Rubber-boating expeditions, steelhead fishing, chukar hunting, and canyon backpacking in the Grande Ronde’s 90-mile “primitive” corridor was my saving grace of outdoor adventure while attending college in the middle of a wheat field.
So, when Brian, my long time friend from Pullman, invited me for an overnight float through some of its more remote and rugged canyons, my skin crawled with excitement. Some people relive their college years through alumni football tickets; others revisit their fraternities and try to show the young kids how to party. As for me, I’d do it with wet feet on the Grande Ronde River, which holds a special spot in my heart as one of earth’s most amazing places.
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- Introduction
- Return to the Ronde
- Video
- Gear Notes
- More Information
- Previous "24" Episodes
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Ryan,
What backpack is that? HMG porter? Also, who made the tarp? Finally, what model pack raft is that?
Thanks!
Great vid, and glad to see another 24 adventure. The "Done in 24" is a great idea that shows what's possible with some planning and imagination. Inspiring.
Really enjoyed this video.
The packraft is very much on my mind these days.
I want to incorporate one for my next long distance hike in some way and seeing it in action is inspiring.
Thanks for sharing!
RJ
Im not a packrafter and wil prob never be (no rivers here to practice on :) but this was a great atmosphere piece that combined good looking vid and edit, nice commentary, gripping story and just a tad of gear. I loved it
Mike
Great concept and excellent execution. Ryan, like so many others have said, well written story with a great video that takes us along and gets us stoked. Keep up the quality and interaction. They are what makes this more than just a web site.
Anyone figure out which model Alpacka this is??
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