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This week we discuss recent conservation legislation and what to wear on the river when it’s cold. Cold Weather on the Rogue River News of the Week The Southern Oregon Watershed and Salmon Protection Act (SOWSPA) Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act Idaho River United Salmon and Steelhead Course Gear of the Week Immersion Research Union Suit (Priscilla) Petzl Tibloc (Zach)

This week Aaron Lieberman (Aaron #1) joins us to talk about Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act and Congressman Simpson’s plan to remove the four Snake River Dams. Aaron Lieberman in his element More Info Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act Representative Simpson’s Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Plan IOGA web site about Representative Simpson’s Plan

This week we chat with Adam Edwards about paddling, the Just Add Water Project and Melanin Base Camp. Adam is a person of many talents – photographer, videographer, model, adventure kayaker, writer, diversity and inclusion advocate, arborist, climber, among many other things.  Adam is now engaging in efforts to launch a program to get more people outside and paddling. Adam Edwards News off the Week Travel Oregon Virtual Event about Diversion, Equity, and Inclusion (Priscilla) River of Return Video Gear of the Week Partner Steel Blaster (Zach) Small beanie and puffy jacket in a Watershed Bag for take-out while waiting for shuttle (Priscilla) Hoka Arkali Shoes for Hiking and Paddling (Adam)

This week Priscilla shares some advice about how whitewater paddlers can advocate for river access. Things we talked about Brochure about Public Use of Waterways in Oregon (PDF) American Whitewater Staff Directory Priscilla’s Article about River Access Gear of the Week Pyro Putty (Priscilla) Phillips AED (Zach)  

This week Aaron join the show to talk with Clay from Green Tongue Adventures about a variety of rescue techniques and equipment. Raft Pin Gear of the Week Level Six Quickthrow Pro Glow in the Dark Throwbag (Clay) Arcteryx (Zach) High Float PFDs (Aaron)

This week Zach talks with Jeremiah from SOTAR about their fabrics, field repair, and new lightweight boats. SOTAR Raft on the North Fork of the Owyhee River Gear of the Week Hyperlite Throw Bag (Jeremiah) SOTAR Stealth Kayak (Zach)

This week we talked with Elisha and Alan from Canyon River Instruction about raft and guide training. Canyon River Instruction offers river running, safety, and rescue courses News of the Week Priscilla is the new Executive Director of the Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association It’s River Permit Season! We talked with Robert from Karmik Outdoors about their new stickers that helps your gear get back to you – Use the code #Karm25″ to save 25% Rafting Magazine raft flip challenge Gear of the Week Mineral Based Sunscreen with Glitter (Elisha) Everything Bag from Tuff River Stuff (Alan) G95 Biopullover (Zach) Eddie Bauer Fleece Lined Jogger Pants (Priscilla) DJI Mavic Air 2 (Erik)

This week Zach and Aaron talk about gurus, experts, and norms in the world of whitewater. News of the Week We talk about a new product for finding your lost gear by Karmik Outdoors Snowpack so far is mediocre but there’s a lot of time left Zach just ordered a Hyside Mini-max with Welfelt Frame In our discussion about norms, Zach mentioned a couple books he really likes The Complete Whitewater Rafter by Jeff Bennet Whitewater Safety and Rescue by Franco Ferraro Lining a raft on the White Salmon River Gear of the Week Sterline Ultraline (Zach) Fox 40 Sonic Blast Whistle (Aaron)

In this episode Zach and Priscilla chat with Chris Davis, MD about wilderness medicine for whitewater paddlers. News of the Week Big water in the Northwest – please be careful of new wood Chris Davis On the podcast Chris mentions the Year 2000 Whitewater Injury Survey. Gear of the Week Light and Motion VIS Pro 1000 Trail Light (Zach) Vitamin E Oil (Priscilla) Gaia GPS App (Chris)

In this episode Lee Baker and Jacob Cruser join us to talk about Heuristic Traps. News of the Week Zach shares some thoughts (and daresay – rules) about paddling in the COVID environment No hitchhiking In vehicles just one person per open  window and masks on Paddlers should carry a box of disposable masks in their vehicles Heuristic Traps in Whitewater Safe Sac (Ass Face) Social proof Acceptance Familiarity Expert Halo Scarcity of Resource Availability Commitment Guest Host Jacob Cruser paddling on Indigo Creek Gear of the Week Elderberry Gummies (Zach) The Cooler Tray (Erik) Grappling Hook (Lee) Door Beeper (Jacob)

This week Tom O’Keefe from American Whitewater joins us to talk about river closures and river openings. Tom is the Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director with American Whitewater and a hero for whitewater paddlers who enjoy access to rivers. News of the week Sign up for the Outdoor Alliance webinar about responsible recreation on May 5th SOTAR Inflatables – Featured Advertiser Thank you SOTAR for sponsoring another episode! Gear of the week Wag Bags and American Whitewater Memberships (Zach) Bag Balm (Priscilla) Old School Trek Road Bike (Tom) We’re all looking forward to getting back on the river soon!

In this episode we have a discussion about whether or not it’s a good idea to paddle during the stay at home orders. Magnum, P.I. News of the Week If you’re self employed check out the Payment Protection Program (Priscilla) Rafting video reviews on YouTube (Zach) Owyhee River flow forecast looks grim (Erik) Gear of the Week Protective plastic layer between your non-stick pans (Priscilla) Spar Varnish for refinishing oars (Erik) Apple Pay (Zach) Voile Straps (Joseph)

This week we talk with Aaron Lieberman from IOGA and Aaron Bannon from America Outdoors about the effects of COVID-19 on the whitewater paddling season. SOTAR Inflatables – Featured Advertiser EcoChallenge Rafts $4770 (Code= ECOSPRING2020) In-Stock Inflatables & Frames – an additional 5% off  (Code= INSTOCKSPRING2020) Retail – 15% off (Code= SPRINGRETAIL2020) SOTAR Rafts on the Rogue River Gear of the Week We Boost Signal Booster (Aaron 1) PB&J (Zach) Trek Small Bikes for 6 Year Olds (Aaron 2) Rip Off Birkenstocks by Chaco (Erik) Tiger King (Priscilla)

In this episode of Creaturecast Zach and Aaron talk with Brandon Steele about everyone’s favorite topic – Creature Crafts! Brandon running a Creature Craft down Sunset Falls News of the Week BLM River Access and Campgrounds for the Owyhee River are now closed Gear of the Week Milwaukee Inkzall Pen (Zach) Innovative Throw Bag (Brandon) Aaron’s Boating Web Site (Zach)