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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.
Denny’s Nump Videos
Denny shot headcam video every day of the LCCC’s North Umpqua Extravaganza. Here are the shots that made the cut!
Quetico – 10 joyous days paddling a friendly wilderness
Alex McNeily, Bob Bryant, Tom McCord and Ted Housen formed two tandem teams joined by one other to canoe, portage, cook on wood fires, and laugh with the loons in Ontario’s backwaters.
Trip Report: Shoshone Lake Wilderness
Club members Karl and Annie are deeply touched as they explore the biggest Wilderness lake in the lower forty eight states.
Trip Report: Grande Ronde Frustration
A LCCC group convened to float the Grande Ronde River with good flows and a group of unknowns.
Trip Report: Low-Water South Fork Salmon
LCCC member Deborah Kane descends the South Fork Salmon for her first, but not last time. The low-water descent was a perfect introduction to this remote, wilderness stretch of river in Idaho.
20 Tips for Better Scouting
Once you decide to get out of your boat and look at a rapid from shore, there are lots of ways to set yourself up for success. Here are 20 scouting tips from Teresa Gryder, LCCC Safety Chair.
Growth Rings
Bary Bruner, a longtime LCCC member, reports on a recent experience that caused him to re-assess his own risk tolerance and make at least one new decision to reduce his exposure.
Wood Structures in Rivers: Should We Question These or Just Put Up With Them?
As more fish habitat structures are added to rivers in our region, what can paddlers do to stay safe and support fish restoration efforts. Will Gehr, Conservation Chair of the LCCC, explores this question.
What it Takes to Coordinate a Trip for the LCCC
Teresa Gryder, the LCCC Safety Chair, shares what is and isn’t required to coordinate a club trip. Spoiler alert - it’s likely less involved than you think!
16 Scouting Mistakes
Here’s a list of 16 common errors that people make when scouting whitewater rivers and rapids.