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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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16 Scouting Mistakes

Here’s a list of 16 common errors that people make when scouting whitewater rivers and rapids.

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