Beginner Guides Gear Safety
Ice-Out and Early Spring Paddling: Hidden Dangers Most New Kayakers Underestimate
Ice-out and early spring can fool new kayakers. The sun is back, the river may look open, and a familiar launch can seem manageable. But this is one of the least forgiving times of year to paddle. Water is still dangerously cold, current is often stronger than it appears, shorelines can collapse underfoot, and a small mistake can turn into a rescue within seconds.
