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River Runner Blog

A lot of the content we develop is for members only and shared through our newsletter Cascade Currents. If you haven’t already joined, we strongly encourage you to become a member of the Lower Columbia Canoe Club!

Our emphasis on safety and knowledge of local runs are defining characteristics of the LCCC. As such, we’ll occasionally post safety articles that originally ran in Cascade Currents, or trip reports on local runs, here on our Blog.

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How to Survive a Big Club Trip

Courtney Wilton reflects on leading large club groups, after having led a trip a week on the White Salmon all summer and co-led a couple of larger groups in the fall.

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the LCCC Canoe Library

The LCCC has a stash of great canoes that members can borrow! You don’t have to drive your old boat across the country. If you want your new boat, you’ll have to bring it.

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Trip Report: Murtle Lake, BC

Member Dennis Pennell continues to explore the wilder places in the Pacific Northwest.

Teresa Gryder 10/5/25 Teresa Gryder 10/5/25

new Klamath class 4 run OPEN: Kikacéki Canyon

Freed by the removal of dams, this short, exciting run is only 20 miles from I-5.

Teresa Gryder 9/29/25 Teresa Gryder 9/29/25

The Mama Bear Swim Team

TIPS FOR WHITEWATER SWIMMING

Don’t stand up.
Defensive and aggressive swimming are both useful techniques.
Hang onto your paddle and use it.
Save your energy.
Time your breaths.
Put your boat where you want it.
Wear a good life jacket.
**and for the record, Nick in the blue canoe did NOT swim Mama Bear.