Purposeful Paddling and Kayak Instruction by heatherherbeck | May 2, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI spend a lot of my time working with individuals on “purposeful movement” … Whether it’s in the gym or on the water, moving with purpose/intention and moving with the knowledge of “why” you want to move that way is important in...
Annual White Salmon Halloween Paddle by heatherherbeck | Nov 10, 2020 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI think we’re all in agreement that 2020 has presented itself with one challenge after another. All of the hurdles that we face continue to weigh down on us as individuals and as a community of paddlers. From “lockdown” and social distancing, to...
Annual White Salmon Halloween Paddle by heatherherbeck | Nov 19, 2019 | Nirvana, Trips, Whitewater FeatureGoblins, clowns, river princess’, elves and more showed up on the White Salmon River a few weeks ago. It seems like every year they find themselves showing up on the same day and paddling one of the best rivers in the Pacific Northwest. This has been a long...
Hip & Back Pain associated with kayaking by heatherherbeck | Mar 10, 2019 | Fitness, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater The latest epidemic these days is SITTING. Most people have desk jobs, then come home to sit even longer at the end of the day scanning through social media or watching a movie. On weekends rally for a few laps down the river . . . only to sit even...
Things to consider when choosing your paddling partners . . . by heatherherbeck | Feb 24, 2019 | WhitewaterEveryone has different templates on the type of people they enjoy paddling with, but here are just a few of my thoughts and some characteristics I look for and expect of my close paddling circle when I take on challenging whitewater. The harder and...
Halloween Paddle on the White Salmon 2018 by heatherherbeck | Nov 1, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Uncategorized, United States, WhitewaterNot much water, but tons of Ghosts and Goblins We’ve lived along the banks of the White Salmon River for over 13 years. And, it has NEVER FAILED that when the Annual Halloween Paddle would happen, we’d either have just the right amount of water to paddle the...
Seasons Change, and so do we . . . by heatherherbeck | Mar 8, 2018 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhen people ask me how long I’ve been kayaking, I tell them about 10 years . . . but, the other day I stopped and actually added up the years in my head and it’s been almost 18 years! A lot has happened in 18 years. I went from being the paddler that...
Ladies on the Lake Sea Kayak Symposium by heatherherbeck | Dec 3, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Recreational/TouringThis past August, I was invited to be the “guest instructor” at the Ladies on the Lake Sea Kayak Symposium on Lake Superior in Munising, MI. I don’t have much background in sea kayaking (not sure I can even say I have ANY), but I was invited to share...
Spooky and Creepy Sightings White Salmon River by heatherherbeck | Oct 31, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesNothing brings out the creepiest, scariest, spookiest and most creative costumes EVER, then the Annual White Salmon River Halloween Paddle. Paddlers came from all over to participate in this year’s festivities. Costumes ranged from mummy’s, to...
Cancer, Kayaking and First Descents by heatherherbeck | Sep 6, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Featured Post, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI have shared my experiences working with First Descents each year and this year is no different. I choose to share my experience with this organization to each of you because it is a “life changing” week for everyone who’s involved. First Descents (FD) is a...
Creating Family Adventures . . . by heatherherbeck | Jul 26, 2017 | Family Zone, Internationalisation, Karma, River Running, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIf there is anything that JK symbolizes, it’s FAMILY and ADVENTURE! I have been part of the JK team since 2005. Over the years there has been lots of change – boat designs, business structure, team members, etc – BUT, one thing has stayed...
Mexican Whitewater – Top Destination for whitewater enthusiasts by heatherherbeck | Jan 31, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesIf you paddle any level of whitewater, you have already heard about the epic rivers in Mexico. In the last 10 years, I have returned ‘south of the border’ for the incredible river adventures, but also for a lot more than that. Here are my top #5 reasons to...
