The White Salmon should be high on the bucket list of every advanced river paddle boarder. Between BZ corner to the Columbia River is twelve miles of exhilarating Class3+ whitewater, pool drop rapids, and scenic gorges. A perfect test-piece river for the whitewater SUP paddler. The entire run is within three sections. The Middle from BZ to Husum has some of the more technical whitewater, including Maytag rapids. Before you tackle this section, be sure to know how to navigate shallow Class3, recover quickly, and be prepared to read-and-run. In this video we made an alternate entrance point to the river. Jumping off the cliffs above Maytag is a risk you may or may not want to take. https://halagear.com/?ref=SUPPAUL Husum Falls at the end of the run has gobbled up a number of paddlers. The powerful hydraulics have dislocated knees and broken gear. There is an underwater ledge that can keep swimmers. Beware! The Lower section begins with Rattle Snake, a pool drop that is the most photographed rapid on this section of river. A great session to run over and over again to get the shots. The rest of the section is short and great to do a couple of laps on. There is a fun mile long of busy Class2 wave trains and rock dodging, and a few surfing opportunities including Cave Wave. The Bottom (or Lower Lower) section begins at Northwestern Park. It's been only a decade since a dam was removed in the lower gorge. The former lake is now a world class river, with fun whitewater and narrow gorges. There is a mandatory portage around Steelhead Falls. It's about three hundred yards of moss covered rocks and bolder scrambling. But the keeper hole at the bottom of Steelhead necessitates the portage. Some kayakers do run the drop. Be part of the river community by having your throw bag ready if you rendezvous with a group of boaters running the Falls. The last rapid of the run is the S-turn. It follows signs warning of hazards bellow. The hazard is a fish weir. Normally it is tucked closer to the river-left shore to be in the way. But, the rapids bellow require navigation. Hit a couple of drops that take you left, but move right under boulder channels to get in the main current moving right. Then navigate to avoid the pushy right wall. Then you are done, minus the mile long paddle out in often strong headwinds. Hala Paddle boards featured: https://halagear.com/?ref=SUPPAUL I receive a small affiliate commission when you buy gear. Clothing worn in video: BEYOND CLOTHING: https://tinyurl.com/y86fjpow Thanks for watching. My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

A look into the Bottom Gorge of the White Salmon River on paddle boards. A test piece for any whitewater SUP paddler. Thanks for watching. https://halagear.com/?ref=SUPPAUL My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

'SUPeveryone, I'm Paul Clark SUPPAUL. In this video, we're talking paddle board leashes specifically for the river. The Hala Convertible Quick Release and Ankle Leash is the industry leading leash system intended to be worn by river board sports enthusiasts. Running whitewater on a paddle board or river surfing? This is the leash for you. Just remember, if you are going to wear a leash on the river make sure it is a quick release system worn above the waist. NEVER NEVER NEVER wear an ankle leash on the river. Swift water hazards can be deadly. If you catch a leash on something like a tree or rock you will simply not be able to free yourself. This leash includes a solid sailor's shackle, locking carabiner, removable ankle band, and either a 7' or 9' coiled leash. The ankle band is to be used for open water paddling on lakes and the ocean. (Again, never wear the ankle leash on the river.) This leash system can be worn on on standard river PFDs and rescue vests. Hala Paddle boards featured: https://halagear.com/?ref=SUPPAUL I receive a small affiliate commission when you buy gear. Clothing worn in video: BEYOND CLOTHING: https://tinyurl.com/y86fjpow Thanks for watching. My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

As we say farewell to 2020, here is my salute to overcoming the challenges. This year was difficult to say the least for so many people. Staying healthy and sane was top priority. There was death in my family. I was victim to crime. Boarder closures for most of the year kept me away from loved ones. Content jobs came and went. Events I look forward to were cancelled. Bla bla. But in this year I created the SUPPAUL Podcast to reach out to people, to learn about their perspectives. I was able to travel to remote wilderness locations, often solo. I was in the position to help family when they needed it the most. Yes, and I paddled. As often as I could. Life is short. It's fragile. It's ephemeral. What you make of it will be what you are remembered for. What is your 2020 legacy? Clothing worn in video: BEYOND CLOTHING: https://tinyurl.com/y86fjpow Thanks for watching. My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

The first SUPPAUL Vlog episode in three months. Crazy times. I am have created a podcast, the SUPPAUL podcast in the meantime. And have travelled to Tennessee visit relatives, and to paddle Appalachian rivers with friends.

I'm often asked why I paddle board on rivers. I guess the answer is because I love rivers and don't want to sit in a boat. Because inflatable paddle boards and durable and I can travel with them to exciting places. And because I love the adventure. Getting to a place that is peaceful and remote is an amazing experience. That's why. Location: Snoqualmie Falls, Washington Music: "The Suburbs" by Little Jeans Clothing worn in video: BEYOND CLOTHING: https://tinyurl.com/y86fjpow Thanks for watching. My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

In this episode, we are off to Baja. It's a trip to chase the sun as winter approaches. It's my first international trip of 2020 due to Covid. And it's an escape from the US during the Presidential election and potential aftermath. We fly Alaskan airlines on a one-way ticket from Medford, Oregon where I parked the van at my buddy's farm. Not sure when I'll return. I guess I will let the weather, Covid, and the election dictate those things. The flight was straight forward with a quick layover in LA. There was plenty of space for social distancing, and everyone seemed okay to comply with Covid mandates for face coverings. Once in San Jose del Cabo, immigration was easy. And the Cactus rental car I had reserved was available and the process was simple. After an hour's drive from the airport on the Cabo by-pass toll highway, I arrived in Pescadero Surf Camp where I will be based for the first few days as I acclimatize to Baja Time. Clothing worn in video: BEYOND CLOTHING: https://tinyurl.com/y86fjpow Thanks for watching. My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

That one time when I took a 12.6 inflatable paddle board to Baja and paddled 300 miles along the Sea of Cortez. I was a long distance sea kayaker in a past life. And have paddled the entire 1000-mile coast in a kayak, twice, both times solo. So, in 2014, I wanted to see if paddle boarding would be a similar experience. I flew to San Jose Del Cabo from my home in Oregon. Then took shuttles, busses, and hitch hiked up to Santa Rosalia where I began the paddling. Sixteen days and 300 miles later I arrived in La Paz. Tired, sore, but enthusiastic. Clothing worn in video: BEYOND CLOTHING: https://tinyurl.com/y86fjpow Thanks for watching. My site is https://www.suppaul.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suppaul_pics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/suppaulclark FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/suppaulclark Paul Clark is SUPPAUL chasing adventure from the perspective of a paddle board.

The Eisbach Wave in Munich, Germany is well known to inland surfers. On my recent trip to Europe paddling rivers in Austria and Slovenia, I had the opportunity to stop in Munich to visit the wave. Here's my b-roll footage.