“Over the past 12 years, river surfing has exploded and it’s fair to say that in most whitewater parks around the Country, river surfers have become the dominant user group”, said Mike Harvey in recent article he penned for the American Whitewater association about his 23 years building whitewater parks and river waves. Mike Harvey […]
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PFD Controversy at Scout Wave & Beyond
“WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE PFD REQUIREMENTS TO SURF THE SCOUT WAVE WILL SET BAD PRECEDENTS FOR RIVER SURFING STATEWIDE IN COLORADO…. This is not just a local issue to the Scout Wave in Salida!” On 8/11/2023 the Colorado Park and Wildlife (CPW) posted up signs at Scout Wave with requirements for Coast Guard Approved […]
Scout Wave News Article (Must Read/Listen)
While surfing the Scout Wave in Salida, I got a moment to thank Mike Harvey for the Scout Wave, speak with him about the future changes/repairs to the Scout Wave, and ask about his interview with Colorado Sun outdoor reporter (formerly w/ the Denver Post), Jason Blevins. Mike said that he was hesitant to be […]
Scout Wave 2.0 Review April 2023
In 2022, Mike Harvey and his crew of wave builders, re-constructed the Scout Wave into a fun, game changing smooth river wave up in the mountains. A first for Colorado mountains waves that always trended more to a kayak hole than a green-faced dynamic ocean style rapid surf wave. The Scout Wave 2.0 has been […]
The Denver Surf Report 