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Astral + Kokatat Sale
Gear up for any adventure (in any season) with big deals on fan favorites from Astral and Kokatat. Save 25% on life jackets, dry suits, warm layers, footwear and more. Don’t wait—these discounts end soon!
PADDLING ACCESS FOR ALL
Water is for everyone. Everyone should be able to access and enjoy it. The PaddleWays app is your all-in-one digital tool for discovering, planning and navigating better paddling adventures. It provides detailed maps, real-time conditions, and more than 48,000 points of interest, for free.
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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“kayaker” with a little K: A Journey of Self Discovery » A thumb injury that forced Adam Elliott to step away from kayaking becomes an unexpected stop on the journey to spiritual enlightenment.
Finding River Sarah » Somewhere between the walls of the Grand Canyon and swimming holes on the Rogue, Sarah Knapp discovered a self she never knew existed.
Near the River » A new film by Darby McAdams highlights those who stand to lose the most should the Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric scheme flood the rapids of the Zambezi River.
Gateway Towns: Fort Benton, Montana » The historic town of Fort Benton, Montana, offers a gateway to exploration on the Upper Missouri River and a glimpse into times past.
Deesco Night: A Raft Guide’s Discada » At Deesco Night, a random collection of ingredients, all cooked together in a giant “discada” unite the Salt River Guide community.
Finding the Line: A Short Film by Katie Hake » Finding the Line, a short film by Katie Hake, explores the relationship between art and nature and the gradual unveiling of who we are meant to be. Watch now!
The Rogue, Rafting, and Raising the Next Generation of River Rats » A recent Rogue Rafting trip with the family gave lifelong river rat Adam Elliott a new perspective on the river and parenting.
Conquering Snowhole: A Vandal Ventures Adventure » Arielle Bennet came to college hoping for a fresh start. The University of Idaho Vandal Ventures program gave her new skills and new passion.
Paddle Tribal Waters Part II: Bring the Salmon Home » The Paddle Tribal Waters Program is using the first descent of a free-flowing Klamath to raise the next generation of tribal leaders and reconnect the Indigenous Youth of the Klamath River Basin to their heritage and homeland.
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.