Eugene
Welcome to the Eugene region
Eugene is located at the confluence of the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. Our city is cradled between the Cascades and Coastal mountain ranges which provides fun for all levels of experience. With an average yearly rainfall of fifty inches or more, Eugene is one of the most diverse kayaking destinations in the world.
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Regional Rivers
Class I/II. A great beginner run that runs fall to spring. Optimum flows: 400 to 2000 CFS
Great playboating beginner spot; learn to cartwheel here. Must have a solid roll.
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Regional Paddling News
WHITEWATER WARRIORS GO GREEN
By Sherri Buri McDonald The Register-Guard
Published: February 17, 2008 09:43AM
Permit Approved!
It has been a process, but the first permit has been approved for Eugene's "Hometown Throwdown"
Keeping An Angry River Happy, Rafting a river to save it in China by Camilla Mortensen
This story displays two local Eugene paddlers, (Trip Jennings and Travis Winn) they are not only known for their international environmental stewardship, they also spend alot of their time paddling in the Eugene region.
National Paddling News
The Second Annual Am I Ready for the Gauley Yet? Contest.Aug 23 08 - Yup, it is that time of the year again. Gauley Season!
Midwest Freestyle ChampionshipsAug 11 08 - I am off to coach at Wausau. It looks like it is going to be a great time, and Cole has organized some screen time for some movie premiers. Look for event coverage at www.worldkayakblogs.com/throwdown
In Between Swims : The Olympic Whitewater Slalom PreviewAug 07 08 - Ok boys and girls it's time for the OLYMPICS!!
West Coast Women's White Water Festival Jul 24 08 - Recently, Christina Russell, a professional kayaker from Bend, OR organized the West Coast Women's White Water Festival with the help of Heather Herbeck, a professional kayaker from White Salmon, WA. The event incorporated boater-cross, 8-ball, down-river runs, in addition to yoga classes, a barbeque, video screenings and camping. The event was highly successful attracting about 30 ladies from Oregon, Washington, North Carolina and beyond.
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Playboating and scouting a first descent A recent blog post by: althea
This last weekend me and two of my kayaking buddies[...]
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