IR Blog
Feb 17, 2020
Simpson Valley | Canada
As we got closer it became clear that we had made it. The Simpson River was right in front of us.
Feb 10, 2020
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 soft pitter-patter of snowflakes accumulating on our tents.
Jan 31, 2020
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...
Jan 14, 2020
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 began in complete darkness, and ended in frozen stillness, just in time for the sunrise.
Dec 16, 2019
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...
Dec 2, 2019
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...
Oct 14, 2019
Packrafters Party in Paradise
American Packrafting Association 6th Annual Roundup
Words By: Marilyne Marchand-Gouin
Cover Photo: Jacob Moon
How of...
Sep 17, 2019
The Argentinian Andes
Words By: Agustin Parietti
Photography: Nouria Newman & Ben Stookesbury
In December 2018, Silvio Gurrieri, Robert...
Jul 29, 2019
Slave River Paddlefest
Written By: Leif Anderson
Slave Paddlefest is the biggest event you've never heard of. Slave Paddlefest is held on th...
Jul 12, 2019
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...
Jun 19, 2019
2019 Tana River Festival
This year, Kenya has been suffering through a drought. With water shortages in Nairobi, rural farmers unable to grow ...
Apr 22, 2019
Breaking Up the Monotony | An Eastern Oregon Monologue
Written By: Jo Kemper
I was diagnosed with mono in early April 2018 and told that I’d likely had it for the past se...