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Whitewater Rafting Near Missoula
Experience the best whitewater rafting near Missoula with trips for all skill levels. Enjoy thrilling rapids, scenic floats, and beautiful landscapes with expert guides.
6 Reasons To Go Rafting On The Lochsa River With Zoo Town Surfers
Non-Stop Whitewater Action: Did you know that that the Lochsa spans 30 miles and includes over 40 named rapids?
Low Water On The Lochsa: What Does This Mean For Boaters?
What Will Conditions Be Like On The Lochsa This Season? Around this time every year, I get asked the same question; what will flows be like? I usually base my answers off of what snow pack looks like, and when the weather starts to warm up historically. When we have a...
Winter Boating Advice
Spring flows and Summer floats are right around the corner. If you are a boater, you know this, and are likely getting excited thinking and dreaming. What pieces of gear you may need to upgrade or repair, what lines or rivers you may want to explore, or how...
New Beginnings: Part 2
What an honor it is to be writing this and introducing ourselves to all of our future friends, employees, coworkers, partners and customers. Megan and I are so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to do what we love to do, serve our community, as well as educate...
ZTS – New Beginnings
One of my favorite memories from ZTS is when me and Scott Doherty hopped in the old, silver World Class Kayak Academy van with some local teenagers from Missoula and travelled north to Canada and all the way up to BC, topping it off with some world class surf at...
HOLIDAY GUIDE-MADE GIFT GUIDE!
If you’ve got outdoors-focused friends & family, and you have no idea what to get them for Christmas or birthdays, and you want to support small businesses & talented guides, here’s the short list of some gift ideas- all guide-made & guide-owned. Happy...
BRAND-NEW KAYAKERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
This advice column is fairly standard and meant to give any rookie boater some helpful hints or reminders. First you’ll figure out the gear, the on-water safety, and the basic idea of getting yourself downstream. After that comes all the stuff that makes becoming a...
RECIPE FOR YOUR NEXT COLD-WEATHER RIVER TRIP: WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
It’s easy, it’s a hot dish, and anything tastes good after a cold day on the water. (Serves 8-10) Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (chopped) 3 cans great northern beans (14.5oz each) 2 cans chicken broth (14oz each) 1 can chopped green chilis...
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