River Talk Podcast

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Zach Stuck at Tappan Falls North Fork American Cat Boat More Bedrock Holstrom Replica at Bedrock Rafts Flip at Bedrock  Consider Supporting Gear Garage Become a Gear Garage Member Support […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Go Left Rescue Horn Creek Rescue  Consider Supporting Gear Garage Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon Buy some Gear Garage merch If you're interested in rafting and […]

Learn more about the Ultimate River Runner Contest. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Learn more about Marty Mac Learn more about Captains for Clean Water Learn more about the NRS Big Water Guide PFD  Consider […]

Learn more about the Ultimate River Runner Contest. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Bedrock Mega Flip Bedrock Swim  Consider Supporting Gear Garage Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon Buy some Gear Garage […]

Learn more about the Ultimate River Runner Contest. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Safety Hydrospeed Bedrock Hance  Consider Supporting Gear Garage Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon Buy some Gear Garage merch […]

Learn more about the Ultimate River Runner Contest. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Giant Gap Creature Craft Green Wall Surf  Consider Supporting Gear Garage Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon Buy some […]

Learn more about the Ultimate River Runner Contest at https://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/gear-garage-ultimate-river-runner-contest/. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVT-Qb6EF3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9wVYutOR1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EurKzXtyRLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e48NHKTuBU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ID_fCjfWOo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpRGLxm_U9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRzgjycWXgw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPpggC5-Uys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHorw94jhJU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASeSDu2pgJM  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Helmet Ratings  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon Buy some Gear Garage merch If you're interested in rafting and safety instruction, check out Zach's […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Skull Flip Skull Success More Skull Rapid Blossom Runs Blossom Bar Rescue  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon Buy some Gear Garage merch […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Raft surf Skull at Low Water Skull at 10,000 CFS Skull Drone Footage  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you're interested in […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Nice run at Skull  Funnel Falls Grand Canyon Flip Selway Flip Three Rocks Flip Horn Creek Trapped in a Hole  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Salmon River Flip Creature Craft Rescue Curve Westwater Incident Raft Flip at Skull Rapid Room of Doom Skull Rapid Westwater Low Water Carnage Another Skull Rapid Flip Skull Rapid  CONSIDER […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: The Rescue Curve  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you're interested in rafting and safety instruction, check out Zach's online rowing course

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Slide Rapid in a Raft Slide Rapid in a Duckie  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you're interested in rafting and safety […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Rogue River Fish Ladder Indigo Creek Nolichucky Swims #1  and #2 and #3  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you're interested in […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: 2022 Lochsa River Madness Motor Rig at Skull Rapid  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you're interested in rafting and safety instruction, […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos/articles we looked at this week: Northwest Rowing Progression High Water Safety Guidelines Lochsa Falls carnage  CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you're interested in rafting and safety […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: Green Wall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLjdgYhfSrk ⚙ CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If you’re interested in rafting and safety instruction, check out Zach’s online […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: Velvet Falls vs. Sweep Boat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36_P_DPTlMI – NRS Tying a Raft to Shore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmUPFv9PUQY NRS Rigging a Bow Line on a Raft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABAUucged5c NRS Stuffing a Rescue Bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pPDdYy6ylU ⚙ […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: IRF Trip Leader Scenario https://youtu.be/JZLA3-EdAt4?t=315 Selway https://youtu.be/UpBx4s6S_8s?t=82 Selway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgFSdFXf5uE Selway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=527XOVDVJ1o Selway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrc_j02Egbc ⚙ CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: • Become a Gear Garage Member Support the show on Patreon If […]

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) via YouTube every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: Spring Creek Wood Dane Jackson Rescue Rescue Scenario Class IV Rowing School Rescue Scenario IRF Course

Learn more about Tim Palmer at https://www.timpalmer.org/. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs4HA2r8w9I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W2RZZV61Sw

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) via YouTube every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: Oregon Hole Gorge BoatSmith Gore Canyon Carnage Downstream Ferry at Mushroom

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) via YouTube every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. This week we started off the show by looking at the AW Accident Database. Here are the videos we looked at this week: Jarbidge Falls Owyhee Falls  Ruck a Chucky Oar Boat

Aaron and Zach are live (almost) via YouTube every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Here are the videos we looked at this week: – Breaking D-Rings Aaron's packrafting video Grand Canyon Rescue

Vlad’s book Rivers of an Unknown Land can be purchased on Amazon. Aaron and Zach are live (almost) every week on Friday at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. The YouTube video can be seen below. ⚙ CONSIDER SUPPORTING GEAR GARAGE: Become a Gear Garage member Support the show on Patreon— If you’re interested in rafting […]

This week we discuss recent conservation legislation and what to wear on the river when it’s cold. 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. 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 […]

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 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. 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. 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. 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 […]

This week Zach and Aaron talk about gurus, experts, and norms in the world of whitewater. The nice thing about standards is that you have so many to choose from. – Andrew S. Tanenbaum News of the Week We talk about a new product for finding your lost gear by Karmik Outdoors Snowpack so far […]

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 On the podcast Chris mentions the Year 2000 Whitewater Injury Survey. Gear of the Week Light and Motion VIS Pro 1000 Trail […]

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 […]

This week we talk more about the use of Personal Location Beacons (PLBs) for whitewater enthusiasts. News of the Week Mill Creek is a great backyard run for Salem, Oregon Videos Mentioned in the Podcast Gear of the Week Arc’teryx Norvan SL Shoe (Zach) GoPro Black 7 (Priscilla)

In this episode we talk about emergency communication devices and some ideas about they can be used. News of the Week Extreme Kayak Slalom one step closer to the Olympics Gear of the Week Garmin inReach Mini (Zach) Impact Driver (Priscilla) Dremel Tool (Erik)

This week our friend Aaron Lieberman, the executive director of the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association returns to the show. We talk about our responsibilities as podcast hosts and lessons learned from a recent incident on Canyon Creek. News of the Week MTI Life Jackets purchased by the Wing Group Donations to the Salmon Whitewater […]

In this episode Erik and Zach talk about mini-boats or whatever they’re called. News of the Week It’s raining in the northwest and Zach paddled the Wind and West Fork over the weekend. There was a fatality on Canyon Creek Sunday. Gear of the Week Mustang Survival Dry Suits (Zach) Insta360 Camera (Erik)

This week we talk about expedition paddling and how it can improve your general paddling skillz. News of the Week It’s rainy and cold so winter boating season is about to begin The 25th annual Green Race was Saturday (results) Senator Wyden is about to introduce a large Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers bill Gear […]

In this episode we talk about PFDs for kayaking and raft guiding as well as the importance of ongoing training. News of the Week AW and the Oregon State Marine Board are working on a new phone app to report river hazards Zach is working on a new online rowing course Gear of the Week […]

In this episode, we talk about Ben McKenzie's recent trip to the headwaters of the Minam River in the Wallowas and ask him about his thoughts on river safety and boat welding.

In this episode we talk about the Oregon wildfires and a recent rescue in West Virginia. Weekly Articles/Topics We Discussed Firefighting article Sawyer Paddles Talent Relief Go Fund Me Hammer Factor Podcast about West Virginia Rescue Gear of the Week Snowpeak Titanium Sporks (Zach) The Adventure Gap by James Mills (Priscilla)

This week Jacob Cruser joins Zach and Priscilla to talk about their spring trip down Oregon’s Indigo Creek. News of the Week West Side of the west coast is on fire National Forests are closing this week Indigo Creek Photo Albums Priscilla’s Indigo Creek Flickr Album Zach’s Indigo Creek Flickr Album Gear of the Week […]

This week we are joined by Tom O’Keefe and Bill Cross who discuss the Klamath Dam removal and recent flow studies for paddling new sections of the Klamath River. Relevant Links about Klamath Dam Removal American Whitewater Journal with Bill’s article about Klamath Dam Removal American Whitewater Dam Buster T-Shirt Gear of the Week Sky […]

This week we talk with Lee Baker about South Eugene High School’s Integrated Outdoor Program (IOP) that serve underrepresented youth in Eugene. News of the Week Creature Craft “guide school” on the North Fork of the Payette this week Please consider voting Northwest Rafting Company as a “10 Best” rafting tour EVERY DAY! Blackadar Boating […]

Prolific kayaker, raft guide, and photographer Dave “Davey” Prothero joins us to chat about whitewater and some of his favorite places to boat. Check out is web site at RaftingLife.ca. News of the Week COVID is still an issue People are boating Gear of the Week Waka OG Kayak (Zach) Kokatat Icon Drysuit (Erik) Werner […]

News of the Week Commercial rafting has begun The topic of debate in Europe is whether or not guides and guests should wear face masks Piece of Mind Fabrications – Featured Advertiser Here at Piece of Mind Fabrications, we believe you should get the most from your gear. Things wear out and when we get […]

In this episode Priscilla, Aaron #1, and Zach discuss various show topics suggestions offered by a listener. News of the Week Congress may be moving on some legislation this week (Priscilla) Idaho will be in stage 3 in a few days (Aaron #1) In this episode we gave our thoughts on these suggested topics Update […]

In today’s episode Erik and Zach respond to recent listener emails. They pontificate about expert opinions, diminishing tubes, rescue harnesses, and SOTAR vs Wing for 16 rafts. News of the Week Rivers are opening up again including the White Salmon and the Rogue. Gear of the Week Zet Toro (Erik) Mythic Quest Quarantine Special (Erik)