Filed under: River | Tags: Zebra Mussel Discovery, Zebra Mussel in Washington
The other day I was reading Zimo’s blog and came across this post.
After reading it I decided to do a little research and find a local news article about the findings. I found this article from the Seattle Times talking about the discovery.
Filed under: River | Tags: Alaska/Canada Magpie River, Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers, Australia Sun Kosi River, Canada Middle Fork, Chile North Johnstone River, Ecuador Futaleufú River, Idaho Río Upano, Italy Zambezi River, Nepal Çoruh River, Salmon River, Turkey Noce River, Zimbabwe/Zambia
While cruising across Echo’s Blog I found a post about National Geographic highlighting the Top 10 Whitewater Rafting.
It looks like the Middle Fork of the Salmon made #3! That’s excellent considering out of the 10, only two of them are in the United States.
Image Source HERE. idahostatesman.com
Who else made the list?
1. Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers, Alaska/Canada
2. Magpie River, Canada
3. Middle Fork, Salmon River, Idaho
4. Río Upano, Ecuador
5. Futaleufú River, Chile
6. North Johnstone River, Australia
7. Sun Kosi River, Nepal
8. Çoruh River, Turkey
9. Noce River, Italy
10. Zambezi River, Zimbabwe/Zambia
Have you floated any of the top 10? Share it.
Filed under: Dutch Oven, Idaho Whitewater Association | Tags: Dutch Oven Cook Off Boise Idaho
Idaho Whitewater Association’s annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off is coming up on Wednesday, February 3 at Cascade Outfitters / Maravia. This is always a fun event, but we need YOUR help to make it a success!
Rules for the Cooks
Charcoal is provided and will be ready at 5 PM
All entries must be cooked on site and ready at 7PM for judging.
A written recipe must accompany all entries.
All entries must have a sufficient quantity for audience(judges) sampling
IWA is not responsible for accidents or damages incurred in this event
Rules for the Audiences
You are the judges, please sample enough of the recipes to be able to have a give an informed vote or opinion.
Bring your appetite and prepare to be dazzled.
Prizes: Two categories this year:
A cooked food category and a dessert category.
$50 1st Prize in each category
$25 2nd Prize in each category
If you feel the need for roughage, bring a salad for yourself. (not a judging category) You may want to bring a chair and your beverage of choice as well.
It’s been a little bit since we posted but that’s because we’re working hard at getting the catalog ready to launch. We’re expecting it to hit home mid-February. If you don’t receive the catalog you can CLICK HERE to request one.
Filed under: Idaho Whitewater Association | Tags: Boise Idaho Rafting, Idaho Whitewater Association, Whitewater Movie Night
What are you doing tonight? If you don’t have any plans, why not hang out and watch whitewater movies for a couple hours?
Event: Home Movie Night
Date: 6 Jan 10, Wednesday
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Cascade Outfitters
Idaho Whitewater Association’s annual Home Movie Night is coming up on Wednesday, January 6 at Cascade Outfitters/Maravia. This is always a fun event, but we need YOUR help to make it a success! Please consider submitting some footage or slides to share with your fellow boaters. Old stuff, new stuff, wild to mild, action or scenery….its ALL GOOD! We really don’t have any rules, other than good taste (and that’s always debatable), but prefer something in the 5 to 15 minute range. Or not. Preferred media is a DVD, but we’ll try to have a VHS available this year.
Meeting will start at 7:00 pm at Cascade Outfitters / Maravia.
604 East 45th Street
Garden City, Idaho 83702
Cascade Outfitters will also be passing out 15% Off coupons to all who attend. This coupon is good for anything in stock and can be used through January 31st, 2010.
Come join us!
Filed under: Fun
For the holiday season we will have special hours. Take a look below if you’re planning on coming in before Christmas.
| Dec 21st-23rd | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Dec 24th-25th | Closed |
| Dec 28th – 30th | 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Dec 31st-Jan 1st | Closed |
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 2010 Payette River Parking, 2010 Payette River Passes, Payette River Parking, Payette River Passes
You can now purchase your 2010 Payette River Passes.
For $20 (cash or check), you can use this pass for the entire year. If you raft more than 6 times on the Payette River, this pass is your best value.
Don’t know if you need it or not? Check here.
Pick it up at 604 E 45th St, Boise ID 83713. (208) 322-4411
Filed under: Fun | Tags: Heavy Duty Coolers, Long Lasting Coolers, Rafting Coolers, Yeti Coolers, Yeti Tundra Coolers
Most of you are familiar with Yeti Coolers. They’re the newest and greatest cooler to enter the whitewater industry. These things are indestructible and Yeti does an excellent job trying to prove that. This week we were introduced to Yeti’s newest challege: 500lb Man vs Yeti Tundra.
Watch below, or click to watch it on YouTube.
Filed under: Gifts Under $25, Gifts Under $50 | Tags: Camping Gifts, Camping Gifts UNder $25.00, Coolers Under $25.00, Unique Gifts
Yesterday on Facebook and Twitter we posted an article from CNN Money regarding a new product that we started carrying. You can find the article HERE if you’re interested.
In the article they were talking about the Ice³ Cooler. This week, I’ve chosen this item as the gift item because it’s actually a really cool product.
Ice³ Cooler The ultimate Cooler, Ice Pack and Water Bottle Combination for your next river trip! Two tough food grade BPA free recyclable HDPE bottles have an inner cavity to fit around 6 standard pop or beer cans. Use for day trips to hold your six pack or as an ice block in your cooler!
Better than an ice pack, Better than a block of ice. Better than a cooler. If you like to go camping and could do without the wet watery mess at the bottom of your food cooler, then this is the solution for you! This new and exciting product will change the way you keep your food and drink cold. The Ice³ is also a great day use cooler when you want a nice cold drink whether you are cycling, boating, golfing or just working around the yard! It’s an easy and convenient way to keep your drinks cold. It is excellent for un-serviced jobsites as lunch coolers – the molded cavity can fit a couple sandwiches, a can of pop and provide cold drinking water through the day. The inner cavity between the two halves will accommodate six standard aluminum beverage cans. Simply fill the Ice³ with water and freeze it the day before you need it and use the Ice³ instead of the regular block of ice.
Holds 4 liters of water. 1 year warranty
Retail: $24.95
Sale: $22.50
Filed under: Fun | Tags: Idaho Whitewater Association, Idaho Whitewater Association Christmas Party, Idaho Whitewater Association Meetings
The Idaho Whitewater Association Christmas party is next Wednesday 12-2-09 at Idaho River Sports starting at 7pm.
They will be having the White Elephant gift exchange and Chef Bob Newman will be cooking the dinner to be served.
Please come join us for one of the best IWA meetings of the year. You do not need to be an IWA member to attend this party.
