River Safety Techniques

In the Gates of the Arctic Natnl. ParkAlaska’s rivers are the best path to see the backcountry for non-motorized adventures, traveling in relative comfort and seeing the grandeur of Alaska. Still, cold moving water in remote areas can also be dangerous. Every summer, we hear stories of tragedies and of near misses on Alaska’s rivers and in this episode we’ll tackle that topic head-on. We’ll be talking with two very experienced river paddlers who have a stro