In Today’s Newsletter: Learn one of the most important whitewater rescue techniques, find the best waterproof phone pouches, and discover why sometimes knowing less leads to better decisions.
Here are some of the top stories making waves this week:
🌊 How to recover another paddler's runaway kayak
🧠 The secret to improving high-stakes decision-making
How To Rescue A Friend’s Kayak In Whitewater
AQ Outdoors’ Simon Coward demonstrates a fast, efficient technique for recovering another paddler’s runaway kayak in moving water without letting go of your paddle or creating unnecessary hazards.
Best Waterproof Phone Pouches
We all like to unplug outdoors, but the truth is a phone is a valuable multi-tool.
The Case For Knowing Less
Inside the counterintuitive science of making better decisions in high-stakes moments.
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Issue 76 • Summer 2026
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Secret River Beneath The Grand Canyon
Citizen scientists are packrafting where few have ventured to gather data to help protect a critical aquifer.
The Rapids Are Real, The River Isn’t
Why artificial whitewater can’t capture the one thing paddlers crave.
How To Cook Up A Wild Shot
Wildlife photographer Tim Irvin’s recipe for capturing the photo of a lifetime.
