NEW Habitat Trailer

For those of you who have ben wanting to see a little more of Habitat... Here is a fresh trailer with more of the story, enjoy.                     
                     




35 years of the progression of rafting in the Pacific Northwest. This documentary takes you through the late 70's and early 80's with Shane Turnbull during his early years with commercial rafting and into the private boating scene. Pushing forward into the 90's with John Hall and AAA Rafting on the White Salmon River. Then into the private boating with Doc Loomis, Val Shaull, Jeff Bennett and David Sacquety. In 2008 the raft racing events spawned a new rush in the whitewater world. From 2008 to 2010 rafters in the Pacific Northwest ventured beyond the guidebooks and explored uncharted territory for rafts. 

Cast: Val Shaull, Shane Turnbull, Jeff Bennett, David Sacquety, John Hall, Doc Loomis, Andy Coit, Brian Burns, Rick James, Shane Wood, Keel Brightman, Scott Waidelich, Paul Gamache, Kira Watts, Luke Spencer, Dan Ingerson, Max Blackburn, Jacob Cruser, Will Volpert, Dan McCain, Hans Hoomans, Tom Marley, JP, Quin Slocumb, Scott Baker, George White 

DVD Length: 73 min.
        

                                                 

Brief History with Shane Turnbull

While filming for Habitat we tried to contact the paddlers who would help tell some of the history of whitewater rafting in the Pacific Northwest. Shane Turnbull is one of a few paddlers that I would consider 'lifers' of the sport. Paddlers who have been floating rivers for as long as they can remember... After sitting down with Mr. Turnbull, Owner of Chinook Expeditions, it became very clear that his knowledge of rivers and history of the area was tremendous. Here is a brief piece of his interview on some of the history of whitewater rafting here in the Pacific Northwest.                          
                     

Images - Making of Habitat

A few photos from the making of Habitat.

                     

Habitat Film - Available Now!

For years NW paddlers have been looking through the Bennett book (a Guide to Whitewater Rivers of Washington) for ideas on where to go, what to check out next, and plans for the upcoming weekend.. In Habitat we took a step back and learned about how the book was written, what was going on back then in the whitewater world and some of the history we came up with might just surprise you... Check out the clip below and get your copy of Habitat and receive a free copy of 'Class V Chronicles' courtesy of Jeff Bennett while supplies last.


                       

  

                                                     Photo courtesy of MK Photography

                                                     

Habitat - Final Details

With the release date getting close we are tying up the final details and getting ready for a fun event on May 12th, CLICK HERE for event info!

Canoe & Kayak just released an on-line write up on Habitat as well as the latest Habitat Teaser, CLICK HERE to view, enjoy and see you May 12th.

Habitat - Update

We have been keeping pretty quiet about most the work in Habitat thus far for good reason. We kept filming open right up until the bitter end in order to add as much to the story as possible. In the past few weeks we had the chance to sit down with Val Shaull, Jeff Bennett and Doc Loomis to add to the cast of the film. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date gets closer, but for now enjoy a little teaser clip from the film.

                             

Habitat - 35 years of whitewater rafting in the Pacific Northwest This documentary takes you through the late 70's and early 80's with Shane Turnbull during his early years with commercial rafting and into the private boating scene. Pushing forward into the 90's with John Hall and AAA Rafting on the White Salmon River and David Sacquety's private boating exploits. In 2008 the raft racing events spawned a new rush in the whitewater world. From 2008 to 2010 rafters in the Pacific Northwest ventured beyond the guidebooks and explored uncharted territory for rafts.
Shane Turnbull in his backyard on the Skykomish River in Index Washington Sometimes it doesn't work out like you plan... Brian Burns breakfast interview before training the rookie guides Hans Hoomans relaxing at Breezy Falls on the 1st descent of W.F. Major Creek Jason Wilson brewing for the White Salmon Premiere Quin Slocumb and Hans Hoomans starting off Kenobi Gorge - photo:Seth Swallen