River Talk Podcast

River Talk Podcast

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River Talk Podcast episodes

  • No. 52: Petitions and River Access
    In this episode we answer a listener email about the effectiveness of petitions and what paddlers can do to be effective in conservation efforts and improved river access.
    Bearfoot Brad has worked hard to get signatures on his petition to protect the South Kalmiopsis from nickel strip mining
    During the discussion about river conservation Zach mentioned the Kalmiopsis Guides Association as a group you could join to advocate for the rivers in and round the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.
    Gear of the Week
    – Priscilla’s chair (Priscilla)
    – New 13′ Wing Inflatables Raft (Zach)
    – Bearing Buddies and Canyon Navigator 150 QT Cooler (Erik)
    38 min
  • No. 51: Beatering and Wearing PFDs for River Surfing
    In this episode we have discussions about “beatering” and the importance of wearing PFDs while surfing river waves.
    News of the Week
    – Feather Fest Coming up September 27-29
    Gear of the Week
    – Crocs (Zach)
    – New Astral Rasslers (Priscilla)
    – Bedrock Sandals and STAR Rafts (Erik)
    58 min
  • No. 50: Thor Tingey Talks Packrafting
    In this episode Zach and Aaron chat about packrafting with Thor Tingey of Alpacka Rafts.
    News of the Week
    – Bill to increase fees on boaters passes Oregon legislature
    – Flows are still big in California!
    Gear of the Week
    – Astral Blue Jacket
    – MTI Atlas PFD
    – Werner Surge Paddle
    1 hr 2 min
  • No. 49: Salvaging a Paddling Trip
    In this episode we talk about how to salvage a paddling trip when flows and weather aren’t cooperating.
    News of the Week
    – The peak snowmelt in Idaho looks to be over
    – Check out the USPS Wild and Scenic Stamps
    – Oregon HB 2835 passed!
    – North Fork Championship happening this week
    Priscillas Extra Gear List
    – Gorilla Tape
    – Zip ties
    – Bituthene
    – Aquaseal
    – Tear Aid
    – Sew kit
    – Car kit (tire stuff, jump kit, extra fluids)
    – Bring a back-up paddle/breakdown on long trips
    Zach paddling the Wing Jimbo IK on the Chetco River
    Gear of the Week
    – Wing Jimbo Kayak (Jimbo)
    – AIRE Tributary Spud Inflatable Kayak
    – Pop-Up Fire Pit (Erik)
    – Helinox Chairs (Priscilla)
    – Acupuncture Pad (Priscilla)
    55 min
  • No. 48: River Logs, Packrafts, Social Media, and Rafting Creeks
    This week we answer email questions about keeping a river log, packrafts, use of social media, and getting into rafting “creeky sections” normally done by kayakers.
    News of the Week
    – Clack Fest this weekend
    – Great water year for California Boating
    – Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit
    Cataraft at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
    Gear of the Week
    – Yeti Hopper (Zach)
    – Big Agness Camp Chairs (Erik)
    – AeroPress Coffee Maker (Erik)
    55 min
  • No. 47: Brett Burns Interview
    This week we talked about the Owyhee river and with Brett Burns form the Death Angle Whitewater YouTube Channel. Don’t forget to subscribe!
    News of the Week
    – The Owyhee River is really busy, especially on weekends
    – The Illinois River is perfect right now and also looking to be busy
    Gear of the Week
    – Rock Exotica mini machined pulley (Zach)
    – Shotgun PFD Rock (Brett)
    – Chaco Tegu Sandal (Erik)
    Brett’s PFD Shotgun Rock
    1 hr
  • No. 46: High Water Paddling and Wood in Rivers
    This week we had some great discussions about paddling rivers at high water and issues with trees in rivers.
    News of the Week
    – International Rafting Federation River Guide Workshop
    – Northwest Creeking Competition last weekend – lots of raft carnage
    Raft Flip at the Northwest Creeking Competition
    Gear of the Week
    – Black Diamond Magnetic Locking Carabiners
    – Sawyer Straw (Priscilla)
    – Creature Craft (Aaron)
    1 hr 25 min
  • No. 44: Aaron Erdrich Interview

    This week Aaron Erdrich joins the podcast to talk about some of his rafting experiences, R-1 boating, and the Dirt Bag Paddlers.

    News of the Week

    – Natural Resources Management Act Passes the House

    – Peshtigo Fest in Wisconsin (April 26-28)

    Gear of the Week

    – Sawyer Paddles and Oars

    – International Rafting Federation Guide and Trip Leader Workshop

    1 hr 9 min

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