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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

National River Cleanup Week Offers a Chance to Give Back to Rivers When you stop to think of all the things rivers give us—from drinking water to wildlife habitat to stunning scenery to unforgettable paddling adventures—it’s surprising how often we take them for granted and how often their gifts are repaid with neglect or outright abuse. The National River Cleanup Week, May 14-22, offers us all a chance to show our appreciation and concern for our favorite rivers. Click here for

National River Cleanup Week Offers a Chance to Give Back to Rivers When you stop to think of all the things rivers give us—from drinking water to wildlife habitat to stunning scenery to unforgettable paddling adventures—it’s surprising how often we take them for granted and how often their gifts are repaid with neglect or outright abuse. The National River Cleanup Week, May 14-22, offers us all a chance to show our appreciation and concern for our favorite rivers. Click here for

American Whitewater volunteers got The Sang Run Access on the Upper Yough ready for the first Saturday release last weekend. First Charlie and Sandy Walbridge drove out from Bruceton Mills to mow the grass and pick up litter. Then John Regan brought his tractor up from Friendsville to spread a truckload of gravel. He’s almost as good in that machine as he is in his kayak! We also repaired and replaced the AW access sign that some idiot ran over

American Whitewater volunteers got The Sang Run Access on the Upper Yough ready for the first Saturday release last weekend. First Charlie and Sandy Walbridge drove out from Bruceton Mills to mow the grass and pick up litter. Then John Regan brought his tractor up from Friendsville to spread a truckload of gravel. He’s almost as good in that machine as he is in his kayak! We also repaired and replaced the AW access sign that some idiot ran over