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DIY | Latex Wrist Gasket Repair

A DIY guide to repairing your latex wrist gasket. 10 easy steps to gasket repair perfection!

Casslman Cleanup | POSTPONED

The Casselman Cleanup scheduled for April 11th, 2020 has been POSTPONED until an undetermined later date.

Sespe River | Southern California

The Sespe slowly gathers steam as it descends from Rose Valley carving a distinctive U shape around the ever-present massive of the Topatopa mountains.

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 soft pitter-patter of snowflakes accumulating on our tents.

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 began in complete darkness, and ended in frozen stillness, just in time for the sunrise.

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...