This is my firsthand account of the private party effort that launched to aid in efforts to search for whitewater rafter Gabriel Vaughn, reported missing on Monday Feb 16, 2026. My narrative is shared with permission from Gabe's family, but it's not his story, its the story of the "search and rescue" trip. The Search Party “There’s a lost person (in the woods?) on an Illinois trip, I have limited info but want to invite you into the loop if appropriate.” It was Monday night

I’m standing in the Oregon Paddle Sports Store and Chance has just handed me two splatter paint patterned new throw ropes, with hot pink...

This is not the first time I’ve flipped a boat, but it is certainly the best photo evidence. Photo: Classic scenery on Fordyce Fordyce is...

Strokes & Steering: A study in choosing strokes wisely. Oregon Hole Gorge on the Middle Fork of the Smith River, the first big rapid in...