By Eemch

ACA Week With Eugene River House

Team Alder Creek recently made a trip down to the Eugene River House Outdoor Center to sharpen their instructional skills and connect with fellow kayaking instructors from across the region. The class was sponsored by the American Canoe Association (ACA)—but what exactly is the ACA? The American Canoe Association is a leading organization in paddle sports education and …

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By Eemch

Liquidlogic Sweet Ride Review

By: E Emch Alder Creek just got in some new Liquidlogic whitewater boats including their versatile half slice the Sweet Ride. I have been paddling the Sweet Ride for about a year now and wanted to share my experience with you in case you’re interested in picking up one of your own. To start off, the …

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John Day River canoe
By Matt Maddalena

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 to Cottonwood, a 70 mile section of river located in north central Oregon. The tentative …

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