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River Runner Blog
A lot of the content we develop is for members only and shared through our newsletter Cascade Currents. If you haven’t already joined, we strongly encourage you to become a member of the Lower Columbia Canoe Club!
Our emphasis on safety and knowledge of local runs are defining characteristics of the LCCC. As such, we’ll occasionally post safety articles that originally ran in Cascade Currents, or trip reports on local runs, here on our Blog.
The Molalla Debacle of 11/17/24
LCCC Safety Chair Chris Meinke dissects a rough day on the Molalla, with many lessons learned.
Trip Report: Two Rogue Laps
Teresa was lucky enough to get two August laps on the lovely Wild & Scenic Rogue, and here are a few photos and observations.
Trip Report: South Nahanni River, NT, Canada
Member Dennis Pennell and his intrepid buddies made a trip to the far north with packrafts and discovered a land of fantastical landscapes and bears--not to mention a wild river.
Trip Report: Summer Bumping down the Grande Ronde
A crew of longtime LCCC members know to run the Grande Ronde after it's too low for rafts. Here is what you need to know!
Tatshenshini Trip Report: I question my choices that led me here
Cyn Taylor shares this eloquent report about her rough experience on the Tatshenshini River. The section they ran runs through the world's largest wilderness starting in British Columbia and ending at Dry Bay in Alaska.
Trip Report: An epic trip on a river you’ve never heard of… The Canning
Denny Egner went on a big adventure to the Far North in July 2024, and here are some of the things he learned.
NEVER tie yourself to your boat
A recent drowning on the Willamette River brings home painful lessons about tying yourself to your boat (don’t) and wearing a life jacket (do).
Trip Report: Father-Son Lower Owyhee Adventure
Justin and Mike paddled the Lower Owyhee in IK’s with their sons, enjoying great wilderness and comfortable company. This river deserves expanded protection.
Trip Report: the eastern Kootenays
Several members went exploring in British Columbia, to the eastern Kootenay region, and discovered that there is a wealth of whitewater, free camping and friendly Canadians up there.
Trip Report: Paddling/Hiking from the Alsek outlet to Yakutat
This trip report tells the tale of two members who successfully completed a Tatshenshini-Alsek river trip, then had a tough time paddling (and hiking) the Pacific to Yakutat, from where they could fly home.