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AIRE & Tributary Sale
Go big on a multi-day expedition, yuk it up on some flatwater, or R2 with your bestie—with all AIRE and Tributary on sale until 9/30, your next adventure is more attainable than ever.
HydroSkin
Forget hay rides, this autumn, tour the fall foliage in HydroSkin. With a water-shedding exterior and a soft, insulating interior HydroSkin provides full immersion protection for cooler weather adventures.
Used Gear. New Adventures.
Buying used equipment and apparel from NRS is a great way to outfit yourself on a budget. Grab these used deals before they’re gone, and start planning your next adventure.
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The Real and Mythical Challenges of a Kunene River Expedition » A Kunene River descent redefines type 2 fun. It requires Class V boating skills, technical portages and keen reflexes to thwart croc attacks.

In Bloom: River Scum and Healing Hearts Along the South Fork Salmon » After a breakup, a backpacking trip along the South Fork Salmon and the writing prompt, “Get to know a plant” let Monica Nigon re-find joy.

Naomie Elyard & the Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club » The Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club is forging community and nurturing the next generation of river lovers, one weekly paddle at a time.

An Antecedent River: Seeing the Yampa Through New Eyes » As a former Yampa River guide, Izzy Lidsky returns as a wild card on a private trip where she reflects on her past at each river bend.

Managing the Oars: A Case Study on the Rogue » Pulling from her experience guiding on the Rogue River, Krystal Collins shares her tips on shipping oars and basic oar management.

WILD » In the latest short film from 286° West, Scotland’s harsh beauty along the River Lyon tempts us to discover open spaces of our own.

A Guide to SUP Expeditions » SUP expeditions take river adventures to the next level. Shannon Mahre, SUP coach and guide, shares her basic tips to crush an overnighter.

Paddling & Not Paddling Southeastern National Parks » When it comes to exploring Congaree, Everglades and Mammoth Cave National Parks, Mike Bezemek can’t fully endorse the paddling but the adventure? 10/10

Little Mossy Ship » Borrowing from the classic words of Norman Maclean and others, Little Mossy Ship is an auditory and visual representation of the Adventure Angler.

About NRS: Northwest River Supplies
In 1972, with only $2,000 in his personal savings, Bill Parks started Northwest River Supplies with one mission: to help others raft. 42 years later, Bill sold NRS to its employees. Today, the 100% employee-owned business strives to continue Bill’s legacy helping people pursue passions on the water.
At our Moscow, Idaho headquarters you’ll find passionate water-lovers just like you, from rafters to whitewater kayakers, sea kayakers to stand up paddlers, kayak anglers to fly fishermen. Our lives, and livelihoods, are drawn to water.