River Talk Podcast

In this episode Priscilla, Aaron #1, and Zach discuss various show topics suggestions offered by a listener. News of the Week Congress may be moving on some legislation this week (Priscilla) Idaho will be in stage 3 in a few days (Aaron #1) In this episode we gave our thoughts on these suggested topics Update […]

In today’s episode Erik and Zach respond to recent listener emails. They pontificate about expert opinions, diminishing tubes, rescue harnesses, and SOTAR vs Wing for 16 rafts. News of the Week Rivers are opening up again including the White Salmon and the Rogue. Gear of the Week Zet Toro (Erik) Mythic Quest Quarantine Special (Erik)

This episode is a free for all debate about some of our favorite debate topics. Thank you Aaron #1 for joining us again. News of the Week Thank you Senator Wyden for your recent bill that supports guides and outfitters Idaho is opening up bars This Week’s Debate Topics To drain or not drain your […]

This week we respond to some listener questions about diminishing tubed boats and Zach ponders whether we should paddling communities that only want “locals.” News of the Week Recreation in Washington is beginning to open up today. An announcement about recreation in Oregon opening up is likely to come Thursday. The Rogue River will not […]

This week Tom O’Keefe from American Whitewater joins us to talk about river closures and river openings. Tom is the Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director with American Whitewater and a hero for whitewater paddlers who enjoy access to rivers. News of the week Sign up for the Outdoor Alliance webinar about responsible recreation on May 5th […]

In this episode we have a discussion about whether or not it’s a good idea to paddle during the stay at home orders. News of the Week If you’re self employed check out the Payment Protection Program (Priscilla) Rafting video reviews on YouTube (Zach) Owyhee River flow forecast looks grim (Erik) Gear of the Week […]

This week we talk with Aaron Lieberman from IOGA and Aaron Bannon from America Outdoors about the effects of COVID-19 on the whitewater paddling season. SOTAR Inflatables – Featured Advertiser EcoChallenge Rafts $4770 (Code= ECOSPRING2020) In-Stock Inflatables & Frames – an additional 5% off  (Code= INSTOCKSPRING2020) Retail – 15% off (Code= SPRINGRETAIL2020) Gear of the […]

In this episode of Creaturecast Zach and Aaron talk with Brandon Steele about everyone’s favorite topic – Creature Crafts! News of the Week BLM River Access and Campgrounds for the Owyhee River are now closed Gear of the Week Milwaukee Inkzall Pen (Zach) Innovative Throw Bag (Brandon) Aaron’s Boating Web Site (Zach)

It’s on like Donkey Kong! This week we talk with Bill Geiman from Crazy Bill TV about boating, Creature Crafts, and his recent trip on the Alsek River. News of the Week River trips on the Grand Canyon are cancelled until May 21st Many National Parks including Yosemite and Dinosaur are closing Gear of the […]

This week we talk with Steve Welch of ARTA River Trips about recreation and the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a rapidly changing situation and our thoughts reflect our opinions today knowing that our medical systems are about to be overwhelmed in the coming week. We ask that everyone recreate responsibly out […]