IN THIS ISSUE

8EEditor’s Note The lesson of powerful rivers

9EInbox & Ear to the Ground Letters, opinions, poetry, and industry news

10ERoad Trips Five National Parks that are road trip worthy

12EPacific Crest Trail A journey through the North State

16EIndigenous Watercraft Rekindling the Native coastal culture

20EHow To Catch Wind Tips for setting sail

22EFreediving Exploring the depths of human endurance on one breath

24EWhitewater The big runoff has raft guides on their toes

26EDownieville Classic This legendary MTB event celebrates 25 years

32EEarn Your Beer Volunteering and Gravity Heights

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33EEvents Calendar Upcoming races and events

38EGear We Love Goodies for your active lifestyle

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2023, #129 ON THE COVER: Rafters drop through Lower Ruck-a-Chucky Falls on the Middle Fork of the American River. The Class IV commercial stretch is one of the most popular rafting trips in California and features the famous Tunnel Chute rapid. Photo Credit: Dylan Silver/OARS .