Pint-Sized Perspective: Skiing & Whitewater Kayaking 
Hello, my name is Hannah Musgrove. I do a lot of skiing and kayaking and…
melissademarieFebruary 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.…
melissademarieOctober 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…
melissademarieJuly 11, 2018
Women’s Movement Takes to the Water
When Melissa DeMarie found herself side-lined with a shoulder injury four years ago, her…
melissademarieMay 31, 2018
A Love Letter
Dearest Friends of the Whitewater World, Please allow me this opportunity to tell you all…
melissademarieMay 14, 2018
Magical Merced
My name is Hannah Musgrove and I’m ten years old. I’ve been kayaking for about…
melissademarieApril 19, 2018
From Capsizing to Carving: A Surf Kayaking Lesson in Fixing Your Intention
Chapter 1: Daunted The swell and breaking waves seemed to come from every possible direction…
melissademarieApril 16, 2018
Exploring the Rooftop of the World
It is still raining. We have been driving for nearly six hours on dirt roads.…
melissademarieJanuary 3, 2018
Paddling Preparation: A Land Session
We don’t often think about having a formal regimen to warm up for a day…
melissademarieJune 14, 2017
Wilderness Love on the Salmon River
Being on the Lower Salmon River is magical. I have grown up on its banks,…
melissademarieMay 3, 2017