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Recap: 2013 Wind River Festival

The Wind River Festival can be described as CHAOS. Chaos in the form of a mass start as paddlers leave the Starting Line together, and rally downstream all at once. Such was the case the last few years, and one could only continue the tradition in 2013. The Upper Wind River is considered Class IV/IV+,…

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2012 Upper Wind River Festival

It’s that time of year again… March is right around the corner, and so is the Upper Wind River Festival! On March 17, 2012, kayakers and rafters alike will flock to the Upper Wind River, near Carson, Washington, to take part in the first downriver race of the 2012 Western Whitewater Championships: a race series featuring…

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Showdown on the Sandy River

Yesterday I participated in the Sandy River Showdown, an adventure race on Oregon’s Sandy River. The race was a 7 mile kayak/cataraft paddle race followed by a 4 mile trail run. Although it was grueling it was also beautiful and rewarding. After the adventure race, there was a demonstration Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) race through…

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Northwest Creeking Competition 2011

Join kayaking enthusiasts from Oregon and Washington at the annual Northwest Creeking Competition on April 16th and 17th. Pre-registration can be completed until April 14th or on the day of the event. Click for more details.

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4th Annual Upper Klamath River Festival

The 4th Annual Upper River Festival is part of the Western Whitewater Championship Series (endorsed by the United States Rafting Association) and hosted by the Oregon Rafting Team. Join the fun on Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th! For more information click here.

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