There is really nothing like a great day of learning to whitewater kayak.  The thrills, the spills and the laughs!  Northwest River Guides teaches our beginner whitewater kayak classes on the lower Clackamas River.  The Clack, as we call it, is a great place to learn because it has water all summer long and into the fall, and has class 1-2 rapids, the “bunny slopes” of whitewater.  These easy sections of whitewater rapids allow for mistakes to be made and chances to try again and again until a student gets it right.  The Clack is only about 20 minutes from downtown Portland making day kayaking trips simple and quick.  Join us for a great time on the river and learn to kayak with Portland’s best kayak school, Northwesr River Guides.  Call 503.772.1122 or check our website for more information.

Gearing up for a beginner kayak lesson on the Clackamas River.

The Owyhee River is an amazing stretch of river in the nearly unpopulated southeastern corner of the Oregon.  Come experience this river with the professionals of Northwest River Guides.  Our 4-day trip on the classic Middle Owyhee (class III-V) begins May 15.  A mellower 5-day trip on the Lower Owyhee (II-IV) starts on May 21.  For more information or to register for the trip, contact Northwest River Guides at 503.772.1122.   Come discover the why the Owyhee is called the Grand Canyon of Oregon!

Gauley Mountain in the New River Gorge recreation area in West Virginia is under serious danger of being destroyed by mountaintop removal mining. This destructive mining practice will permanently scar one of the most beautiful areas of WV.  The New and Gauley Rivers host some of the world’s best big water playboating and were among my favorite places to paddle when I lived on the East Coast.  These rivers are worth the trip east for any committed whitewater kayaker or rafter.

If you would, please take a few minutes to sign the petition at the link below to help fight for the preservation of this mountain. It only takes a minute or two.