November 10th, 2009 Malina
Oh Diesel to the D-A-N. What shall we write about you? The story of how you got your knickname? No no, the story about the circus is so much better. And yet, I lack proof that the events unfolded as you say they do and thus, cannot breathe a word. I must keep my credibility. And so, your mysteries remain safe. For now…….or until they are eclipsed by some new hilarity that you cook up in that wacky and mischivious brain of yours…..
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November 6th, 2009 Malina
Now that summer rafting is getting to be a fond memory and you’re bundled up in wool sweaters and cozy Ugg boots, you might be hankering for a little “virtual” time on the river. If so, pop up some corn (really a butter-and-salt-delivery-service, hello) and check out the PBS documentary called “River of Renewal” tonight, Nov 6th– a film on the Klamath River. If you’re inspired to maybe get to know this river system a little better learn more about it on yours truly’s website!
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November 4th, 2009 Malina
Ah November. She finds us cleaning gear, ordering replacement parts, fixing paddles, rolling and storing boats….and yes, still available to raft the South Fork with hardy souls willing to brave lower temperatures so they can see the changing colors and experience a quiet and private day on the water! We’re game if you are!
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October 29th, 2009 Malina
Ah…..Gay Paree, the City of Lights. And butter. And croissants, pain au chocolat, pate, champagne, beautiful melons from Provence, steak au poivre…..piles of golden frites, bowls of moules meuniere……good lord! How much fun did AO reservationist Lenka have on her vacation this year?? And in such a mecca of gastronomic delights how does she still fit in her cute AO tank top?? If you recently ate a year’s worth of calories in a single day and can still fit into your AO send me your leftovers! Or, just send me the photographic proof to: Malina at aorafting.com
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October 27th, 2009 Malina
People who are rafting for the first time often ask us for tips on what to wear on a rafting trip. Our advice is practical and sensible, aimed at making you comfortable while rafting and camping—but possibly not the most fashion forward. For that, check out this recent runway show in Milan! Although watch out for the yellow stilletos at bottom of the page which just might make your raft capsize……..yikes!
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October 22nd, 2009 Malina
Meet Mr. Nash, one of the lynch-pins of our Tuolumne River operation! Guiding for us since…..oh lord a long time I’m not even really sure……. Noah has guided basically all of our rivers over his career with us, ran our Merced operation for a spell, and shepards the newest members of the flock at our annual Whitewater Guide Schools. In the off-season you’ll find him channeling spider-man as he scales rocky precipuces and catching air on the snowy slopes high above Tahoe. Oh, and as you can see, Left, Nashty is also quite the Grill-Master.
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October 22nd, 2009 Malina
Not ones to let the end of the California Rafting season get them in a funk–and certainly not above finding beauty outside of a river canyon, AO guides Brooke and Liz make the best of a lovely fall day in the Rocky Mountain National Park. But being river guides, they brought a little AO with them for the hike. If you took your AO on a sightseeing venture lately send me the proof. Perhaps it shall inspire me to turn off the computer monitor and go outside. malina @aorafting.
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October 19th, 2009 Malina
If you can’t wait until the 2010 California Rafting season opens for a whitewater fix join us this January in South America for a rafting adventure that will blow everything else out of the water! I mean our trips in California are awesome and everything but our trip in Chile is beyond awesome–a riverside resort complete with Yoga classes, a wood-fired hot tub and local wines. Plus the glorious Futaleufu River, whose beauty is hard to match. Oh and horseback riding. Hiking. Lazy days by the river. Tasty local food.
Did I mention a crew of AO friends and family is heading down this year too? And of course we are officially more fun than a barrel of
monkeys, harder to tie down than a herd of cats, and totally ready to rumble. Can you even process how fun this trip is going to be?
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October 14th, 2009 Malina
Don’t let the Christmas displays barging into your life from annoying retailers disuade you–it is actually NOT the dead of winter yet, and we are NOT hosting Mr. and Mrs. Claus and company on a rafting trip.
It’s October, the colors are changing, the hills are golden and the water on the South Fork of the American River is flowing well–about 1200-1600 CFS pretty much everyday the water is “up.” (The “off” days are just fish flow–too low for rafting) The season on the Middle Fork is officially kaput so your option now is the upper or lower run of the South Fork, both of which have super fun class III rapids.
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October 12th, 2009 Malina
Come celebrate the successes and grass-roots triumphs of Friends of the River’s 30-year quest to protect California Rivers this weekend in San Francisco on October 16th.
Hosted at the Presidio Officer’s Club (ooooh, sounds swanky! Get out your fancy Chacos and wash your hair!), the event features a talk by Congressman Pete McClosky–who has been championing the environment since the 1970s.
Learn more about the event at the Friends of the River website.
PS: Our very own Scott A will be attending so if you want to get the inside scoop on all things AO you can stalk him there…..yikes!
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