Reading the River
This is a class presented by Debbie Hinde and Eric Hermann
River Navigation and Communication
By Brent Read, Brian Steen, Erin Strasser, Debbie Hinde, and Anne Fiore
This presentation focused on river navigation and satellite communication technologies, covering various mapping software and GPS devices. Participants discussed the features and benefits of different mapping applications, including Garmin Basecamp, Google Earth, Gaia, Cal Topo, and TopoMaps, as well as satellite communication devices like Garmin InReach Mini and Zolio. The group shared personal experiences with these technologies, highlighting their usefulness for navigation, communication, and safety during outdoor trips, while also discussing device functionality, battery life, and service plans.
The Wind River in Yukon Territory
By Adam and Tressa Allington
Adam and Tressa tell us about their 11 river day trip on the Wind River way up North in the
Yukon Territory of Canada, where, in July, the sun never sets. The first video is the
Zoom presentation and the second video is a seven minute summary of the trip set
to music that Adam and Tressa put together.
Yukon Territory of Canada, where, in July, the sun never sets. The first video is the
Zoom presentation and the second video is a seven minute summary of the trip set
to music that Adam and Tressa put together.
Part 1. Zoom talk on the Wind River
Part 2. Seven minute music video of the Wind River Trip
Upper Missouri River Breaks
by Debbie, Kathryn, Natalie, Micki, and Bob
The video above is the presentation and the video below is the discussion after the presentation.
Rivers That Don't Require Permits
by Richard Ferguson, Eric Hermann, Debbie Hinde, and Roger Faaborg
- Upper Green River, 1:37
- Yampa River, 3:45
- Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyons on the Green River, 6:25
- Dolores River, 11:45
- Gunnison Gorge, 17:20
- San Rafael, 19:00
- Dirty Devil, 20:00
- Lower Gunnison River, 23:15
- North Platte River, Six Mile Campground to Treasure Island, 31:00
- Niobrara River, 39:45
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam, 45:20
- Lower Owyhee River, 50:49
- Questions and Discussion 1:00
Slides
| upper-green-yampa-labyrinth-stillwater.pdf |
| dolores-gunnison-gorge-san-rafael-dirty-devil.pdf |
| lower_gunnison_presentation.pdf |
| six-mile.pdf |
| niobrara.pdf |
| flaming-gorge.pdf |
| owyhee.pdf |
The Suwannee River in Florida
by Leslie Copeland Taylor
Escalante 2023
by Erin Strasser
Costa Rica Rivers 2023
by Don and Sonia van Zyl
Packrafting the South Fork of the Flathead River in Montana
by Josh Barber
Paddling the Columbia River
by Laurie Case Wilhite
Safety Problems on the River
Four boaters talk about the safety problems they have encountered on river trips. The topics discussed include: leading a trip, foot entrapment, hypothermia, and a failed throw rope attempt. Thanks to Debbie Hinde for organizing this session. There is a full "Introduction to River Safety and Rescue" video further down on this web page.
Glacier Bay And Kenai Fjords
National Parks
by Kathyrn Mutz
Slides for the above presentation
Sea Kayaking near Juneau, Alaska
By Brent and Jana Read
This is a high resolution video and had to be split it into two parts. You should watch it on a big screen.
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
By Dan, LouAnn, and Riley Endries
The Churchill River
By Ron Bockhaus, Eric Hermann, and Pete Graham
Photos and Videos of the trip on our flickr account.
Paddling the Everglades National Park
By Dave Burt and Mary Ellen Holmes
Introduction to River Safety and Rescue
by Debbie Hinde and Randy Knauff
Class I and II Rivers
by Debbie Hinde, Jan Dooley, and Roger Faaborg
Geology of the Colorado Plateau
by Lynne Carpenter
Packrafts: Versatile and Capable
by Diane Dandeneau
River Tripping How-To
by Eric Hermann
Part 1. Eric's Presentation
Part 2. Discussion
Part 3. Eric's PowerPoint Slides
Dutch Oven Cooking
by Tim Hinde
Basic Knots for Boating
by Mike O'Brien
Canoe Outfitting
by Richard Ferguson
Slides from the Canoe Outfitting video are in this file:
| canoe_outfitting.pdf |
Floating the Escalante River
by Roger Faaborg
If you don't have time to watch the full video, we also have a webpage on Floating the Escalante River.
The chat from the zoom video above is located at Escalante Chat.
The chat from the zoom video above is located at Escalante Chat.
First Aid Workshop
by Jan Dooley
The chat from the First Aid video above is located at First_Aid_Chat.
Links to Other Videos about Boating
Voyagers Without Trace
Link recommended by CB Bassity
Voyagers Without Trace is about three young Parisian adventurers who in 1938 kayaked down the Green River and the Colorado as far as Lees Ferry, AZ. They traveled in foldable kayaks, multi-piece wood frame inside a canvas and rubber skin. Although numerous sites rave about the film and provide short clips it’s rather hard to find online, but the link below provides the full movie. (We saw the film first at the Dairy Center.)
https://www.digone.com/whatsgood/voyagers-without-trace-grand-premiere
From the linked site:
In 1938, two young newlyweds and their good friend set off from Paris on a bold adventure: to be the first to take kayaks down America's famous whitewater river, the mighty Colorado. Setting off with film cameras, loaded with color film (before the first Hollywood color movie), they documented their journey, which took them on a cross country road trip across the US, a 1,000 miles of a first kayak decent down the Green and Colordao, and eventually back to France, at the outbreak of WWII. For more than 75 years their story had been lost--overshadowed by WWII, and forgotten--until filmmaker Ian McCluskey stumbled on an obscure roadside historic plaque. Curiosity and a call to adventure take hold, and he decides to learn how to white-water kayak to follow the path of the "voyagers without trace." In the process, he uncovers unexpected connections to the French Resistance, the French Riviera, and the spirit of adventure accessible to all.
Link recommended by CB Bassity
Voyagers Without Trace is about three young Parisian adventurers who in 1938 kayaked down the Green River and the Colorado as far as Lees Ferry, AZ. They traveled in foldable kayaks, multi-piece wood frame inside a canvas and rubber skin. Although numerous sites rave about the film and provide short clips it’s rather hard to find online, but the link below provides the full movie. (We saw the film first at the Dairy Center.)
https://www.digone.com/whatsgood/voyagers-without-trace-grand-premiere
From the linked site:
In 1938, two young newlyweds and their good friend set off from Paris on a bold adventure: to be the first to take kayaks down America's famous whitewater river, the mighty Colorado. Setting off with film cameras, loaded with color film (before the first Hollywood color movie), they documented their journey, which took them on a cross country road trip across the US, a 1,000 miles of a first kayak decent down the Green and Colordao, and eventually back to France, at the outbreak of WWII. For more than 75 years their story had been lost--overshadowed by WWII, and forgotten--until filmmaker Ian McCluskey stumbled on an obscure roadside historic plaque. Curiosity and a call to adventure take hold, and he decides to learn how to white-water kayak to follow the path of the "voyagers without trace." In the process, he uncovers unexpected connections to the French Resistance, the French Riviera, and the spirit of adventure accessible to all.