Rafting Blogs/Chat

So, you just went on an amazing rafting trip and now you're stuck back at the office, surfing the web and daydreaming about the rapids. The best way to stay in touch with the rafting, kayaking, and river communities in general are websites with rafting or kayaking forums. They generally have the most up-to-date information on runs, gear, videos, boats, and the politics of rivers and flow control. The forums will keep you "in the know" of the current events. Sign on and enjoy the informative postings and the friendly banter!

American River blogs, news and more about American River Trips; river trips and wilderness rafting trips on the American River in California.

BoaterTalk is a huge chat board started by East Coast boaters. It has now spread to the entire US and Canada. This is a very active site that sees hundreds of messages daily. Also a great place to purchase a used boat or gear and to get information about the newest trends in boating.

Boof is website for the California whitewater community. The chat board on this site is mostly used by California kayakers. There is also a gear swap and a place to find other folks to boat with on this site.

CaliProduct is a website put together by some incredible paddlers from Arcata. They have a number of first descents under their belt and they are the new generation of kayakers. It's fun to follow their rants and raves. They also have really great tees and hats.

ECHO River Trips has a blog about their rafting trips and company news on the Tuolumne, Rogue and Middle Fork of the Salmon.

Moab Utah blogging about Cataract Canyon River Trips; desert life and wilderness rafting trips.

RaftBlog an Eastern Rivers blog about news and updates on rivers such as the Gauley and information about rafting companies.

RaftInfo Blog a comprehensive site about news and updates on rivers such as California Rafting, West Virginia Rafting and information about rafting companies throughout the country.

W.E.T. River Trips has the oldest rafting blog in the West about California rafting.

Wetdawg has a general whitewater chatboard to discuss runs, products, and videos.

Wisconsin Rafting Outfitters a blog about Wisconsin's boating community including info about Wisconsin's rivers and outfitters.

Disclaimer: River descriptions and classifications may change due to natural events that may create new hazards or flows. C-W-R advises that any paddler that uses this site be additionally informed by seeking out local news and updates for changes on this river.