Paddling The Susquehanna River

Liberty Mountain employee, Peter Swift shares the experience that our Pennsylvania employees had during their Employee Paddle Night.

On July 11th, we had our first ever Employee Paddle Night.  Kevin O’Shea from Country Ski and Sports in Montoursville, PA helped us put the event together by providing Kayaks, SUPs, Paddles, PFDs and most importantly, his expertise.

We showed up at Montoursville’s Greevey Boat Launch after work and quickly devoured some food before hitting the water.  Everyone was eager to get in the water and start paddling.  The evening’s entertainment was the opportunity to watch me try out a SUP board for the first time and get soaked multiple times in the process.

Top 10 Boating Tips

Liberty Mountain employee, Aaron Smock is no stranger to boating and water. Through trial and error, he’s figured out what it takes to eliminate the hassles, dangers, and inconveniences of boating.

The warmer summer months are right around the corner. During this time of year, people instinctively migrate to water as the temperatures begin to rise. Personally, I find great enjoyment from a day on the river, beach, or lake. The benefits of paddle sports—wildlife, exercise, and an escape from the heat—greatly outweigh the nuisances, e.g., pruned fingers/toes, sand EVERYWHERE, and inappropriate use of the skimpy bathing suits. I am a sea kayaker, but now that I live in the desert of Utah, coastal kayaking is pretty much out of the picture. That being said, the numerous reservoirs and rivers in the Beehive State provide a water oasis for all kinds of fun.