Three of us set out to take on 10.5 miles of the Wolf River’s long Section 3 at a level that demanded respect. With flows topping out at 2,000 CFS, familiar lines turned bigger, faster, and far more consequential. What followed was a mix of controlled chaos and clean runs, […]
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Season Opener on the Pesh
For my first whitewater run of the season, I paddled the Roaring Rapids section of the Peshtigo River in Wisconsin at 37°F with a strong 15″ bridge gauge level, just under 1,000 CFS. I’ve been on it at higher flows but the waves on Horserace Rapid (starting at 2:35 in […]
Leadership on the Water: Who’s Responsible?
What are your thoughts about responsibility when friends get together to paddle? Have you ever found yourself in an uncomfortable or even dangerous situation when there was no clear leader? I spend a lot of time in leadership roles on the water. I lead sea kayak trips on the Great […]
Why Whitewater Kayakers Should Try Sea Kayaking
Whitewater paddlers are a unique species: part athlete, part river wizard, part chaos enthusiast. You thrive on unpredictability, hydraulics, boofs, and the unspoken thrill of “Will I flip here?” But even the most loyal river junkie can benefit from stepping into a different world; a world with grand horizons, sea […]
Why Sea Kayakers Should Try Whitewater
If you’re a sea kayaker looking for a fun challenge, a fresh skillset, or simply something exciting to do over the winter months, this is the perfect time of year to give whitewater kayaking a try. As temperatures drop, indoor kayak pool sessions are beginning at recreation centers across Wisconsin […]
Why We Fell in Love with Colorado’s State Parks (And Why You Might Too)
When most people plan a Colorado adventure, they immediately think of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, or Great Sand Dunes — and for good reason. The national parks are icons, celebrated for their dramatic vistas and world-class trails. But on our most recent Colorado road trip, Mary and I […]
Team Tupperware Tackles the Middle Salmon
Paddling the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is no ordinary float. It’s an exhilarating expedition deep into Idaho’s rugged Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Revered as a bucket-list adventure among whitewater enthusiasts, the river dishes out an ever-shifting blend of Class III and IV rapids that […]
Apostle Islands 2025 with NEWP
Here’s a short video showing two days kayaking with NEWP’s annual paddling and camping trip in the Apostle Islands, August 13-16, 2025
Training with Team River Runner
Team River Runner leaders from across the USA converged in Sacramento, CA, July 31 – August 3 for a dynamic blend of expert training, inspiring stories, and powerful team-building moments at the annual TRR National Leadership Conference. Our first day included classroom sessions on internal and external communication strategies. On […]
Kayaking Alaska’s Nenana River
On our recent trip to Alaska, we visited my nephew, Sam, and his family, who invited us to go rafting and kayaking on the Nenana River, one of Alaska’s most popular whitewater routes. The river starts at the Nenana and Yanert glaciers and flows north to join the Tanana River, […]