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The Lake Branch West Fork of the Hood River

On November 28, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Heather Herbeck Running Right at "Right or Left"

The Lake Branch is a major tributary of Oregon’s West Fork of the Hood River and one that I’ve wanted to paddle for a long while. It’s known for its steep, challenging rapids that tumble through a beautiful canyon.

Difficulty: Class IV-V
Length: 2.2 miles
Gradient: 113 fpm
Put-In: Diver’s Creek
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The Tieton River Rally

On September 19, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Catarafts on Washington's Tieton River

This weekend I joined the Washington Recreational River Runners (WRRR) for their annual Tieton River Rally on Washington’s Tieton River. Each fall when most other rivers in the Northwest are dry the WRRR folks meet for a weekend of boating and camaraderie.

I drove up to the WRRR camp and immediately found new friends to [...]

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Chetco River Exploratory

On June 15, 2011 By Zachary Collier
J.R. Having Some Fun on the Wild and Scenic Chetco River

“The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth … the only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need — if only we had the eyes to see.” – Edward Abbey

Last week we explored [...]

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Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival Trip Report

On May 18, 2011 By Zachary Collier
We even won a few prizes (or paddles) to show for our hard work

This last weekend our guides competed in the 28th Annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival (also known as “Clack Fest”). The festival is an annual gathering of the whitewater community for whitewater races and boating education. One of the biggest perks is the wide variety of people who come to compete and spectate, including some of [...]

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North Fork of Rough and Ready Creek Trip Report

On April 18, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Kayaking the Island Rapid

Last week I went out with a few of my trusted boating buddies to run the beautiful Rough and Ready Creek, which is a tributary of the Illinois River in Southern Oregon.

Rough and Ready Creek flows from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, through the South Kalmiopsis Roadless Area and the Rough and Ready Botanical Area and [...]

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The West Fork of the Hood River Trip Report

On April 4, 2011 By Zachary Collier
Rafts on the West Fork of the Hood

Last weekend we ran our first trip of the year on our favorite springtime river: the West Fork of the Hood. This classic rafting trip has both beauty and brawn with many Class IV rapids tucked in a series of basalt gorges. We had great weather (for March) and crystal clear water.

We made it [...]

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