If you’re in or can get yourself to Portland, OR next week, you could be in for a Wild River Night on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the KEEN Great Room (926 NW 13th #210, Portland). Doors open for appetizers at 5:30 p.m. This is a free event described by the sponsors as a a laid back evening of celebrating wild rivers with new and old friends; and, an opportunity … Continue reading
This year’s River Ranger Rendezvous is hosted by the Southwest Chapter of the River Management Society (RMS) and will be held at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area in Salida, CO on August 9-11, 2011. River Rangers and River Managers will gather for a 2-1/2 day course that focuses on hands-on experiences to build river ranger skills. Topics include: Current River Issues Stand-Up Paddle Clinic Techniques Used in the Frog Rock Missing Person Recovery Whitewater Parks … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I drove 32 hours and 1800 miles round trip to float 5 hours and 13 miles on the Colorado River. Not really as extreme as it sounds. I was attending the Moab River Rendezvous (November 11-14, 2010) – a celebration of rivers, conservation, history, and community. I thought attending would be great for floating a new-to-me river and doing some in-person networking. I wanted to learn if there might be a … Continue reading