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Gragtmans on Desoto's Edge. Photo: Chris Gallaway

First Descent

by Chris Gragtmans December 27, 2011

Gonzo paddler Chris Gragtmans notches two first descents down massive, rain-swollen waterfalls in the South.

Blue Ridge Outdoors: Dueling Races

Dueling Races

by Graham Averill September 28, 2011

A look at two of the toughest creek boat races in the country.

Blue Ridge Outdoors: Green River narrows.

The Gorilla That Eats Paddlers

by Chris Gragtmans September 28, 2011

The river has a way of humbling anyone who becomes complacent with its power.

Photo: Jeremy Rogers

Do the R-2: Tiny rafts, steep creeks, big fun

by Graham Averill May 27, 2011

R-2 creeking is essentially what raft guides do on their day off. They borrow a small two-person raft from their bosses and push it, scrape it, and paddle like hell through tight rain-dependent creeks in the mountains.

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My Favorite River

by Graham Averill May 27, 2011

Boaters pick the best of the Blue Ridge.

River Right

River Right

by BRO Staff May 26, 2011

From wide flatwater family fun to raging whitewater rapids, River Right is your guide to water play in the mountains. In following pages you’ll find profiles of featured river outfitters, as well as popular riverside destinations and events.