I’m going to attempt to make this short because I don’t really have much media to go along with it and no one really wants to read… Day 3 of Washington Boating: The Green Truss. If I would not have been on vacation, I would not have gotten in my boat on this day nor […]
Author: Crystal.Gustin
I started kayaking in Wisconsin of all places, because this is where I am from. I then moved to San Diego and took on kayak surfing along with heading to the Kern River when water was available. I then made the move to Asheville, NC and have been hooked on this sport since my Wisconsin days.
With whatever it is that you do, do it because you love it, not because society tells you should or for other outside factors. Don't simply exist, live!
Introduction to Hood River Boating
After getting off the South Fork of the Salmon, Becca and I stayed at a friend’s place in Boise and then headed to the Hood River area the following morning. I was super excited about this for multiple reasons. Mainly, I had never been there before. We rolled into town and got out our playboats […]
South Fork Salmon, Day 2 & 3
Waking up on day two, many people in our group were nervous because the trip report says day 2 you have the most action. Plus, we started off with a larger rapid called surprise. We jumped out, took a quick scout and made it through no problem. You have a couple rapids that are a […]
South Fork Salmon, Day One
Day One: We spent the night at the put-in, so it was easy logistically. Everyone loaded up all their boats and for me being my first time doing something like this, had that moment of “Oh man, I hope I have everything.” The river is super chill for a while. The river turns a corner […]
South Fork Salmon, Pre-Trip Report
Taking a day off from either paddling or biking and not traveling I can finally sit down and write about my South Fork Salmon trip that I took. This is not going to be a write up running you through rapid by rapid because honestly, it is all kind of a blur. Instead, I will […]
Emergency Boat Repair
Here is something I recently learned that may be a benefit to a few of you out there…when things go wrong and in a pinch you need to repair your boat, what do you do? First thing first. Go out and get yourself some plastic rods and carry them with you. You never know when […]
