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 Upper Clackamas in Snow and Ice: Paddle Raft and Rowing
Cold-weather boating on the Upper Clackamas with snow and ice on the banks, paddle rafting and rowing the Super Puma, plus winter safety tips.
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.
Fun on the Upper Santiam, Winter 2023/2024
Winter rowing on the Packsaddle run of the Santiam in a Super Puma, with notes on the run, Spencer's Hole and cold-weather boating.