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Bernie Fandrich

The Peerless: the paddlewheeler that could

Not only did "The Peerless" make it down the Thompson River from Savona to Spences Bridge, but she also, eventually, made it back upriver again.

Kumsheen Celebrates 40 years of River Excellence

It all started with one little raft, a few paddles, eight miles of Thompson River whitewater, and a VW van loaded with enthusiasm. Four decades later, Kumsheen and I have both matured but I’m just as...