River Talk Podcast

In this episode Erik and Zach talk about mini-boats or whatever they’re called. Thank you SOTAR for your support of the podcast. News of the Week It’s raining in the northwest and Zach paddled the Wind and West Fork over the weekend. There was a fatality on Canyon Creek Sunday. Gear of the Week Mustang […]

This week we talk about expedition paddling and how it can improve your general paddling skillz. News of the Week It’s rainy and cold so winter boating season is about to begin The 25th annual Green Race was Saturday (results) Senator Wyden is about to introduce a large Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers bill Gear […]

In this episode we talk about PFDs for kayaking and raft guiding as well as the importance of ongoing training. News of the Week AW and the Oregon State Marine Board are working on a new phone app to report river hazards Zach is working on a new online rowing course Gear of the Week […]

In this episode, we talk about Ben McKenzie's recent trip to the headwaters of the Minam River in the Wallowas and ask him about his thoughts on river safety and boat welding.

In this episode we talk about the Oregon wildfires and a recent rescue in West Virginia. Weekly Articles/Topics We Discussed Firefighting article Sawyer Paddles Talent Relief Go Fund Me Hammer Factor Podcast about West Virginia Rescue Gear of the Week Snowpeak Titanium Sporks (Zach) The Adventure Gap by James Mills (Priscilla)

This week Jacob Cruser joins Zach and Priscilla to talk about their spring trip down Oregon’s Indigo Creek. News of the Week West Side of the west coast is on fire National Forests are closing this week Indigo Creek Photo Albums Priscilla’s Indigo Creek Flickr Album Zach’s Indigo Creek Flickr Album Gear of the Week […]

This week we are joined by Tom O’Keefe and Bill Cross who discuss the Klamath Dam removal and recent flow studies for paddling new sections of the Klamath River. Relevant Links about Klamath Dam Removal American Whitewater Journal with Bill’s article about Klamath Dam Removal American Whitewater Dam Buster T-Shirt Gear of the Week Sky […]

This week we talk with Lee Baker about South Eugene High School’s Integrated Outdoor Program (IOP) that serve underrepresented youth in Eugene. News of the Week Creature Craft “guide school” on the North Fork of the Payette this week Please consider voting Northwest Rafting Company as a “10 Best” rafting tour EVERY DAY! Blackadar Boating […]

Prolific kayaker, raft guide, and photographer Dave “Davey” Prothero joins us to chat about whitewater and some of his favorite places to boat. Check out is web site at RaftingLife.ca. News of the Week COVID is still an issue People are boating Gear of the Week Waka OG Kayak (Zach) Kokatat Icon Drysuit (Erik) Werner […]

News of the Week Commercial rafting has begun The topic of debate in Europe is whether or not guides and guests should wear face masks Piece of Mind Fabrications – Featured Advertiser Here at Piece of Mind Fabrications, we believe you should get the most from your gear. Things wear out and when we get […]