They Flipped the Switch
April 9, 2008.
Electrical power at the O.A.R.S. Angels Camp, California, HQ is now running entirely on solar energy. Next up… solar for the O.A.R.S. warehouse and office in Flagstaff, Arizona, for
Colorado River operations in the Grand Canyon, as well as the warehouses and offices in Lewiston, Idaho, for the four rivers we run in the state (
Middle Fork Salmon, Main Salmon, Gorges of the Lower Salmon and
Hells Canyon on the Snake River), in
Jackson, Wyoming, for operations in Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, and in Vernal, Utah, for operations in
Dinosaur National Monument.
Solar panels from behind, with transformer boxes in the distant background.
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More Video of the North Fork American Race
April 9, 2008.
Thanks to James Rodger, O.A.R.S. CA/OR Regional Manager, for taking these video clips at Bogus Thunder Rapid on the North Fork American at the April 5 race.
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North Fork American Race Video
April 8, 2008.
Video of the North Fork American Race this past weekend taken by James Rodger, O.A.R.S. California/Oregon Regional Manager.
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North Fork American Race Photos
April 7, 2008.
It was an awesome weekend at the North Fork American race. Sunny skies, mild temps, lots of boaters and interesting people, outstanding scenery…
Representing O.A.R.S. were guides Roberto Carrero and Danny Amos, as well as friends-of-O.A.R.S. Danny and Ashley.
Still waiting for results (http://www.nfarace08.blogspot.com/), but, hey, it was really about being on the river and hanging with good folks.
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Rafting BIG Water in the Grand Canyon in 1983, Part II
April 7, 2008.
Lots of excellent footage of the Grand Canyon with big water, especially that of Lava Rapid at HUGE flows… thanks to Jeffe Aronson for putting the images together.
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Rafting BIG Water in the Grand Canyon in 1983, Part I
April 7, 2008.
Longtime O.A.R.S. guide, Jeffe Aronson, put together a slideshow of some BIG water in the Grand Canyon in 1983. That was the year the Glen Canyon dam nearly burst. As a frame of reference, for those of you who have rafted the Grand Canyon during the summer months, you probably experienced it between 10,000-20,000 cfs (cubic feet per second). The river was running at 100,000 cfs when these images were captured. Big Fun!
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California Rivers – THE Place to be in the Spring
April 7, 2008.
Warm, Sunny Weather; Lush, Green Hillsides; Wild Waterfalls; Blooming Wildflowers and Trees; Spring Skiing; Snowmelt: California Whitewater Rafting! Springtime in California – the state comes alive with natural beauty and outdoor activities…
What other California whitewater rafting company offers a rafting guide school including:
–6 consecutive days on California rivers at a reduced price
–FREE Teva shoes
–Further reduced prices for students 18-23 years with a valid college I.D.
–A chance to meet the Teva Product Testing team and an opportunity to share the river with members of the Teva Pro Kayak Team
Train with the O.A.R.S. guide crew on multiple California rivers in the Sierra Nevada, including the South Fork of the American, Merced and depending on the water levels and the group, the Class IV Tuolumne and/or the North Fork of the Stanislaus. The O.A.R.S./Teva guide school takes place April 20-26.
The O.A.R.S. “Whitewater Bootcamp” includes swift water rescue and navigation, boat rigging, care for gear, the art of camping. At the end of training you may apply to become an O.A.R.S. guide, or simply feel more confident in your rafting abilities.
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Whitewater Rafting Guide School – Rule the California Rivers
April 3, 2008.
O.A.R.S. California Whitewater Rafting Guide School, aka Whitewater Boot Camp, trips are filling up fast. Want to be a raft guide? The savviest person on a private trip? Be more informed about your surroundings? Spend six days on California rivers for a super sweet deal – sweeter still if you are a college student between 18-23 years old? Collect FREE Teva shoes? Share the river with the Teva Team’s pro-kayakers?
Sunday, April 20th – Saturday 26th
(includes FREE Teva shoes and deeply discounted rates for students 18-23 years old with a valid college i.d.)
Sunday, May 11 – Saturday, May 17
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Idaho Whitewater Rafting – The Ideal Mother’s Day Gift
April 1, 2008.
Women – what are you doing for a Mother’s Day gift this year? O.A.R.S. is offering a Women-Only whitewater rafting trip on Idaho’s “River of No Return” (the Main Salmon River).
What a better way to celebrate mom! The Wild and Scenic Main Salmon River surges through a scenic canyon in rolling wave trains and exciting drops, separated by lazy stretches during which you can sit back, relax and get caught up with one another. Create lasting memories while relaxing riverside in a natural steaming mineral bath. Allow our guides pamper you by rowing you and your mom down river and preparing all your meals. Heck, we’ll even do your dishes!
This special Class III river trip in the 3.2 million-acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness departs July 15 and lasts for six days.
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