The Path to L5 
“Are you sure you don’t want to coach at a higher level? You’re already paddling…
Melissa DeMarieNovember 5, 2019
Building Confidence & Community
Cali Collective Chief Instigator, Melissa DeMarie, chats about the origins of Cali Collective in this…
Melissa DeMarieOctober 7, 2019
Learning Confidence on the Owyhee
This spring, I was invited on a three day trip on the Owyhee River, or…
Melissa DeMarieSeptember 24, 2019
Girls Gone Rogue
Fun for everyone! Fun is fond and foolish, frivolous and free. It’s part of The…
Melissa DeMarieAugust 1, 2019
The River Spoke to Me
How often have you been in a situation where you had this thought “I didn’t…
Melissa DeMarieJuly 17, 2019
Pint-Sized Perspective: Full Moon Paddle
Recently, I went on my first full moon paddle from Coloma to Lotus, with my…
Melissa DeMarieApril 30, 2019
Melissa DeMarie: Paddle Heroes Award 2019 Recipient
Cali Collective Chief Instigator, Melissa DeMarie, was recognized by the American Canoe Association California Chapter…
Melissa DeMarieMarch 19, 2019
Pint-Sized Perspective: Skiing & Whitewater Kayaking
Hello, my name is Hannah Musgrove. I do a lot of skiing and kayaking and…
Melissa DeMarieFebruary 13, 2019
Out Living It! First Descents & Cali Collective
There’s not much that can get me out of bed before 6am on a weekend.…
Melissa DeMarieOctober 23, 2018
Crossing Over – Four Days Kayaking the Rogue River of Southern Oregon
Over the years Life beats us up. Not whining, just stating facts. Therefore, it is…
Melissa DeMarieJuly 11, 2018