Sweeping the Middle Fork: Watch What It Takes to Pilot a 4,000-Pound Raft in Whitewater Rapids
Summary by GearJunkie
1 Articles
1 Articles
All
Left
Center
Right
Sweeping the Middle Fork: Watch What It Takes to Pilot a 4,000-Pound Raft in Whitewater Rapids
There are a lot of watercraft on Idaho’s Salmon and Middle Fork Rivers at any given moment. There are full-sized rafts, dories, canoes, kayaks, and fishing floats. But one of the most iconic boats you’ll see is the “Sweep Boat.” Mostly popular in Idaho, these specialized inflatables are made to haul gear over whitewater rapids. They are large. They are steered with long oars (known as sweeps). And they are both essential for river trips and very…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources1
Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center0Last UpdatedBias DistributionNo sources with tracked biases.
Bias Distribution
- There is no tracked Bias information for the sources covering this story.
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage