Category: Whitewater

6 Reasons to Raft the Tuolumne Right Now

Posted by Mithu Dholey | Jun 24, 2022 | Water Sports, Whitewater |

Story and photos by Dylan Silver / OARS California’s Tuolumne River is mountain whitewater at its...

The Packraft Factor

Posted by Anthea Raymond | Jun 22, 2022 | Current Issue, Issue 124, Water Sports, Whitewater |

How collapsible boats are changing backcountry exploration By Anthea Raymond What can weigh less...

Crossing State Lines on the Upper Klamath River

Posted by ASJ Staff | Aug 2, 2021 | Issue 119, Whitewater |

Paddling on the Upper Klamath will see big changes with the upcoming dam removals By Krystal...

Water Ways

Posted by Anthea Raymond | Jul 26, 2021 | Issue 119, Water Sports, Whitewater |

Six ideas for getting on the water this summer By Anthea Raymond California’s drought is now...

This American River Rafting Trip Should be at the Top of Your Adventure Shortlist

Posted by ASJ Staff | Jun 13, 2021 | Industry News, Uncategorized, Whitewater |

When it comes to the best one-day whitewater rafting trip in California, the Middle Fork American River stands above the rest. This declaration comes from whitewater pioneer, OARS, which has led rafting trips in California, and all over the Western U.S., since 1969.

OARS and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center Invite You to “Take Your Pride Outside” in June

Posted by ASJ Staff | Jun 2, 2021 | Industry News, Uncategorized, Whitewater |

OARS to donate $5 to the Sacramento LGBT Community Center for every person who rafts the South...

Low Water Gold

Posted by Anthea Raymond | May 26, 2021 | Issue 118, Whitewater |

California and Nevada 2021 River Opportunities By Anthea Raymond • Main photo by Jonah Grubb /...

Ron Stork

Posted by Leonie Sherman | Apr 11, 2021 | EPiC, Issue 117, Whitewater |

Protecting California’s Wild and Scenic Rivers for 50 Years When January’s atmospheric river...

OARS 50th Anniversary Boathouse Tour

Posted by ASJ Staff | Sep 18, 2019 | Event Profile, Whitewater |

Join OARS for a night of award-winning short films, food, brews, and live music in celebration of 50 years of guiding, friendship, conservation, and community.

Gigi McBee

Posted by ASJ Staff | Jun 3, 2019 | Issue 109, Kayaking, Whitewater |

Based in Lotus near the American River, kayak and swift water rescue instructor Gigi McBee has been on a campaign to keep herself and other paddlers safe on the river for over 20 years. Through commitment and hard work she has become a role model and an inspiration, making many in the kayak community safer in whitewater.