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Category: <span>Whitewater</span>

Alder CreekBlogWhitewater
November 19, 2019 By andrew1

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, …

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Class I - II whitewater General Instruction Team Members Whitewater
August 19, 2019 By Matt Maddalena

Yack Attack and Cleaning the Clack

Getting Ready

I have been working on improving my kayak roll in dynamic conditions. …

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Tatshenshini River kayaking
November 11, 2018 By dslover

Tatshenshini River

Tatshenshini River, Alaska

Aug 23 to Sept 4, 2018

By Dave Slover

Here we go again, my 7th trip to a wilderness river in Alaska. We’ve done the Charley/Yukon, Alsek, Happy, Hula Hula, Kobuk, Aniakchak and now the Tatshenshini river. …

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Jackson Kayak Mixmaster Review
June 18, 2018 By Jesse Nicola

Jackson Kayak Mixmaster Review – Four Boaters, Different Thoughts

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Polar Bear, Kaktovik, Alaska
November 12, 2017 By dslover

Hula Hula River Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

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Class III - IV whitewater Travel Whitewater
September 27, 2017 By andrew1

Used Boat List – Fall 2017

Used Kayaks, Canoes, and SUPs!

Last Updated Oct 25, 2017

Used Kayaks for …

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Paddle Power Kid's Camp @ Alder Creek George Rogers Location | Lake Oswego | Oregon | United States
Spend the week learning water skills with canoes, kayaks, and Stand Up Paddleboards This five-day course for kids 10-14 provides instruction through play in paddling safety, maneuvering, bracing, rescues, hydrology and more! Campers will learn about …
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Learn to kayak while you take a tour on the Columbia River Water Trail! Come paddle through the winding waterways of the Columbia River Water Trail near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.  Students experience the …
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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 | Portland | Oregon | United States
Learn to SUP with confidence and style! This class establishes the foundation that all stand up paddlers need. This fun class starts with a discussion about SUP boards and equipment. After hitting the water, you’ll learn basic strokes, maneuvers, safety and …
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