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Sespe River | Southern California
The Sespe slowly gathers steam as it descends from Rose Valley carving a distinctive U shape around the ever-present ...
Simpson Valley | Canada
As we got closer it became clear that we had made it. The Simpson River was right in front of us.
Donner ünd Blitzen: Desert Scarcity | Rain, Not Reindeer.
For a particular high desert treat we awoke the next morning to the subtle transition of raindrops morphing into the ...
DIY | Spray Skirt Tear Repair
Spray skirts can last a long time with proper care but rock hits, paddle strikes, and general wear can tear the neopr...
Low Water Highs | Opening Up The Lower John Day
The full moon had dipped below the hilltops before we arrived at the river, and our frigid approach to the narrows be...
Never use Aquaseal FD (the clear stuff) to repair your spray skirt
Aquaseal FD is a clear, durable, flexible adhesive. We use it for replacing gaskets here at IR. We often see Aquasea...
Spray Skirt Repair Basics
Skirt Repair Basics
Spray skirts are made from neoprene. With proper care a spray skirt can last for many seasons. Ho...
Packrafters Party in Paradise
American Packrafting Association 6th Annual Roundup
Words By: Marilyne Marchand-Gouin
Cover Photo: Jacob Moon
How of...
The Argentinian Andes
Words By: Agustin Parietti
Photography: Nouria Newman & Ben Stookesbury
In December 2018, Silvio Gurrieri, Robert...
Slave River Paddlefest
Written By: Leif Anderson
Slave Paddlefest is the biggest event you've never heard of. Slave Paddlefest is held on th...
Camp Shoe Dilemma
Written By: Jo Kemper
With multi-day season upon us, I’m sure you’ve heard the question. You know that question, vita...
2019 Tana River Festival
This year, Kenya has been suffering through a drought. With water shortages in Nairobi, rural farmers unable to grow ...