First Descents 2014 by heatherherbeck | Sep 11, 2014 | WhitewaterThis is my 8th year being part of First Descents (www.firstdescent.org). It has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. This season was no exception. Late July/Early August, I spent a week in Montana on the Clarks Fork River, shortly followed by two...
Mexico 2014 by heatherherbeck | Feb 1, 2014 | WhitewaterI’m sure by this time, you have all read at least one post about the Alseseca race in Veracruz, Mexico. And, if you haven’t already bought your ticket for next year, I know you are all considering it! So, if you’re interested in reading more about...
Paddling: Where to start? by heatherherbeck | Mar 15, 2013 | Whitewater, ZenWhen you think of whitewater kayaking, what pops into your head? A lot of people jump to the conclusion that whitewater kayaking is a dangerous, adrenaline-filled sport, consisting of scary rapids, big waterfalls and intimidating rocks. This is far from the case . . ....
The Power of the Zen by heatherherbeck | Sep 16, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenZen by definition: “The idea of being one with your mind, so that self-perfection, self-preservation, and self-renouncement are freely available. One who studies the power of “zen” is one who challenges him- or herself to attaining complete physical...
Paddling Fitness by heatherherbeck | May 11, 2011 | WhitewaterJackson Kayak team members, Samantha Brunner Ruppelt and Heather Herbeck, are teaming up to give you some guidance and suggestions on how your health, your fitness and your love for kayaking can affect each other and how to use these three components simultaneously to...
Health, Fitness & Kayaking by heatherherbeck | Mar 5, 2011 | Internationalisation, JK University, United States, WhitewaterDo you keep yourself fit & healthy to become the BEST kayaker you can be? Or, do you choose to kayak as a way to IMPROVE your health & fitness? Have you ever really thought about it? Jackson Kayak team members, Samantha Brunner Ruppelt and Heather Herbeck, are...
Heather Herbeck Races in the 3rd annual Alseseca Race in Veracruz, MEX by heatherherbeck | Jan 20, 2011 | Team JK, WhitewaterTravel to Mexico seems to be discouraged when you sit in front of your TV and watch the news (I guess good thing Nate and I don’t have cable) . . . because, this was one of the easiest trips we’ve had as far as logistics and one of our most favorite returns to Mexico....
