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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.
Who’s Bringing the First Aid Kit?
On the river we are sharing an adventure, and we strengthen group safety by being prepared—every last one of us.
What’s in my Drybag
Safety Chair Chris Meinke explains what he brings on the river so that he can deal with whatever happens.
Trading Salmon for Kilowatts with Tucker Jones
Tucker Jones spoke to club members about salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin, and here is some of what we learned.
High Water Warning
High water can be deceiving, so learn the gauges and weather patterns for your rivers before they teach you some lessons the hard way.
The LCCC loves our Trip Coordinators
The LCCC has systems for coordinating trips that help us run GREAT TRIPS. Come learn the way on March 16, 2024 (current and future TC’s are invited) or follow the links to learn our systems.
The Invisible Mistake
The fact that we are pushing ourselves is not always visible to others, or even to ourselves, but our inner state influences our ability to perform on the river.
Trip Report: Eric’s Far Northern Trip
Member Eric Lee went on an epic canoe trip in summer 2023, and here’s his report.
Trip Report: MF Flathead
Member Courtney Wilton reports on a 4-day Self Support mission on the gloriously wild Middle Fork Flathead.
Half Slice Warning
Half Slice kayaks have taken the paddling world by storm, but are we adjusting our behavior to manage for the increased risk of pinning?