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2005 AUSABLE RIVER OPEN FLOW STUDY (NEW YORK)NOTICE OF INVITATION                Paddlers wishing to paddle the Class IV/V Ausable Chasm section of New York’s Ausable River will be allowed to do so on 5 days this year.  The dates planned for 2005 are:      ·        Saturday, June 25·        Sunday, July 10·        Sunday, July 24·        Saturday, September 24, and·        Saturday, October 22.              Access to the Upper Ausable Chasm has not been possible due to the high gorge walls, and private and secured property

American Whitewater (AW) is pleased to expand its Deerfield River Festival, located in Charlemont Massachusetts July 28th to 31st, to include a River Stewardship Institute.  The River Stewardship Institute is a three day program designed to give everyday river users the necessary skills they will need to ensure the health of their rivers.   River Stewards are river users who take an active interest in protecting our rare whitewater resources. To act as a river steward you must be aware of what

Local paddlers from Bellingham, WA recently organized a fund raiser for AW that included a screening of Eric Link’s latest Twitch film (see AW Bookstore). The event raised $1000 for AW’s Access, Conservation, and Safety programs. With the goal of bringing local paddlers together for a good party and an opportunity to raise some funds, local volunteers Drew Coe, Devin Smith, and Chris Tretwold organized the event at the Pickford Dream Space in Bellingham. The event exceeded expectations and drew

2005 AUSABLE RIVER OPEN FLOW STUDY (NEW YORK)NOTICE OF INVITATION                Paddlers wishing to paddle the Class IV/V Ausable Chasm section of New York’s Ausable River will be allowed to do so on 5 days this year.  The dates planned for 2005 are:      ·        Saturday, June 25·        Sunday, July 10·        Sunday, July 24·        Saturday, September 24, and·        Saturday, October 22.              Access to the Upper Ausable Chasm has not been possible due to the high gorge walls, and private and secured property

American Whitewater and the Academy of Huge Experiences announce a $5,000 Academic Scholarship to the author of the best original composition describing a remarkable river experience. Have you ever thought of attending Huge Experiences, the best high school for kayakers in the world?   Want to go to Chile and New Zealand and paddle amazing rivers in the afternoon after school?  Have you had a remarkable experience on the river that you want to write about?  If so, here’s an opportunity to

On Saturday May 21st, nearly 40 volunteers turned out in force to initiate stewardship activities on a newly-acquired parcel along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River that is under assault from invasive Scot’s Broom. As part of an annual event coordinated by Mountains to Sound Greenway promoting stewardship along the I-90 corridor, local AW affiliate Washington Recreational River Runners (WRRR) organized volunteer activities in partnership with King County Parks at a site along the river. Goals of the event

On Saturday May 21st, nearly 40 volunteers turned out in force to initiate stewardship activities on a newly-acquired parcel along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River that is under assault from invasive Scot’s Broom. As part of an annual event coordinated by Mountains to Sound Greenway promoting stewardship along the I-90 corridor, local AW affiliate Washington Recreational River Runners (WRRR) organized volunteer activities in partnership with King County Parks at a site along the river. Goals of the event

“The photos in Torrent are an inspiration to those of us who are exhilarated by photography of the outdoors.”—Kari Stein, Photo Editor, Sports Illustrated The Heliconia Press is pleased to release yet another new product for this spring—Torrent. Featuring the awe-inspiring images of Jock Bradley, Torrent is resplendent in its quality of reproduction and the first of its kind in the whitewater world. This must-have edition of whitewater photographs was produced in concert with presenting sponsor, Teva, as a fundraiser for American

“The photos in Torrent are an inspiration to those of us who are exhilarated by photography of the outdoors.”—Kari Stein, Photo Editor, Sports Illustrated The Heliconia Press is pleased to release yet another new product for this spring—Torrent. Featuring the awe-inspiring images of Jock Bradley, Torrent is resplendent in its quality of reproduction and the first of its kind in the whitewater world. This must-have edition of whitewater photographs was produced in concert with presenting sponsor, Teva, as a fundraiser for American

May 26, in Asheville, NC, AW is hosting an event with the Asheville Affiliates to raise money for our River Stewardship work program.  Numerous community partners have pitched in to support us.  From Grove Park Inn and Resort spa passes, to rafting on rivers across the Southeast, to a day at the Biltmore Estate, we will be raffling and auctioning many, many fabulous items.  We are referring to this list as the “Relaxation to Adventure List.”   Many of you won’t

Local affiliate club Washington Recreational River Runners, King County, and AW will be coordinating a volunteer event as part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway’s annual Day in the Greenway, a day of volunteer activities along the I-90 corridor. The specific project of interest to whitewater paddlers will be at the property recently purchased by King County as public open space just outside North Bend near the current access at Tanner Road. We will be doing stewardship work to remove

Local affiliate club Washington Recreational River Runners, King County, and AW will be coordinating a volunteer event as part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway’s annual Day in the Greenway, a day of volunteer activities along the I-90 corridor. The specific project of interest to whitewater paddlers will be at the property recently purchased by King County as public open space just outside North Bend near the current access at Tanner Road. We will be doing stewardship work to remove

May 26, in Asheville, NC, AW is hosting an event with the Asheville Affiliates to raise money for our River Stewardship work program.  Numerous community partners have pitched in to support us.  From Grove Park Inn and Resort spa passes, to rafting on rivers across the Southeast, to a day at the Biltmore Estate, we will be raffling and auctioning many, many fabulous items.  We are referring to this list as the “Relaxation to Adventure List.”   Many of you won’t