Russel Fork Weekend- Lord of the Fork

by nicktroutman | Nov 4, 2020 | Event Coverage, Events, Nick Troutman, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater

The Russell Fork race was this past weekend on the Kentucky/ Virginia boarder. It was an incredible weekend as it was the last recreational release schedule for the year. The river was running, weather was warm, and the autumn colors were in full effect, you could...

So much different then I could have ever expected- New Mexico

by nicktroutman | Apr 6, 2020 | Antix, JAdventures Main Banner, Nick Troutman, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

So our journey began, as we kicked out our season tour, we packed up the RV and started west. Our first stop was New Mexico. As we traveled across the country I quickly realized that while we were driving through Arkansas I was only an hour away from Bentonville. I...

Living the Dream

by nicktroutman | Mar 9, 2020 | Creeking, Dynamic Duo, Nirvana, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

I have been super fortunate over the years to turn my passion into my lifestyle. I started kayaking at a young age and was totally addicted to the sport, and at the time I could have never imagined that I would eventually turn this passion into my lifestyle. Since...

When Dreams come true | The Detian Waterfall Project: China

by nicktroutman | Feb 20, 2020 | Creeking, Exploration Feature, Nick Troutman, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

Our recent China trip came together almost like a dreamed reality. So, let me first take you back a couple years to when I saw a photo of the Detain waterfalls and immediately knew I wanted to run them, and would love to get the first decent. I started putting in some...

How to Teach kids to kayak video series 5/5: Running rapids on their own

by nicktroutman | Dec 17, 2019 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, Fun, JAdventures Main Banner, Nick Troutman, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

How to Teach kids to kayak video series 5/5: Running rapids on their own. Here is the fifth and final piece of my 5-piece mini series teaching kids to kayak. In this episode I talk about getting your kids out into whitewater and running some easy rapids on their own....

Teaching Kids to Kayak 4/5: Swimming in Whitewater

by nicktroutman | Dec 8, 2019 | Family Zone, Nick Troutman, Uncategorized, Whitewater Feature

Here is the of the fourth of the 5-piece mini series about teaching your kids to kayak. In this episode I go over swimming in whitewater and how to make it fun. Swimming is a crucial step in the development of learning to kayak, and if you ever plan to kayak in...

Green Race 2019

by nicktroutman | Dec 6, 2019 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Event Coverage, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Green Race 2019 This year I finally decided to to make a point to heading back to the Green Race after missing it that past couple races. So 5 days prior to the race I decided to drive up to the Asheville area and get a couple laps in before the race. I met up with...

How to teach kids to kayak 3/5: Using a Dynamic Duo

by nicktroutman | Nov 14, 2019 | Beginner Moves, Dynamic Duo, JK University, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction

Here is the third of the 5-piece mini series about teaching your kids to kayak. In this episode we talk about using a Jackson Kayak Dynamic Duo or 2-Person kayak to introduce your kids to the river and help teach some basic skills of river running, edging and surfing....

Teaching kids to kayak 2/5: Choosing the Right Gear

by nicktroutman | Oct 27, 2019 | Canada, Family Zone, Instructional, Internationalisation, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater

Here is the second of the 5-piece mini series about teaching your kids to kayak. In this episode we talk about the gear that is need to get your kids out on the water and having a great day. We hope this helps get you and your kids out on the water together and having...

Teaching Kids to Kayak

by nicktroutman | Oct 15, 2019 | Canada, Creeking, Family Zone, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

As as parent there has been nothing more rewarding than sharing my love for the river with my kids. Our children are the future of our sport and planet, and getting my kids into the outdoors and aware of the responsibility we all share to enjoy and take care of our...

FIBArk- First in Boating the Arkansas

by nicktroutman | Aug 11, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

FABArk is the longest standing whitewater event/ race in the United States, and has been going on for the past 70 years. It has been a staple on our event tour for the past decade, though in the most recent years there had been some scheduling conflicts, and I had...

Wild and Free Tour- GoPro Mountain Games

by nicktroutman | Aug 1, 2019 | Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Every year we make our way through the Colorado mountains and end up in Vail for the GoPro Mountain Games. It is arguable the largest and most fun outdoor event of the year as it is filled with all types of sports, great spectating and vendor villages, and tons of...