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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. Shop all used items now »
2021 NRS LEAD Ambassadors
NRS is shifting the focus of our athlete ambassador program to prioritize community engagement and activism. We’re also introducing a new group of influential changemakers in the paddling community—the NRS LEAD Ambassadors. LEAD stands for Leaders in Environment, Access and Diversity. Meet our inaugural class of LEAD ambassadors and learn more about their work now.
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Being a Good Boater Can Make You a Bad Boater » When rigging, rowing and rivers become second nature, a good boater can forget what it’s like to be a rookie and risks teaching bad habits.
Facing Fear to Find Adventure » As a solo female paddler, Kimberly has a lot to say about fear. In fact, she’s always afraid but she never regrets facing her fears when it comes to adventure.
Decision » A short film from our friends at Werner shares the story of wild Alaska shorelines, a remote lighthouse and the ongoing problem of marine debris.
Row Like a Girl: And Other Advice for Women on the River » Beginner boaters always have questions, especially the ladies. Where do I… What if I’m on my… We got answers from the pros—women boaters.
Kayaking the Kwanza River: Behind the Scenes in Angola » A behind-the-scenes story from Team NRS paddler Mike Dawson’s latest film about a first descent of the Kwanza River in Angola.
A Resilient Paradise: Florida Keys » A sight-fishing paradise, the Florida Keys offer unparalleled opportunities for adventure anglers to target permit, bonefish and tarpon.
Six Questions to Ask a Trip Leader » Whether you're a first-time boater or just looking for a new crew, don't commit to a river trip before asking the Trip Leader these questions.
In Over Your Head: High-Water Horror Stories » Spring run-off: it’s all fun and games until the gauge goes off the charts and turns your adventure into a high-water horror story.
Hidden Wild » Three teens go beyond the homes and freeways of suburban Palm Beach County to explore an incredible network of swamps, scrub, and waterways.
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.