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When paddlers refer to the Upper Clackamas they mean the waters upstream of North Fork Resevoir which is part of PGE’s hydropower facilties on the river. The run from Sandstone Bridge (Three Lynx) down to the Memaloose Weigh Station just above the reservoir makes a great 13.5 mile day trip although many kayakers focus on…

The Willamette River near Canby feels more like a very long lake than a river. You can paddle upstream as easily as downstream. This makes a shuttle unnecessary, so you can do this trip by yourself. Although houses and boat docks dot the shoreline on both sides of the river, the scenery is lush with trees towering over the river banks. You’ll find a boat launch at the Molalla River State Park, allowing direct access to the Willamette River. The mouth of the Mollala river empties into the Willamette about 1/2 a mile upstream from the boat launch. If you are ambitious and the water level allows, you can paddle up the Molalla and explore the natural surroundings. Just half a mile or so downstream from the boat launch you can see the Canby Ferry shuttling passengers and cars across the…

The McKenzie River originates at Clear Lake and flows 90 miles west to where it joins the Willamette River just below the town of Coburg. Along the way it flows through layers of volcanic rock. Just above the town of Blue River is Wolf Rock: Rising almost 1,000 feet, it is said to be the…

This run on the Sandy river from Revenue bridge to Dodge park starts out slow and picks up into some nice class II+ or class III rapids, depending on flow. It is a great companion run to the Dodge to Oxbow section just down river.   Looking upstream from the river you can see the…

The North Umpqua River originates in Maidu Lake in the Cascade Range. The 34-mile stretch from Rock Creek to Soda Springs Dam is protected as a Wild & Scenic River. The scenery is a mix of rugged canyon walls, towering Douglas firs, and mossy forests, hung with lichen. One of the most unique things about…

North Fork Reservoir is part of a Portland General Electric hydropower complex on the Clackamas River just east of Estacada, in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Range an easy drive from the Portland area. Inflatable kayaks provide a great opportunity to explore the far shores of the North Fork Reservior in solitude. Kayak to the…

The float from Dodge to Oxbow is a great class II+ run for beginner paddlers looking to progress to more difficult water. This scenic 6.25 mile float begins with the Class III “Pipeline” Rapid then eases into numerous pool drops. Class II rapids intertwine with sweeping vistas and abundant wildlife. This is the starting point for Oregon’s State Scenic…

Inflatable Kayak World is the #1 blog for information on inflatable kayaks and canoes. It is run by Allison Mac, a long time passionate inflatable kayaker, who reviews each of the different boat models, shares informative paddling tips and advice as well as recommendations on where to buy. If you are interested in learning about inflatable…

We’ve compiled some of the best images we could find on the web as well as customer photos that have been submitted. We hope you enjoy them. If you have a photo you’d like to share, send them to [email protected] Below is an instructional video about our Aire Tomcat Solo and Tandem IK’s.    

Q. What is the reservation process? It’s pretty simple. Just give us a call, email or chat with us online to check our availability. Once we see if we have an opening simply go through the reservation process online. Once the reservation is placed, we’ll get an email notifying us that the reservation has been placed. We’ll then shoot you an email to confirm and then arrange a time for pickup. Q. How do I get my security deposit back? Once all the gear is returned in good condition, we’ll issue a refund for the security deposit portion or your reservation. We issue the refund the same day the gear is returned but it may take several days for it to process through you individual banking institution. Q. What does ‘IK’ stand for? A. Kayakers use the term IK as the abbreviation for ‘inflatable…

Class I : EASY – Waves are small; passages clear. No serious obstacles. Class II : MEDIUM – Rapids of moderate difficulty with passages clear. Class III : DIFFICULT – Waves are numerous, high, irregular; rocks; eddies; rapids with passages clear though narrow, requiring expertise in maneuvering. Class IV : VERY DIFFICULT – Long rapids; waves powerful and irregular;…