Nantahala Cascades Video by Boyd Ruppelt | Nov 7, 2012 | WhitewaterThe Nantahala Cascades has been one of those overlooked, roadside gems that most people don’t really think about. They’re short, steep, and leave the seasoned creeker wanting more, but they’re a great training ground and loads of fun with good water....
Cheoah Fun – includes left to middle line on Bear Creek Falls in Zen and Villain by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 21, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenVideo from my helmet cam, paddling with Jonathan Street, Mike O, Kevin Wilson, Jeff Leach, and Shred Ready’s Jordan Byrum. We hit up Cheoah for some good times, fun lines, and Big grins, changing boats constantly to spice things up lap by lap… this is the...
Big Creek Fun in the Hero- VIDEO! by Boyd Ruppelt | Apr 12, 2012 | Hero, Whitewatermade a quick video from a good day on Big Creek. I was so excited I forgot to record some of it (doh!) so it’s missing some of the bigger stuff, but good times regardless. It was a perfect day, sunny, 60 degrees and another incredible day on the water… the...
Johnnies Creek, AL by Boyd Ruppelt | Mar 28, 2012 | WhitewaterWhen you talk to any creekers in Alabama about their favorite creeks, Johnnies Creek will always come up in the conversation. While it’s not overly difficult or dangerous, it just has a way about it that brings even the best of creekers back time and time again....
Upper Caney Fork Run- When all you need is Kayaking! by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 8, 2012 | WhitewaterAs kayakers, we tend to need whitewater the most when everything goes wrong and we need an outlet or relief from our daily lives. Few of us are able to escape the “real world” even as sponsored kayakers because we still have to get day jobs and exist in...
The Zen hits the Upper Caney Fork- Review by Jeff Leach by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 5, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenI recently had the pleasure of creeking with a friend I met in Colorado on a big day on OBJ, Jeff Leach. He brought with him, the Zen! It’s a great looking boat, perfect all round size for river running of any style. This boat acted like it was made for the...
