Tag: Rafting

Gigi McBee

Gigi McBee

Posted by | Jun 3, 2019 | , , |

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.

Read More
Big Flow

Big Flow

Posted by | Apr 3, 2019 | , |

Believe or not, there might just be more than 300 individual, wholly runnable sections of whitewater in the state; some of them magazine-cover, pool-drop classics the likes of which are found in few places anywhere in the world.

Read More
When In Drought

When In Drought

Posted by | Apr 3, 2015 | , |

Droughts. They’re rough. They cause all sorts of trouble, but don’t jump to too many conclusions. Many people assume that a drought means no rafting, but that’s not the case in California. Despite what you’d think, there are still plenty of incredible rafting options even when Mother Nature leaves us pretty high and dry. In normal snowpack years, rafting outfitters do offer trips on a wider variety of rivers, but even in a drought there is rafting fun to be had in the Golden State.

Read More
Taming the Wild Salmon

Taming the Wild Salmon

Posted by | Oct 21, 2009 | |

A kayak doubles as a lunch buffet. Six Rivers National Forest, Siskiyou County – Six taut inflatable rafts in bright, kindergarten blues and yellows lined the banks of California’s Salmon River, often referred to as the Cal Salmon to distinguish it from the more famous but less challenging river of the same name in Idaho. Contusion, the first batch of Class III-IV rapids boiled a thousand yards down stream. Helmets on, life preservers cinched tight, our paddling skills reviewed and tested, we pushed off into smooth blue-green water.

Read More
  • 1
  • 2

Join the Tribe

Print Subscription //Β eNewsletter

OARS

Like Us On Facebook

Facebook Pagelike Widget

OARS

Current Issue

April/May 2023
Β» READ THIS ISSUE
Β» SUBSCRIBE TO ASJ
Β» ARCHIVES
Β» SIGN UP FOR eNews

OARS

TahoeDonner

ENO

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @ADVENTURESPORTSJOURNAL

adventuresportsjournal

944 4,734

Follow Us On Instagram

California's Original Outdoor Magazine

adventuresportsjournal

View

May 24

Open
The @ca_enduro Round 2 recap is now up on our website (πŸ”— in bio). The Georgetown Enduro was put on by @mtbexp and @californiaexpeditions , and dished out quite the wild course for its intrepid racers! πŸ“Έ: Georgetown Enduro pro champ @jakekellr by @bixxel.media. #georgetownenduro #californiaenduroseries #californiaenduroseries #enduro #eduro @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_mtb

The @ca_enduro Round 2 recap is now up on our website (πŸ”— in bio). The Georgetown Enduro was put on by @mtbexp and @californiaexpeditions , and dished out quite the wild course for its intrepid racers!

πŸ“Έ: Georgetown Enduro pro champ @jakekellr by @bixxel.media.

#georgetownenduro #californiaenduroseries #californiaenduroseries #enduro #eduro @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_mtb ...

37 0

adventuresportsjournal

View

May 22

Open
Lupine motherlode in the Eastern Sierra. Just ... WOW 🀯 ⁠ ⁠ πŸ“Έ: @mikemcdermottphoto⁠ ⁠ @visitbishop #lupine #superbloom #bishop #lonepine #inyonationalforest #easternsierra

Lupine motherlode in the Eastern Sierra. Just ... WOW 🀯 ⁠
⁠
πŸ“Έ: @mikemcdermottphoto⁠
⁠
@visitbishop #lupine #superbloom #bishop #lonepine #inyonationalforest #easternsierra ...

130 0

adventuresportsjournal

View

May 11

Open
There's big water flowing all over California, including the Kern. Be safe out there! 🌊⁠ ⁠ This is a good time to brush up on wilderness first aid and outdoor safety training β€” @survivalmedonline is offering 20% off all Survival Med courses. Use the code SPIRIT at checkout. ⛑️⁠ ⁠ πŸ“Έ Anthea Raymond

There's big water flowing all over California, including the Kern. Be safe out there! 🌊⁠
⁠
This is a good time to brush up on wilderness first aid and outdoor safety training β€” @survivalmedonline is offering 20% off all Survival Med courses. Use the code SPIRIT at checkout. ⛑️⁠
⁠
πŸ“Έ Anthea Raymond ...

35 2

adventuresportsjournal

View

May 11

Open
Spotted in our latest issue.

Spotted in our latest issue. ...

2 0

adventuresportsjournal

View

May 10

Open
Have you ever thought of hiking the PCT? πŸ₯Ύβ  ⁠ Our latest issue has the first of five stories in a series by Matt Johanson who has been sectioning the PCT for the past twenty plus years. ⁠ ⁠ Matt recently took a one-year leave from teaching at Castro Valley High School to complete the remaining 2,250 miles.⁠ ⁠ Lucky for Matt, his wife Karen has encouraged him to live his dream and has been providing support along the way. ⁠ ⁠ πŸ“Έ Matt is pictured here with his wife Karen, and their two dogs Sam and Elliot. ⁠ ⁠ You can read his story "Sierra Splendor" via the link in our bio (πŸ”—πŸ’•).⁠ ⁠ OR better yet, pick up our latest issue at your favorite outdoor shop or become a member to have ASJ delivered πŸ—žοΈ to your home. 🏑

Have you ever thought of hiking the PCT? πŸ₯Ύβ 
⁠
Our latest issue has the first of five stories in a series by Matt Johanson who has been sectioning the PCT for the past twenty plus years. ⁠
⁠
Matt recently took a one-year leave from teaching at Castro Valley High School to complete the remaining 2,250 miles.⁠
⁠
Lucky for Matt, his wife Karen has encouraged him to live his dream and has been providing support along the way. ⁠
⁠
πŸ“Έ Matt is pictured here with his wife Karen, and their two dogs Sam and Elliot. ⁠
⁠
You can read his story "Sierra Splendor" via the link in our bio (πŸ”—πŸ’•).⁠
⁠
OR better yet, pick up our latest issue at your favorite outdoor shop or become a member to have ASJ delivered πŸ—žοΈ to your home. 🏑 ...

17 0