The Eddy Line

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

Condit Dam Removal 10-Year Anniversary!

This is a special year for our river community. The month of October, 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of... 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

ACA Kayak Instructor Courses: A decade of partnership with Sundance Kayak School

Every spring since 2013, Wet Planet and Sundance Kayak School partner up to offer 5-day ACA kayak instructor courses... Read More

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February 2021  |   Todd Collins

How to Repair a Neck Gasket

Regular maintenance is part of the deal when you own a dry suit or dry top, and the costs... Read More

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January 2021  |   Todd Collins

Favorite Multi-day River Trip Recipes: Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake!

Guests on our multi-day rivers are usually blown away by our ability to prepare incredible meals deep in the... Read More

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December 2020  |   Todd Collins

Staff Spotlight: Haley Giannone

Meet Haley! Haley has been a raft guide and lead kayak instructor at Wet Planet since 2018. Originally from... Read More

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October 2020  |   Todd Collins

Favorite Stops on the Main Salmon River

When you think about a multi-day rafting trip in Idaho, you probably think about floating downstream, rafting through fun... Read More

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October 2020  |   Todd Collins