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Boater Tips: River Trip Kitchen
5 major tips for outfitting, managing, and cleaning up your river kitchen
Buying a Raft? Start Here
Do your research—explore the different types of whitewater boats available. Determine how and where you plan to use your boat. Narrow down your list of potentials, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
A Guide to Building Your Raft Frame
How to create a custom raft frame for your boat. Easily choose from a variety of options and upgrades.
What are the best types of PFDs for whitewater?
Type III and Type V PFDs are best for private Whitewater and River users.
Trip Review
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Best Rafting Runs in Colorado
We ranked the top whitewater rafting sections in Colorado.Read article
Product Reviews
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Buying a Raft? Start Here
Do your research—explore the different types of whitewater boats available. Determine how and where you plan to use your boat. Narrow down your list of potentials, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
An Inflatable Kayak that Paddles like a Playboat!?!
Colorado native Luke Cutler reviews the AIRE Spud inflatable kayak.
Why We Love Paddling the Pyranha Ripper
The Pyranha Ripper packs a lot of bang for the buck. A perfect ride, especially for intermediate paddlers, it delivers big performance that all can appreciate. Check out our four key reasons the Pyranha Ripper is one of our favorite whitewater kayaks.
How To Guides
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Dogs and the River Lifestyle
How can you be sure your dog is ready for a river trip? Training and proper gear will set you both up for success!
Buying a Raft? Start Here
Do your research—explore the different types of whitewater boats available. Determine how and where you plan to use your boat. Narrow down your list of potentials, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
A Guide to Building Your Raft Frame
How to create a custom raft frame for your boat. Easily choose from a variety of options and upgrades.
Tips for a River Trip Leader (TL)
Our rafting expert Jake Castle explains the necessary characteristics of a good Trip Leader.
Trip Reviews
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Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado
Challenge yourself with the best intermediate and advanced whitewater kayak runs in Colorado.
What to Know about Boating Hell’s Canyon, Part II
The rapids and camps you need to know before applying for your Hell's Canyon permit.
What to Know About Boating Hell's Canyon, Part I
Curious about applying for a Hell's Canyon (ID) permit? Here's what you need to know.
What's Different About the 2020 Green Race? Interview with Race Organizer John Grace
CKS Online talks with event organizer John Grace about The Green Race in COVID-times. Somethings change, but some things will stay the same!