River Talk Podcast

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  • No. 32: Social Media and Paddling

    This week Zach and Erik talk about a variety of random topics including the effects of social media on paddling habits.

    Zach introduced the Kalmiopsis Guides Association and encouraged paddlers to join.

    Zach playing on his phone

    Gear of the Week

    – Sawyer MX-G Oars

    – Bogs Boots

    1 hr 4 min
  • No. 31: A Few Safety Basics

    This week we had a discussion about safety basics which mostly focused on on throw bags and solo boating.

    Gear of the Week

    – Whitewater Worthy Dish Hammock

    – Downriver Captain’s Bag
    – Wool Scarves

    1 hr 7 min
  • No. 30: Green River Race, Central Asia, and Skull Caps

    This week Priscilla gave us an update on from the Green River Race and the Tallulah River. Zach, Dougie Fresh, and Aaron Lieberman give an update from Central Asia. We apologize for the delay and poor audio quality.

    Gear of the Week

    – Dougie loves Skull Caps

    – Sawyer Water Filter
    – Google Translate App
    – Jack’s Plastic Guide Paco Padd

    51 min
  • No. 29: International Paddling

    This week Dougie, Dan, Aaron and Zach talk about international paddling tips. They also answered some viewer mail about inflatable kayaks.

    NRS Outlaw Seminole Kayak

    For lightweight catarafts, check out Go Light Outdoors.

    For outfitted trips in foreign countries, Dougie talked about his friends at Selva Whitewater in Costa Rica as a good example.

    Gear of the Week

    – Werner Sherpa 4 Day break down paddle

    – Astral Hiyak Shoes
    – Mystery Ranch Duffel Bags

    47 min
  • No. 28: Matt Cronin Interview

    Today we interviewed Matt Cronin of Cronin Inflatables. His boat, the “Ugly Ducky” is an innovative inflatable kayak.

    The video below shows the Stiletto and Cronin Ugly Ducky running Punchbowl Falls on the West Fork of the Hood River.

    Gear of the Week

    – Aquaseal
    – Werner 4 piece breakdown paddle

    1 hr 3 min
  • No. 27: Battle Royale – Pins and Clips vs. Oar Locks

    This week we talked about fingerless gloves, face cages, recreational immunity, pins and clips, and oar locks.

    Bruce sent us a follow up email from last week’s discussion with a YouTube video showing danger ropes across the thwarts.

    Gear of the Week

    – Super Guide Throw Bags
    – Hot Chocolate
    – Lasers that can measure temperature

    1 hr 9 min
  • No. 26: Self Support Trips + Kayak Videos

    This week we talked about the Oregon Wildlands Act, responded to viewer mail, and talked about self-support trips and kayaking videos.

    – Watch Kavu Day (Zach’s Favorite Kayak Video)

    – Learn about the film Habitat about the progression of rafting in the PNW

    Priscilla and her partner Jacob’s IK self-support set-up for hiking into the Upper Merced in California.

    Habitat

    1 hr 2 min
  • No. 25: Boater Fees for Improved River Access

    This week we talked about the Oregon State Marine Board’s proposal to require recreational paddlers with boats over 10 feet pay an annual $17 fee.

    News of the Week

    – Feather Fest this weekend

    Gear Corner

    – Cool CRKT Knife (Zach)

    – NRS Bills Bags
    – Shorty Dry Tops are Rad (Erik)

    56 min
  • No. 24: Best Multi-Day River Trips

    This week we discussed the best multi-day trips. We came up with lists of the best summer trip to do with your friends and the best multi-day trips if season and skill aren’t an issue.

    Best Multi-Day Trips with Friends and Family

    Even though they are numbered, these are not in any particular except we thought the first 3 were the best.

    1. Middle Fork of the Salmon River (Idaho)

    2. Rogue River (Oregon)
    3. Main Salmon (Idaho)
    4. Green River – Gates of Lodore (Colorado & Utah)
    5. Klamath River (California)
    6. Rio Grande (Texas)
    7. Colorado River – Cataract Canyon (Utah)
    8. Owyhee River (Oregon)

    Rafting and Kayaking the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

    Best Adventurous Multi-Day Trips (Raftable)

    Again, not in any particular order

    1. Middle Fork of the Feather (California)

    2. Illinois River (Oregon)
    3. South Fork of the Salmon (Idaho)
    4. Jarbidge and Bruneau Rivers (Idaho)
    5. Colorado River – Grand Canyon (Arizona)
    6. Tatshenshini/Alsek Rivers (Alaska and Canada)
    7. Selway River (Idaho)
    8. Tuolumne River (California)
    9. Kern River – Forks of the Kern (California)

    Rafting Oregon’s Illinois River

    52 min
  • No. 23: Selected Favorite Rivers & River Trip Categories
    News of the Week

    – Adam and Susan’s Wild and Scenic Rivers Book – Paddling America: Discover and Explore Our 50 Greatest Wild and Scenic Rivers

    – Check out the Jackson Kayak Antix

    Main Topic: Favorite River Trip Lists

    We talked about The River Gypsies’ Guide to North America: A Whitewater Travel Guide to 294 of the Continent’s Best Rivers which lists the best rivers around the United States.

    Our Top 5 Adventurous(*) Runs that Most People Can Handle List

    1. Chetco River (Oregon)
    2. Big Creek (Idaho)
    3. Bridge and Wooley Creek (California)
    4. Middle Fork Flathead (Montana)
    5. Escalante (Utah)

    (*) Adventurous runs have difficult access and limited beta

    Hiking into Oregon’s Chetco River

    Our Top 10 Reasonably Hard Classic Whitewater Runs with Reliable Water Flows

    1. Upper Tuolumne – Cherry Creek (California)
    2. Upper Gauley (West Virginia)
    3. Upper Upper Cispus (Washington)
    4. White Salmon – Green Truss (Washington)
    5. Little White Salmon (Washington)
    6. Green Narrows (North Carolina)
    7. Colorado – Gore Canyon (Colorado)
    8. North Fork of the Payette (Idaho)
    9. Chattooga – Section Four (Georgia and South Carolina Border)
    10. Wenatchee – Tumbwater Canyon (Washington)

    We struggled trying to define these lists and if you have any suggestions to make our lists better and/or come up with better criteria please email us at [email protected].

    We’ll cover our favorite classic multi-day trips next week!

    Gear Corner

    – Zach – Super Guide Gear Throw Bags

    – Erik – Witt Wear Shorts
    – Priscilla – Poweradd Speakers

    52 min

About River Talk Podcast

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An attempt to intelligently talk about rivers and whitewater paddling by Priscilla Macy, Erik Weiseth, and Zach Collier