Author: Tim Gibbins

Tim Gibbins lives and writes in Portland, Oregon. His articles have appeared in Outside magazine, The Oregonian, Montana Outdoors, and he has worked as a naturalist in Denali National Park. Follow him @timgibbins.

31 Posts

How to Win a Grand Canyon River Permit

How to Win a Grand Canyon River Permit

Tim Gibbins 3 minutes
The Best Whitewater Rafting Day Trips in the West

The Best Whitewater Rafting Day Trips in the West

Tim Gibbins 7 minutes
The Right Sleeping Pad for Every Adventure

The Right Sleeping Pad for Every Outdoor Adventure

Tim Gibbins 3 minutes
The Best Grand Canyon Books

The Best Grand Canyon Books

Tim Gibbins 3 minutes
Insider's Guide to the Best Whitewater Rafting in Utah | Green River through the Gates of Lodore

The Insider’s Guide to Whitewater Rafting in Utah

Tim Gibbins 3 minutes
The Secret Weapon of Rafters: Rain Gear

This Piece of Gear is the Secret Weapon of Rafters

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
Wilderness Trips Done Right

Like Backpacking, But Better…

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
5 Reasons to Visit Bears Ears National Monument | Valley of the Gods | Photo: BLM Utah

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Bears Ears National Monument

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
The Quick Guide to Oregon Rafting | Rogue River

The Quick Guide to Oregon Rafting

Tim Gibbins 3 minutes
10 Tips for Camping Like a Champ

10 Tips to Camp Like a Champ

Tim Gibbins 4 minutes
Best River Trails in Oregon | Rogue River Trail | Photo: Greg Von Doersten

The Best River Trails in Oregon

Tim Gibbins 4 minutes
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

The Best Dam-Free Stretches of River in the West

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
The Colorado River at a Dusty Crossroads | Photo: James Kaiser

The Colorado River at a Dusty Crossroads

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
The Best National Parks for Rafting

The Best National Parks for Rafting

Tim Gibbins 4 minutes

16 Must-See National Park Sights This Year

Tim Gibbins 4 minutes
Main Salmon River Trip Guest Gathering

How to Beat the Post-River Trip Blues

Tim Gibbins 3 minutes
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4 of the Best River Camps in the West

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
Un-Dammed: Rapids Return With Newly Breached Dams

Un-Dammed: Rapids Return With Newly Breached Dams

Tim Gibbins 1 minute
The 5 Best Whitewater Carnage Videos on the Internet

The 5 Best Whitewater Carnage Videos on the Internet

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
Fill Mead First: A Plan to Reclaim Glen Canyon

Fill Mead First: A Plan to Reclaim Glen Canyon

Tim Gibbins 2 minutes
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