A Kayakers Perspective on Canoeing The John Day
Trip Report by E Emch
In mid-June, I went on my first planned five day trip on the John Day River: Clarno to Cottonwood; a 70ish mile section. I also decided to add another first: doing the run …
Whitewater Kayaking Is Supposed to be Fun
I love working at a paddlesports shop because I get to “nerd out” all day with other paddlers. I speak with people from all different parts of the sport – sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, canoeing, surf kayaking, rafting, …
Yack Attack and Cleaning the Clack
Getting Ready
I have been working on improving my kayak roll in dynamic …
John Day River – Clarno to Cottonwood
John Day River – Clarno to Cottonwood
By: Matt Maddalena and Dave Slover
Oregon has many beautiful long stretches of camping rivers with whitewater. For this “Team Alder Creek” staff trip we chose to float the John Day – Clarno …
Rogue River Staff Trip 2016 – a Wild & Scenic adventure
The staff at Alder Creek took a multi day camping trip down the scenic section of the Rogue River in Southwestern Oregon. Using rafts, IKs, and white water boats, we paddled 38 miles through the Oregon wilderness from Alameda Park to Foster Bar.
Read more Rogue River Staff Trip 2016 – a Wild & Scenic adventure
Grande Ronde River Wild & Scenic
Minam access to Powatka Bridge
39 river miles – 10 on Wallowa river 29 on Grande Ronde river
Put In at Minam access 30 minutes north of Lagrande along Hwy 82
Gradient – 19 ft/mile
River Flow – 650 to …
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Learn the basics of kayaking in Portland Oregon! The Basic Skills Kayaking class establishes the foundation that all paddlers need to navigate and be safe on the water. You will learn how to move a …
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Basic Skills SUP – Jantzen Beach
@ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location
Basic Skills SUP – Jantzen Beach
@ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location
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Learn to SUP with confidence and style! This class establishes the foundation that all stand up paddlers need – learn to SUP! This fun class starts with a discussion about SUP boards and equipment. After …
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Basic Skills Kayaking – Jantzen ...
Basic Skills Kayaking – Jantzen ...
Sep 20 all-day
Learn the basics of kayaking in Portland Oregon! The Basic Skills Kayaking class establishes the foundation that all paddlers need to navigate and be safe on the water. You will learn how to move a …
all-day
Basic Skills SUP – Jantzen Beach
@ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location
Basic Skills SUP – Jantzen Beach
@ Alder Creek Jantzen Beach Location
Sep 20 all-day
Learn to SUP with confidence and style! This class establishes the foundation that all stand up paddlers need – learn to SUP! This fun class starts with a discussion about SUP boards and equipment. After …
