A collection of early inflatable kayaking clips on the Clackamas River in my AIRE Lynx.
Video: Clackamas kayaking clips on the SOLWYRX Paddlesports YouTube channel.
This was the season right after my Sandy River turning point, when I was spending every day I could in the Lynx. You can see the skills coming together: boofing small ledges, catching eddies, and reading the Clack's rapids from water level.
The Clackamas is a great river to grow on because it has a bit of everything. The upper run has Class III–IV rapids like Hole in the Wall, Carter's Bridge and Toilet Bowl (Oregon Kayaking), and you can step down to easier water when you need to.
If you're shopping for your own IK, start with What to Look For in a Whitewater Inflatable Kayak. More from the same stretch: Upper Clackamas kayaking clips 2.
Source: Oregon Kayaking, The Upper Clackamas
Personal trip report: flows, wood and hazards change, and what worked for me that day isn't a rule for your boat or group. Check current conditions, scout, and boat within your training.
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Updated October 28, 2026 · By Jacob Linkhart, owner of SOLWYRX Paddle Gear · Spot a mistake? Email me and I'll fix it.
