Your Connection To the Outdoors
Pertaining in some way to technical whitewater paddling (by canoe, kayak, or raft).
The Great American Outdoors Act
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
As time and attention span permits, we hope to list more river level and release schedule information here. In the meantime, here are some useful links to river level and release schedule information:
Some specific gauges for local rivers:
The Women of Paddling
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
The Berkshire chapter is blessed to have many strong female leaders within its volunteer ranks. This year, two of our officers are women (our vice chair and our treasurer), and women lead our Bicycling, Outings, and Paddling committees. In fact, the chapter’s paddling operation has recently been revitalized thanks to the enthusiastic leadership of three amazing women: Mary Therese Durr, Bonna Wieler, and Dee Dice.
By: Leah Brodsky, Social Media Editor
Paddling is a fun and exciting activity. You want to be out on the water more. But how do you pick the right boat for you? This how-to article focuses on the selection of a boat and the different factors that go into the decision-making, including: location, materials, and size. In the last section of this article, there is a list of a few different boat options with their specifics.
The most important factor of picking a boat is where you will be boating.
On March 16, 2020, the Appalachian Mountain Club announced facility and program closures.
Please visit this page for details.
Please stay safe and healthy during this difficult time.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email chair@amcberkshire.org.
The Paddling Committee organizes various paddle sports: quietwater and whitewater canoeing and kayaking, whitewater and sea kayaking, and whitewater rafting.
For activity-specific information, see:
The BK Paddling Committee is losing our wonderful boat storage in Amherst and we need to move our boats and related gear soon.
Do you have a potential space for us? Do you know anyone who might?
AND → We are also selling about half of our boats, which includes sea kayaks, whitewater kayaks, open boats, etc. Plus, our inventory includes life jackets, paddles, etc. THE PRICE IS RIGHT! (Make us an offer…)
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