Alfredo Ramses
As a rafting enthusiast with years of experience navigating the world's most thrilling rapids, I'm dedicated to sharing expert techniques, in-depth gear reviews, and crucial safety insights. My goal is to empower both novice and seasoned rafters with the knowledge and confidence to tackle any river, ensuring every adventure is an unforgettable experience. Join me as we dive into the world of rafting, where excitement meets expertise.
Rafting Alone: The Definitive Safety & Solo Trip Guide
The definitive guide to rafting alone. We analyze expert consensus and safety data to reveal the immense risks and the one safe path for solo travelers.
Mastering Rafting Safety: A Class I-V River Guide
Don't just learn the rules. Our guide to whitewater rafting safety uses USCG data to reveal the true risks & how to avoid critical human errors.
Advanced Oar Techniques: A River Runner’s Framework
The definitive guide to advanced oar techniques. Our framework breaks down the physics of leverage, expert maneuvers, and proper rigging for total command.
Setting Up an Oar Frame: The Definitive Rigger’s Method
The definitive guide to rigging an oar frame. Master the Rigger's Trinity for oar sizing and the counter-tension method for an unshakeable setup.
The Rower’s Guide to Reading Whitewater: From Eddies to V’s
The definitive guide to whitewater navigation for oar rigs. Master our complete framework—from hydrology to back ferry—for pro-level river reading.
The Anatomy of an Oar Stroke: A Guide for Rafters
The definitive guide to rafting stroke technique. We deconstruct the physics & biomechanics of the Forward and Back strokes for ultimate river control.
How to Row a Raft: Master Technique & Read the River
The definitive guide to rowing a raft. Go beyond basics to master oar technique, decode river currents, and apply life-saving safety protocols.
Decoding River Dynamics: Read Water Like a Pro Rafter
The definitive guide to river water dynamics. Learn the physics behind the flow and master the W.O.R.M.S. framework that pros use to navigate any rapid.
River Hazards Explained: A Rafter’s Field Manual
The definitive field manual for river hazards. We explain the hydraulics of strainers, low-head dams, and undercuts with pro-level survival tactics.
How to Scout a Rapid: The Guide’s Field Blueprint
This is the guide's field blueprint for how to scout a rapid. Master systematic frameworks (WORMS) & pro-level techniques to ensure a safe, clean run.
