packraft… American Whitewater Safety Code 27 Dec 202427 Dec 2024 It was an honor to be part of the team that revised American Whitewater's Safety Code—and a very welcome opportunity to get paid to write! Sarah Glaser won the contract…
equipment… River Rescue Knives 5 Jul 202231 Jul 2024 I teach swiftwater rescue and benefit from observing the pros and cons of various river knives and knife placement. In summary: Anyone working or paddling on rivers should carry a…
safety Shallow Water Crossings (Wading) 24 Aug 2021 I returned home after a day of swiftwater rescue practice to messages about a hunter whose body was recovered in the Wrangell Mountains (Alaska). Friends had shared the news because…
equipment… Bear Awareness and Safety 1 Nov 201930 Jun 2022 Preparing for a three-week trip to the western Brooks Range motivated me to learn about bear deterrence. Specifically, I wanted to make an informed decision whether to bring my 5…
