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Tips & Tricks #3 - Knots & Hitches

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Gauley Fest

September 19-22, 2024

Summerville, WV
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29th Annual Green Race

November 2, 2024

Saluda, NC
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Thank you to all that have reached out.  We are ok and all of our friends have been accounted for.  Knoxville did not receive the amount of rain that surrounding areas did, and TVA has been managing the massive influx of water. 

One thing to know is that the communication system in western North Carolina and East Tennessee is still very poor.  Most roads and bridges in Asheville and the surrounding areas are shut down or damaged as well. Words cannot accurately describe the magnitude of how bad these areas were hit. 
Right now there are countless ways to help, either in-person giving assistance to those in need or donations online. If you are able to assist in any way please do so.  Just know that if you headed to these areas make sure you are well supplied with gas, food, and water.  Gas is not available in Asheville. This is just the start of a long rebuilding process and we all need to help.  Stay safe out there…

*First pic is video of the French Broad river between Newport, TN and Hot Springs, NC.  This was the remnants of the entire Barbarosa campground.
*Second pic is from Hot Springs bridge looking up river.  NOC French Broad guide staff housing is the area on the left underwater. 
*Third pic is screen capture of video above I-40 and the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN.
We didn’t win an Emmy this year, but prepared a thank you speech anyway.  Thank you thank you @americanwhitewater and all the volunteers for putting together another fantastic Gauley Fest!  Big thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth. We love each and every one of y’all and appreciate the support. 

Thank you @endlessriveradventures for an A++ ride down the upper, shuttle and laughs. 

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It’s almost that time!  We’ll have some limited bucket totes and a free patch with any purchase over $5.  We’ve also got a couple of extra flavors of k-pump bags 🧡🩷. 

#redneckrafter #gauleyfest #rafting #kayaking #whitewater #whitewaterrafting #smallbusiness #postagedue #postageduestamps
It’s almost that time of year again for #hotdogsofgauleyfest 🌭! Looking forward to seeing you and your pups! 

#redneckrafter #hotdogs🌭 #dogsofinstagram #welovedogs #dogsarethebest #dogsarefamily
Bags, bags, bags!  We are getting stocked up for Gauley Fest with a whole lotta love.  Hope y’all are out there firing off some laps!

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This Sunday we will be at the Ocoee Carnage party and will have some items in the raffle!  See @gnarnivores for more details about the event. 

We are looking forward to splashing around in the water and seeing all y’all’s carnage from this year!

#redneckrafter #ocoee #camstrap #rafting #whitewaterrafting #paddling #smallbusiness
Who loves some free stickers?  Mail us a self addressed stamped envelope and we’ll send you an assortment of stickers!  You never know what you might get! Snail mail us at:

PO Box 3843
Knoxville, TN 37917

#redneckrafter #stickers #smallbusiness #flair #rafting #whitewaterrafting
Keep the important things in the boat with our pump bags and bottle slings. 

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Summer isn’t over yet!  We’ve been able to get out and play a bit while we work up some special things for Gauley Fest!

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Tiny and mighty 💪. Pin kit pouches pack a lot of stuff and color in a small package. 

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We are one week away from @mtmfest !  The free festival will be held at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City, TN August 9-10.  Lots of free activities, music and seminars to see and do! 

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Super easy to keep your gear clipped in with the loops on our cam straps while maintaining access to your dry bags! 

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Another great @tristateoutdoorsfest in the books!  Big thanks to @guardiansofthegap, @responsiblestewardship and all of the fantastic volunteers that help make it all happen.  If you were able to come by and say hi we were so happy to see you! 

#redneckrafter #tristateoutdoorsfest #smallbusiness #cumberlandgap
We are one week away from being back in the Gap!  July 20 is the third annual Tri-State Outdoors Fest!  The @tristateoutdoorsfest will start at 10am July 20 with a cleanup scheduled for Sunday morning.  For more info, visit their facebook page.  Hope to see y’all there!

#redneckrafter #cumberlandgap #tristateoutdoorsfest #smallbusiness #outdoorgear
🌈Add some color to your next adventure!  We can make it mild or make it wild! 🩵

📸: Britt Lindstrom

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Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸!

#redneckrafter #america #4thofjuly #summer
It’s hot out there 🔥
Stay hydrated 💦

#redneckrafter #nalgene #nalgenebottle #rafting #outdoorgear #hiking #hikinggear #water #smallbusiness
A couple of new additions to the website.  Pump bags now available in three sizes that will fit a K-mini, K-100, and K-200.  There’s also two sizes of bucket totes that feature a double mesh wall with solid vinyl bottom.  If you are an email subscriber, check your email for a coupon code! 

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Nice looking pair ✌️

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Quick and easy to keep gear clipped in with either daisy or handle cam straps.  Works with any gear you already have!  Just add a locking carabiner and you’re good to go. 

#redneckrafter #camstrap #rafting #whitewater #whitewaterrafting #tiedown #paddling