Forward motion, headfirst & horizontal to gravity!
first-timer in PDX
Hola- Liz from WetPlanet suggested that I post here that I am brand new-never been riverboarding, but would like to give it a try. Have intl open water swim competition, boogie boarding and surfing in SoCal, no whitewater exp. tho. Liz kindly said I could use some of her equipment to try riverboarding, now I just need to find someone willing to take me out on the river. I am willing to drive an hour or two and am about 20 min from PDX airport in Vancouver WA. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Josh Galt on -
Hi Bridget,
There's a guide company on the way to Bend, in Warm Springs, called N8TV Adventures, and they run trips on a really great section of the Deschutes. N8TVAdventures.com and email or call and talk with Randy.
That's going to be your best bet for water at this time of year. Rochelle Parry is in Bellingham and she'd be a great one to go with too, she's at GauleyFest this weekend though. When the rains start falling again in a month or so there will be more opportunity with more water in the closer rivers like the White Salmon (where Liz is at I think) and the Clackamas.
(PS thanks Liz!)
You could try posting in the NW Riverboarders group as well.
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Permalink Reply by Rochelle Parry on -
Probably the only thing running an hour or two from you is the Tieton- might be longer, unsure of the highways going out that way. For me it'd be a weekend trip. I also have some extra gear, except a helmet, and maybe a wetsuit but if you surf you probably have your own. Liz gave me your contact info; you can also email me at rochelle@facelevel.com . Welcome and happy to see another gal on here!
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Permalink Reply by Bridget on -
Thanks Rochelle! I'm really excited to give riverboarding a try. And I'll be bringing the next gen into this also; my 16 yr old daughter thinks it sounds awesome too!
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Hey Bridget I'm not going to get in the water this weekend - still just a little run down from Gauley Fest. But do keep in touch; we'll get you out there sooner or later :).
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