Author: Admin Rick Steeves

Chris Mattox Chris Mattox grew up attending Week of Rivers with his family and is now living in Durham, NC working as a Stormwater Engineer. He is an experienced paddler having had opportunities to paddle on rivers and creeks across …

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Minor league advice for major fun – How to hit a home run on class II
by Pat Yarnell

Canoeists are a hard bunch to satisfy. We always want to know what's around the next bend. When it comes to whitewater, many of us keep a wish list of runs that are just beyond our comfort level. So, how do you get ready for that next river on your list?

There are basically two approaches:

1. Raise your skill level, or
2. Lower your safety margin