It’s not often that you get to personally witness the nation’s tallest dam being removed. It’s even less often that you have the chance to watch a river reform after removal. Residents of White Salmon and Hood River will soon get to be in both unique positions as the Condit Dam on the White Salmon…
Chetco River – Trip Report
I’ve always considered the Illinois to be the big brother of the Rogue. Last month, I discovered their little sister – The Chetco. This gem of a river is definitely feminine – it’s deeply beautiful and graceful. Crystal clear, emerald green water slips slowly downstream and through a gorgeous environment filled with a plethora of…
White Salmon RiverFest and Symposium
Join our friends at Wet Planet Whitewater for a day of of fun on the White Salmon River. This Sunday, July 10th, both the whitewater community as well as local friends are invited to participate in a variety of activities – kayaking competitions, a symposium about the soon-to-be-removed Condit Dam as well as a blast…
Kayaking in Ecuador
Here at Sundance, the Northwest is definitely home. However, one thing about whitewater thrill seekers is the fact that we love to travel, especially for a bit of international whitewater. Our friends at Precision Kayaking run international custom kayaking trips in some pretty amazing places. Primarily, they run instructional and guided trips in Ecuador (though…
Green Point Creek Trip Report
This last weekend we kayaked the seldom run Green Point Creek, a small tributary of the West Fork of the Hood River. We’ve been paddling the West Fork a couple times a week and each time we pass by Green Point Creek we look up at the final rapid and consider paddling it. This Memorial…
Review of Keen’s new Gorge Boot
About six months ago, I started to notice local kayakers sporting a new kayaking boot made by Keen. When I asked what it was, I was told it was the new “Gorge Boot” designed by a kayaker in the Columbia Gorge. They all seemed to love it and said that it worked great on wet…
Kayaking the West Fork of the Hood River
I typically work from 9 to 5 here at the Sundance office. Preparing for the season takes a lot of work. Luckily our office is minutes away from some great rivers to kayak. Close enough I can grab a few hours on the water after a day at the office. Lately, my favorite place to…
The allure of South Carolina’s Chattooga River
It’s almost summer and I can’t wait. As I wrap up my spring in South Carolina, I’m excited to get back on the road and down to the Rogue River, but I’m still a little sad to be leaving. As the temperatures here start to hover near ninety degrees, I start to get nostalgic for…
Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
The time has come again for the annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival, affectionately termed ‘Clack Fest.’ Come join us as we paddle our way through the weekend, competing in races, slaloms and of course partaking in the awesome clinics and contests. For more information, click here. Please remember that this year’s day festivities will be…
Paddleboarding Makes Uncommon River Sections Prime Destinations
Spring has sprung here in the Pacific Northwest, and all this sunshine has given me the first bit of color on my yearly Chaco tan. It has also reminded me why I am so lucky to get to work outside in the summertime! You can feel the energy in the air as Portland’s cooped up…
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