Radford Bean
- Apr 8, 2018
Does Flatwater Paddling Suck?
I recently read a post on one of the many Facebook paddling group sites from someone who said that flatwater paddling sucks, which...
Radford Bean
- Mar 2, 2018
Planning Meals for Multi-Day Paddling Trips
While the information I present in this article is useful to those doing multi-day trips using canoes, I wrote this article more for...
Radford Bean
- Feb 20, 2018
Cold Water Immersion—It’s a Life or Death Matter
Forget the 120 Rule, so says Moulton Avery, whose cold water safety presentation I had the pleasure of attending. Avery used the May 16,...
Radford Bean
- Feb 19, 2018
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
- Oct 22, 2017
Oregon Kicks Off First Outdoor Summit
I had the opportunity on Monday, October 16, to attend the very first Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit at Oregon State University (OSU)....
Radford Bean
- Sep 22, 2017
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
- Aug 28, 2017
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 4
This was the final day of our trip. After a breakfast of oatmeal and blueberries and fresh fruit, and after washing up a small load of...
Radford Bean
- Aug 27, 2017
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 3
We broke camp early and, after a breakfast of oatmeal and blueberries, began making our way to Stuart Island. Today would be our longest...
Radford Bean
- Aug 26, 2017
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 2
I don't sleep well when camping, so I was up somewhat early. Day two started out with me taking a short hike in search of wildlife....
Radford Bean
- Aug 25, 2017
Four-Day Kayaking Expedition in the San Juan Islands - Day 1
I was joined on this four-day sea kayaking expedition by my best friend, Stephanie Cowles, and trip leaders from Next Adventure in...
