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Damed vs Natural Rivers
Did you know that rivers that have a dam can be “turned off”? This is because a dam has a control panel to allow water to pass through or be blocked. A dam is used to stop the flow of water, but some dams allow water to pass over for specific reasons. One of those...
White Salmon river is a hidden gem
If you’ve ever been white water rafting most of what surrounds the rivers is either non-existent dirt roads for miles or huge touristy attraction towns selling foam fingers. It is hard to believe a river could survive without the latter, but being inside the Colombia...
Safety on the White Salmon River
Safety should always be a raft guide's number one responsibility when taking guests on a trip. Sometimes safety looks different depending on what river you're on or where you are in the world. The way we run safety on the White Salmon River is pretty standard and...
Rafting through the years
Did you know that whitewater rafting can be traced back to 1811? The first recorded attempt to navigate a river was planned for the Snake River in Wyoming. Rafting through the years is vastly different than what we know now. The equipment, training, and companies have...