The SOTAR Lance on the North Santiam, the White Salmon and the Grande Ronde
The SOTAR 11' Lance tested R1, R2 and R3: the Niagara section of the North Santiam, Husum Falls on the White Salmon, and 18-mile loaded days on the Grande Ronde.
Sandy River New Year's Day Trip 2026
Starting 2026 on the Sandy River in my SOTAR SL inflatable kayak, continuing the New Year's Day tradition, plus cold-water boating tips.
The Washougal River 2025: R2 With My Dad, Rapids Backwards
R2 with my dad on the Washougal River in 2025 in a 10.5-foot raft, running rapids backwards on purpose, and what R2 teaches about teamwork.
The McKenzie River 2025: R1 and SOTAR SL
Paddling R1 on Oregon's McKenzie River in a 10.5-foot raft in 2025, plus SOTAR SL kayak clips, and why small rafts are so fun solo.
The New Klamath: Rafting the Klamath River After Dam Removal
A 40-minute, rapid-by-rapid look at the "New Klamath" in 2025, the newly free-flowing Klamath River after the largest dam removal in US history.
SOTAR's Rondel Kayak on the Deschutes: A Quick Review
A quick review of SOTAR's 8-foot Rondel inflatable kayak from a demo on the Deschutes, with air and big hits, filmed right after my Rogue trip.
The White Salmon River 2025 in a SOTAR SL
Running the White Salmon River at higher water in my SOTAR SL inflatable kayak in 2025, with some good saves, plus a guide to the BZ Corner run.
2024 Finale: My Whitewater Year in Review
My 2024 whitewater highlight reel: the Sandy River turning point, Upper Clackamas kayaking, R1, rolling, the Deschutes and more.
The Last Rapid on the Lower Deschutes
Rowing the last rapid of a Lower Deschutes trip in a 14' SOTAR Classic ST on Sawyer Square Top oars, and why the last rapid deserves full focus.
The Sandy River 2024: My Turning Point in an Inflatable Kayak
Running the Sandy River in my AIRE Lynx in 2024, the turning point that slingshotted me into harder whitewater kayaking.
The Molalla River 2024
Running the Molalla River in 2024 in a Super Puma: a smaller, technical Oregon river close to the Willamette Valley, and how to approach rivers like it.
New Year's Day Trip on the Sandy River 2024
Starting 2024 on the Sandy River in a Super Puma, the New Year's Day trip that made me want to kayak the Sandy and led to my turning point.
Buckskin Mary Rapid on the Lower Deschutes
A clean run of Buckskin Mary, a Class III rapid on the Lower Deschutes, rowing a 14' SOTAR Classic ST, plus how the rapid works.
Whitehorse Rapid on the Lower Deschutes in a Loaded 14' SOTAR
A clean 2022 run of Whitehorse Rapid on the Lower Deschutes, rowing a fully loaded 14' SOTAR Classic ST on Sawyer Square Top oars.