Ep. 78: Talking with Tom O'Keefe from American Whitewater about River Closures and Openings

Gear Garage Live Show

Apr 29 2020 | 00:53:10

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Show Notes

This week Tom O'Keefe from American Whitewater joins us to talk about river closures and river openings. Tom is the Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director with American Whitewater and a hero for whitewater paddlers who enjoy access to rivers.

News of the week

Sign up for the Outdoor Alliance webinar about responsible recreation on May 5th

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Gear of the week

Wag Bags and American Whitewater Memberships (Zach)
Bag Balm (Priscilla)
Old School Trek Road Bike (Tom)

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We're all looking forward to getting back on the river soon![/caption]

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