The straps on my PFD (NRS Big Water Guide) have a LOT of excess length - IOW a lot of strap sticks out past the buckles. It is acceptable to trim this, particular to river rangers (the ones at Lee's Ferry being the strictest out there, in my experience) ? I fear if it's considered a...

Just want to say a quick thanks to Mt4Runner for doing a FANTASTIC job on making these oars! From the leathered grips to the walnut accents and even the traditional oar stops, ALL made by hand, all turned out beautifully... much better than I could have hoped. As I get older my arms and...

Tell us what you love about your favorite river town! Maybe it’s the chance to stroll along the riverfront with friends, go for an after-work paddle, learn about how the river shaped a city’s history, or even engage with community conservation efforts. Whatever your reason for loving your river...

Curious on people’s opinions of rafting alone. Doing a search seemed to bring up kayaking but didn’t find much on rafting. I have been thinking of floating the upper Colorado solo with one overnight. Never floated solo but I think it would be enjoyable. Anyone have strong opinions on it or much...

Overview: 6 nights on the river (7 if you count sleeping at Indian) flow: less than 1.4 feet (400 CFS, not sure why everything is measured in feet as all the other rivers I do are CFS) 5 folks, two boats lots of smoke! First time posting, my intent here is to just put some information out there...