The Eddy Line

How to Get Into the Wonderful World of Whitewater Kayaking

It is never too early (or too late) to start a new hobby.  So why not begin your journey... Read More

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December 2024  |   Madalyne Staab

Wet Planet Kids’ Kayak Camp: Igniting a Spark for Young Kayakers Since 2006

By Lisa Conway Not long after the inception of the Wet Planet Kayak School in 2004, professional kayaker and... Read More

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December 2024  |   Aleson Rietow

10 Things To Do in The Columbia River Gorge in September: All the Fun, Without the Crowds

September in the Columbia River Gorge is best described as all the fun with none of the summer crowds.... Read More

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August 2024  |   Aleson Rietow

Whitewater Kayaking: More Than a Hobby, a Community

Have you ever seen people winding down rivers or sliding through rapids in kayaks and wondered “How does someone... Read More

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August 2024  |   Aleson Rietow

Meet Our Awesome Kayak Instructors

Thanks to being surrounded by so many amazing rivers – from relaxing Class I all the way up to... Read More

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June 2024  |   Madalyne Staab

The Benefits of a Solid Kayaking Foundation

I’d like to preface that I am not the best or the most impressive whitewater kayaker out there, not... Read More

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August 2023  |   Aleson Rietow

Wet Planet Sponsors Family Rafting Event for Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club

Compared to other sports, whitewater kayaking can be a challenging hobby to pick up. Not only do you need... Read More

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June 2023  |   Aleson Rietow

Should I consider formal whitewater kayak instruction?

Every new whitewater kayaker faces an important decision: to take a class, or to figure it out on your... Read More

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December 2022  |   Todd Collins

Whitewater Gift Guide – Gift Ideas for Rafters & Kayakers

Here is our whitewater gift guide with the top gift ideas for kayakers and rafters! Read More

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November 2022  |   Todd Collins

Main Salmon River Highlights

Read More September 2022  |  Todd Collins

From Rafting to Kayaking: Learning to Kayak as a Rafter

A beginners guide to her first time kayaking as a rafter. Read More

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July 2022  |   Todd Collins

Meet the Wet Planet Kayak Instructors

Meet the instructors who you might be spending time on the river with this summer! Read More

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May 2022  |   Todd Collins

Meet Our Fleet – Boats on the Main Salmon River

From Oar Rafts, to Paddle Rafts, to Inflatable Kayaks, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy all ranges of adventure... Read More

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March 2022  |   Todd Collins

How to Use the Bathroom on a Multi-Day River Trip

Using the bathroom on a multi-day rafting trip is super easy, and not too different from what you're used... Read More

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February 2022  |   Todd Collins

Kayaking Community & Resources

Getting connected in a new community can be challenging. Whether you’ve just taken your first beginner kayaking course, or... Read More

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November 2021  |   Todd Collins

Giving Back to Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club

Update 12-2-21: On Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving back, we donated $1298.72 to the Columbia Gorge Junior... Read More

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November 2021  |   Todd Collins

Staff Spotlight: Rain Norman

Growing up in Trout Lake, Rain was born with the river running through his veins. From learning to kayak... Read More

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November 2021  |   Todd Collins

History of the Condit Dam and its 2011 Removal

Since the removal of the Condit dam in 2011, we’ve been lucky to run a full-day trip on the... Read More

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October 2021  |   Todd Collins

The Art of Just Saying Yes – Kayaking the Deschutes River

I feel most alive amongst the tall trees, towering rock faces, and crashing waves. Its in those places that... Read More

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October 2021  |   Todd Collins

Top Five Moments of Kids Kayaking Camp

When I was nine years old, I attended my first whitewater kayaking camp. I spent three days practicing wet... Read More

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August 2021  |   Todd Collins

What Really Happens on a Multi-Day River Trip

If you’ve never been on a multi-day river trip, it’s hard to know what to expect. No matter how... Read More

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August 2021  |   Todd Collins

First Descents Hero Recharge: Rafting and Kayaking with Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers have been experiencing unprecedented stress and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we know all too well,... Read More

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June 2021  |   Todd Collins

Whitewater Scholarships for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

In 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement shed light on the structural racism and inequality that exists in our... Read More

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March 2021  |   Todd Collins

The Amazing Sections of the White Salmon River

Raft the White Salmon River from Mt. Adams headwaters to the Columbia River Confluence Driving from Wet Planet’s base... Read More

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March 2021  |   Todd Collins