JK Dealer Summit from an Exploration Team Point of View by Samantha Christen | Oct 30, 2017 | Events, Recreational/Touring, riversA few behind-the-scenes shots from the 2017 JK Dealer Summit (JKDS)… Dealers, Customer Service reps, factory staff, Marketing staff, members from all JK Teams, you name it: every facet of the JK family was represented at the annual event this past weekend....
It’s not the destination; it’s the Journey… by Samantha Christen | Jul 3, 2014 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, Saltwater, Trip Reports It’s about sitting back, holding the line, being prepared for the unexpected, and rollin’ with the flow. Literally. As it always goes, regardless of how meticulously you prepare, things don’t always turn out as expected, right? Yeah, well, so went this trip!...
How to lift your yak! by Samantha Christen | Apr 12, 2014 | Instructional, Journey, Recreational/TouringWere I a bettin’ woman, I’d wager that the single-most frequently asked question I hear regarding kayaking isn’t always presented in question form; rather, it skulks through conversation, coming up as allusions. Other times – especially at put-ins when I show up solo...
So ya wanna go paddlin’ with your dog, huh? by Samantha Christen | Apr 6, 2014 | Instructional, Journey, Recreational/TouringMe too!! I love being on the water, and I love spending time with my dog. Suffice it to say that I’m in heaven when I am able to do both at the same time. While some dogs are naturally drawn to water, not every dog takes to it; some don’t even like being near it! ...
Flatwater Creekin’ Southern Style: From the Training Hills to the LZ by Samantha Christen | Mar 10, 2014 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, Trip Reports So I get this text query Friday evening: “Hey. Want to paddle Lookout Creek tomorrow from the training hills to the LZ?” Ummm… Training hills?? LZ?? I know Lookout Creek and it’s a perennial favorite, so I’m in; I have no clue what language is being spoken...
Journey with the Cuda 14 on Carters Lake by Samantha Christen | Mar 5, 2013 | Freshwater, Journey, Recreational/TouringRain. A cold, dreary, winter rain. Hmmm… Really? Were we honestly going to get up early on a Saturday morning, drive for an hour and paddle in this stuff?? Not that I haven’t done it before (I have; MANY times, thank you), and not that I don’t enjoy it (I...
Transitional Journeys by Samantha Christen | Feb 10, 2013 | Freshwater, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Reviews, riversWhile I know full well that many don’t cotton to the school of thought that, despite all our best efforts to influence and/or control situations and events, things in life always have a way of working out, I myself am a FIRM believer. Call me “Pollyanna” if you like,...
Into the fog… by Samantha Christen | Jan 14, 2013 | Dealer, Freshwater, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Journey, Recreational/Touring, Team JK, UncategorizedIn every single aspect of the word that you could possibly imagine, it had been one weird, disjointed week. You know, that continual string of days where flat out nothing seems to work, and you just feel off kilter. Yup, it was one of those. I was grateful that my...
Longing for the Journey by Samantha Christen | Jan 8, 2013 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, ReviewsNot one to be thrilled about being cold, I find myself intrigued by the fact that I my hind end was in a surf ski. Today. In January. Obviously someone forgot to tell me that it’s smack dab in the middle of winter here in the southeast. Truth be told, though, it’s...
A Winter’s Journey (of Sorts…) by Samantha Christen | Dec 27, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, riversAs much as we all seek to find joy and comfort during this time of year, these aren’t always easy to come by for everyone; for one reason or another, we frequently wind up chasing ephemeral ghosts, and being carried along on zephyr winds. This year more than ever, I...
Who says the Journey’s not fast?!?! by Samantha Christen | Oct 10, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringOpening weekend of the Chattanooga River Rocks Festival brought with it many exciting events for those in and around Chattanooga, and on the Tennessee River proper. With over 100 scheduled events stretching 10 days, this unique festival highlights the myriad natural...
The Training Journey by Samantha Christen | Sep 25, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringThe Training Journey Training is for me, at times, easier than living life. In both, you are stretching your limits and pushing beyond what you can imagine; yet with training there is an end goal and a set purpose. Would that life were always that straightforward....
