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Gear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | July 24th, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
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Topic: Safety Coverage
Canyon section of the South Fork Payette at 4900cfs (Summer). Commercial trip with one raft (2 guides, 5 customers) and one safety kayak. No other boats on the river.
Is that an adequate safety setup?
Topic: Tiny Rafts
This may be a random...2025-07-2517 min
Gear Garage Live ShowDrowning in a Whitewater Environment with Chris Davis MD | Professional River Guide SeriesThe River Guide Seminar Series is a video series featuring conversations with seasoned river professionals, aimed at continuing education for professional working river guides. From whitewater safety and rigging tips to leadership, river history, and guiding philosophy, we dive into the knowledge that makes great guides even better. Whether you're gearing up for your first season or have decades on the water, these talks will keep your skills sharp and your stoke high.
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The...2025-06-1355 minGear Garage Live ShowDrowning in a Whitewater Environment with Chris Davis MD | Professional River Guide SeriesThe River Guide Seminar Series is a video series featuring conversations with seasoned river professionals, aimed at continuing education for professional working river guides. From whitewater safety and rigging tips to leadership, river history, and guiding philosophy, we dive into the knowledge that makes great guides even better. Whether you're gearing up for your first season or have decades on the water, these talks will keep your skills sharp and your stoke high.
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The...2025-06-1355 min
Gear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | June 10th, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
The Perfect Paddling Fleece
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Grand Canyon Flip Video
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: New Middle Fork
My husband Harry is organizing a Middle Fork trip that puts in July 11. He has some questions about how the rapids in the upper section have changed since he last...2025-06-1151 minGear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | June 10th, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
The Perfect Paddling Fleece
Answer Questions
Grand Canyon Flip Video
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: New Middle Fork
My husband Harry is organizing a Middle Fork trip that puts in July 11. He has some questions about how the rapids in the upper section have changed since he last...2025-06-1151 min
Gear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | May 27th, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
Answer Questions
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: Oar Length
I used your 1.63 oar formula and determined I should be running 9' oars, not my current 8.5 oars. I'm not sure how I ended up at 8.5 - I've had them for 5+ years and used some long-lost formula to arrive at...2025-05-2833 minGear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | May 27th, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
Answer Questions
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: Oar Length
I used your 1.63 oar formula and determined I should be running 9' oars, not my current 8.5 oars. I'm not sure how I ended up at 8.5 - I've had them for 5+ years and used some long-lost formula to arrive at...2025-05-2833 min
Gear Garage Live ShowElisha McArthur: What Makes A Good InstructorIn this episode of Safety First with Danger Tate, we dive into a conversation with Elisha McArthur, co-founder of Canyon River Instruction and Worldwide Women of Whitewater. Elisha shares how she’s helping to reshape the river scene through education, empowerment, and connection as well as the story behind creating a global community for women in whitewater sports.
In this episode, we cover:
How Elisha’s personal journey led her to co-found Canyon River Instruction
Building inclusive communities in adventure sports
Practical tips for getting started in whitewater
Safety tips for private boaters
The origins and miss...2025-05-2149 minGear Garage Live ShowElisha McArthur: What Makes A Good InstructorIn this episode of Safety First with Danger Tate, we dive into a conversation with Elisha McArthur, co-founder of Canyon River Instruction and Worldwide Women of Whitewater. Elisha shares how she’s helping to reshape the river scene through education, empowerment, and connection as well as the story behind creating a global community for women in whitewater sports.
In this episode, we cover:
How Elisha’s personal journey led her to co-found Canyon River Instruction
Building inclusive communities in adventure sports
Practical tips for getting started in whitewater
Safety tips for private boaters
The origins and miss...2025-05-2149 min
Gear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | May 2nd, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
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River Rescue Gear at River Hardware
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: Highwater Middle Fork of the Salmon
I'm invited on a MFS trip June 10. Super psyched! The trip leader wants to cap the trip at 5 feet, but I bet it will be higher. I'm pushing for...2025-05-0528 minGear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | May 2nd, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
Answer Questions
River Rescue Gear at River Hardware
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: Highwater Middle Fork of the Salmon
I'm invited on a MFS trip June 10. Super psyched! The trip leader wants to cap the trip at 5 feet, but I bet it will be higher. I'm pushing for...2025-05-0528 min
Gear Garage Live ShowGear Garage Live Show | April 25th, 2025This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.
Topics and links that Zach talked about in this episode
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Middle Fork Trip Planning Blog
Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode
Topic: Oar Length (For a Specific Situation)
What’s the best oar length for running Class II rapids in a 15'6" long Stryker inflatable boat? The boat has a 60-inch span, a 6'2" wide beam, and a 160-p...2025-04-2527 min
Jah Praise WhitewaterEP 7 - Mariann Saether: Viking Queen of WhitewaterSend us a textFor a generation of male and female paddlers, just the first name Mariann, is all you need to say and they know who you are tallking about. Mariann is an inspiration to younger female kayakers across the planet and a bit of a fantasy dream girl to a generation of young male kayakers. She helped blaze a trail for women in whitewater with her fearless and stubborn approach to the river. She has a long list of first descents and first female descents. She has completed the elite kayak extreme race hat trick winn...2025-01-211h 05
Jah Praise WhitewaterEP 5 - Olaf Obsommer: King of European whitewater filmmakingSend us a textOlaf Obsommer has been Europe's leading whitewater filmmaker for decades. His films have become the international window into the whitewater world. Along the way he has become one of the most prolific expedition kayakers of all time. His latest film collaboration is Gabon: Uncharted available on RedBull TV.2024-12-111h 43
Whitewater CrossingWhitewater Vision Sunday MessageWhitewater Vision Sunday Message|6.6.2023|Jess Adkins and Reed Sapp2023-06-0651 min
Hammer FactorHammer Factor Episode 84 – ‘Olympics Report w Eric Giddens, Ottawa Off Limits and Yellowstone Kayaking’
In the episode of the whitewater podcast, Eric Giddens joins us to discuss covering paddling in the Tokyo Olympics. From there we apologize for not checking our voicemail and cover a wide range of listener mail. Enjoy and as always thank you for listening.
Access to the Ottawa story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/whitewater-residents-fight-for-river-access-1.6069505
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RSS Direct...2021-09-131h 33Hammer FactorHammer Factor Episode 80 – ‘Story Time With Benny Marr’
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Benny Marr has a long list of whitewater accomplishments ranging from mind-blowing first descents to freestyle innovations on some of the world’s biggest waves. This two-time Rider of the Year who has bested Dane Jackson more than once shares compelling stories about not only the river but the mindset involved with running the hardest whitewater on the planet. Enjoy this episode and learn more about Benny at: https://www.bennyfcknmarr.com/
From American Whitewater…will it ever be safe to paddle the Tallulah? Overreach or common sense. https://www.amer...2021-03-092h 09
the consciously powerfulchasing dreams ... and a stable wifi connectionback again with Jaida from UW-Whitewater’s BSU student organization. in this episode you’ll get to see what it’s like for a student here at whitewater who is in an e-board (chair position) in Black Student Union. Jaida opens up about what projects she’s working on, why this org means so much to her, what she hopes it can do for the students on campus, and a little bonus round of questions she answers at the end!we’ve added a little disclaimer to the end so be sure to keep an ear out for that a...2021-02-2130 minthe consciously powerfulno hate on bamboo toothbrushesbear with us on this first episode! webex isn't the greatest and you'll discover that with some fun background noises that can't be edited out... in this episode we chatted with our first guest, Wesley Enterline, UW-Whitewater's Sustainability Director. UW-Whitewater Sustainability Website: uww.edu/sustainability --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theconsciouslypowerful/support2021-01-2950 minHammer FactorHammer Factor Episode 79 – ‘Toscano Claps Back, Hipgrave Speaks, and Weld Goes Kayaking’
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In our last episode of 2020, we are joined by Antoinette Lee Toscano to discuss Whitewater TV and her ‘clapback’ of a previous episode of The Hammer Factor. From there we bring on Chris Hipgrave to get the scoop on whitewater boat designs past and future. Next Grace gets roasted for being nervous about the Coronavirus Vaccine and of course we shut down with rants and raves. Thank you for listening and enjoy.
Toscano Clapback on Whitewater TV: https://xotv.me/channels/359-whitewatertv/vod_videos/5891-bonus-episode-hammer-factor-plus-meme-boof-clapback
Email From Allen Rober...2020-12-301h 53Hammer FactorHammer Factor Episode 78 (part 1) – ‘ Green Race, Evan Garcia and The Wilting Gorge’
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In part one of this two-part series Louis kicks os off with some important policy announcements. From there, our hosts dig into some disgruntled listener mail taking aim at Louis. From there we move into a Green Race recap with insider details on the live stream. Finally, we bring Evan Garcia on to discuss all things nerdy to whitewater. Thank you for listening and enjoy!
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In part one of this two-part series, we get a first-hand account of what may be the greatest whitewater rescue story ever told! Sam Davis describes how a small bobble at Kanawha Falls led to a nearly seven-hour struggle to survive while at the same time Corey Lilly and an incredible crew of paddlers worked relentlessly to rescue him. There are many takeaways from this experience and something every whitewater kayaker should take the time to listen to. In a year when positive outcomes are hard to come by this is right on time!
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Whitewater Church Sunday SermonsVision Sunday | 01.26.20Pastor George and the Whitewater staff cast a vision for 2020 and beyond on "Vision Sunday"2020-01-2658 minHammer FactorHammer Factor – Episode 70, ‘Rants Backfire, Hipgrave Weighs In And EJ Conspiracies’This episode is brought to you by the Whitewater Journal. Paddle more in 2020. Get your journal here! https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor/item/whitewater-journal-1
We start this week’s show with a lashing from Kayak Pucon Hostile. Next, we discuss what Eric Jackson’s next moves may be. From there we get into listener mail and of course rants and raves! Thank you for listening, enjoy!
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https://www.youtube.com/c...2019-08-091h 53Whitewater Church Sunday SermonsBaptism Sunday | 04.28.19Baptism Sunday at Whitewater Church2019-04-2841 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsEaster | 04.21.19Easter service at Whitewater Church2019-04-2142 minWhitewater Church Sunday Sermons21 Days of Prayer [Week 3] | 02.17.19Whitewater Church2019-02-1739 minWhitewater Church Sunday Sermons21 Days of Prayer [Week 2] | 02.10.19Whitewater Church2019-02-1031 minWhitewater Church Sunday Sermons21 Days of Prayer [Week 1] | 02.03.19Whitewater Church2019-02-0340 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWhat To Do On The Worst Day Of Your Life [Week 4] | 01.27.19Whitewater Church2019-01-2739 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWhat To Do On The Worst Day Of Your Life [Week 3] | 01.20.19Whitewater Church2019-01-2044 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWhat To Do On The Worst Day Of Your Life [Week 2] | 01.13.19Whitewater Church2019-01-1342 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWhat To Do On The Worst Day Of Your Life [Week 1] | 01.06.19Whitewater Church2019-01-0639 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsCongregational Sharing | 12.30.18Whitewater Church2018-12-3051 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsIt Would Take a Miracle [Week 2] | 12.23/24.18Whitewater Church2018-12-2342 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsIt Would Take a Miracle [Week 1] | 12.16.18Whitewater Church2018-12-1641 minHammer FactorHammer Factor – Episode 60, ‘Paddle Offset Research, Climate Change Kayaking And Banned Listeners’Get your Whitewater Journal here! https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor
In this episode, we bring J.T. Hartman on the show to discuss his advanced biomechanics research on the “Differences in Core Rotation and Maximum Forward Reach between Whitewater Kayakers using Feathered and Unfeathered Paddle Blades”. See the results of the study below! As well we have American Meteorological Society Award winner and very special guest, Dr. J. Tom Farrar, on to discuss the effects of man-made climate change on whitewater kayaking. Finally, we cover listener mail and of course rants and raves! As always thank you for...2018-12-121h 37Hammer FactorHammer Factor – Episode 59, ‘Holiday Gift, Wearing Scarves And Bent Shaft Is Dead’Check it out, The Whitewater Journal!
So many rivers, so many places, such good people! Our experiences on the river are so treasured, but all too often some of the most precious details slip away from our memories. Give yourself or that special paddler in your life The Whitewater Journal to act as a keep safe for all those incredible days being out amongst it! Record flows, crew, number of river days and all the other important notes from your trip. The Whitewater Journal has a special glossary at the end for quick reference of the...2018-12-061h 42Whitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 10] | 12.02.18Whitewater Church2018-12-0239 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 9] | 11.25.18Whitewater Church2018-11-2529 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 8] | 11.18.18Whitewater Church2018-11-1845 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 7] | 11.11.18Whitewater Church2018-11-1141 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 6] | 11.04.18Whitewater Church2018-11-0440 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 5] | 10.28.18Whitewater Church2018-10-2841 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 4] | 10.21.18Whitewater Church2018-10-2141 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 3] | 10.14.18Whitewater Church2018-10-1440 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 2] | 10.07.18Whitewater Church2018-10-0743 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsWe Bless [Week 1] | 09.30.18Whitewater Church2018-09-3036 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 7] | 09.23.18Whitewater Church2018-09-2340 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 6] | 09.16.18Whitewater Church2018-09-1646 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 5] | 09.09.18Whitewater Church2018-09-0945 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 4] | 09.02.18Whitewater Church2018-09-0241 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 3] | 08.26.18Whitewater Church2018-08-2645 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 2] | 08.19.18Whitewater Church2018-08-1938 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsDaniel [Week 1] | 08.12.18Whitewater Church2018-08-1241 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsLife to the Full [Week 6] | 08.05.18Whitewater Church2018-08-0527 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsLife to the Full [Week 5] | 07.29.18Whitewater Church2018-07-2939 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsLife to the Full [Week 4] | 07.22.18Whitewater Church2018-07-2243 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsLife to the Full [Week 3] | 07.15.18Whitewater Church2018-07-1538 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsLife to the Full [Week 2] | 07.08.18Whitewater Church2018-07-0839 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsLife to the Full [Week 1] | 07.01.18Whitewater Church2018-07-0148 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsJohn 15:1, 8 | 06.24.18Whitewater Church2018-06-2442 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsFather's Day | 06.17.18Whitewater Church2018-06-1736 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsGuest Speaker: Courtney Hickman | 06.10.18Whitewater Church2018-06-1038 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 14] | 06.03.18Whitewater Church2018-06-0344 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 13] | 05.27.18Whitewater Church2018-05-2738 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 12] | 05.20.18Whitewater Church2018-05-2045 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsMother's Day | 05.13.18Whitewater Church2018-05-1330 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 11] | 05.06.18Whitewater Church2018-05-0636 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 10] | 04.29.18Whitewater Church2018-04-2939 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 9] | 04.22.18Whitewater Church2018-04-2235 minWhitewater Church Sunday SermonsBuilt [Week 8] | 04.15.18Whitewater Church2018-04-1542 minHammer FactorHammer Factor – Episode 48, ‘Nicole Mansfield, Rekindling The Stoke and Eat Your Vegetables’’Show Sponsors:
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Nicole Mansfield comes on the show and fills us in on her recent multi-sport trip in the Frank Church Wilderness, Ben Kinsella shares a sincere letter about finding your stoke after tradgedy and of course rants and raves. As always thanks for listening.
Old School Boat Review
I know what you and most or the Hammer Factor audience are thinking…”Who/what the fuck is Hydra?” “They had a Dragonfly II?…Was there a Dragonfly I?”
Well, Hydra was a player in...2018-04-121h 45