El Niño and High Water: How to Decide “Should I Run It?” 
A big water year could be coming Paddlers all over California are watching the forecast…
Melissa DeMarieOctober 10, 2026
The 2027 Whitewater Roadshow: Class IV Clinics and Festivals Across the West
The Whitewater Roadshow is our spring tour across the West, running April through June 2027.…
Melissa DeMarieOctober 10, 2026
Kayaking in Norway: Voss & Sjoa Rivers for Every Paddler
Norway is so much more than the stouts When most paddlers think about kayaking in…
Melissa DeMarieOctober 10, 2026
Why Chile? A Day in the Life on a CWC Whitewater Expedition
There are rivers. And then there are Chilean rivers. If you've paddled California's South Fork…
Melissa DeMarieMay 29, 2026
River Safety Skills Every Paddler Should Know — And How to Practice Them
The river is one of the most dynamic environments you'll ever paddle in. Water levels…
Melissa DeMarieApril 30, 2026
Whitewater Rafting vs. Kayaking on the South Fork American River — Which is Right for You?
The South Fork American River is one of California's most popular whitewater destinations — and…
Melissa DeMarieApril 30, 2026
Is Packrafting Right for You?
The Beginner's Guide to the Sport that Changes Everything There's a moment that happens to…
Melissa DeMarieApril 14, 2026
What to Wear Whitewater Kayaking
For a fun day out on the river What you wear on the river matters…
Melissa DeMarieApril 14, 2026
How to Plan a Whitewater Kayaking Trip to Chilean Patagonia
Planning a whitewater kayaking trip to Chilean Patagonia is the kind of thing that starts…
Melissa DeMarieApril 13, 2026
How to Get Started in Whitewater Kayaking on the South Fork American River
Getting started in whitewater kayaking on the South Fork American River is easier than you…
Melissa DeMarieApril 13, 2026