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Radford Bean
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Winter Recreation—Great for the Body and the Soul
It’s winter, and for many that means curling up on the couch in front of a fireplace with a good book in hand and a blanket covering...
Radford Bean
Feb 19, 20182 min read
The Right Boat for the Right Water
I've been paddling for decades. I lead paddle trips in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Puget Sound. I've also paddled in the Salish...
Radford Bean
Sep 22, 20174 min read
Paddle Safely - Your Life Depends on It
It's an early fall day; you set out in the morning; the water is calm and as smooth a sheet of glass; there's not a cloud in the sky; the...
Radford Bean
Dec 9, 20152 min read
Check the Weather Before You Paddle
Canoe & Kayak magazine recently reported on the death of former CEO and co-founder of North Face, Doug Tompkins, who died as a result of...
Radford Bean
Aug 12, 20152 min read
Lightning and Paddlers
You’re paddling on one of the many beautiful lakes in central Oregon; you’re out in the middle of the lake; you hear it. First it’s a low...
Radford Bean
Apr 14, 20154 min read
A Hard Lesson Learned Tragically
A tragic event occurred on April 12 in which two kayakers lost their lives and left another one fighting for his life after they got...
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