The "North Shore" of Waterfalling in Central Brazil by Will Richardson | Feb 6, 2009 | WhitewaterBy Ben Stookesberry Clear H2O Films embarks on the Final expedition for the Filming of Hotel Charley Vol: 4 set to hit paddle shops this spring. In the final days of 2008, Ben Stookesberry, Rafael Ortiz, Chris Korbulic, and Phil Boyer put up one of the most...
Ever wonder how businesses are tempted by China to bail on their homeland and send jobs to them? Here is my standard response, every time I get a letter like this by Will Richardson | Feb 6, 2009 | WhitewaterWe have sold quite a few boats into China already, trying to balance the trade deficit with them, but haven’t found the big fish yet. I hope that kayaking becomes the new favorite pastime for China and we are the suppliers! Until then, I’ll keep turning...
Team JK Runs the Green River by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2009 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Nick Troutman On our way back from Rollapoolza we decided to hit up the famous Green River. We started our morning off with a delicious breakfast at Cracker Barrel, where Clay and Justin Owen met up with us. From there we headed to the put in to set shuttle, where...
Waterloo Falls Update by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2009 | WhitewaterBy Justin Owen Just as it seemed like the rain was over for awhile here on the plateau, we were surprised with a couple of inches again. As has been the case lately, I had something in mind for just such a day. On that note, I headed to Cookeville to meet Tom Hehnen,...
Pakistan, Indus River – Day Thirteen by Will Richardson | Feb 1, 2009 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, WhitewaterBy Darin McQuoid Our team was happy to camp on yet another perfect sandy beach by the Indus. Boulders of large proportions littered all the beaches, offering up snug little alcoves for us to sleep in. We awoke full of expectations, and fired up because of the standard...
First River Run in the Dynamic Duo: Upper Caney Fork! by Will Richardson | Jan 29, 2009 | Dynamic Duo, Heros, WhitewaterJanuary 27, 2009 Photos By Stephen Wright With a sunny, 40 degree day, we loaded up the Dynamic Duo and a few Heroes and headed to the Upper Caney Fork. The Caney Fork is a sweet remote class 3/4 run in a spectacular gorge with some scary rocks, and quality moves!...
David Stefan Reports from Brazil by Will Richardson | Jan 27, 2009 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By David Stefan Yesterday Pedro and I got together to teach a kayak clinic. Well Pedro was mostly teaching and I was taking photos of the guys but we worked together on both sides of the job. There were three guys in the clinic and they had a great time, one...
EJ and Family highlighted on Gillette World Sports by Will Richardson | Jan 27, 2009 | WhitewaterShown in 160 countries, it is cool having the host with a British accent! Gillette World Sports- Jackson Family Gillette World Sports- Dane Jackson
70' Butte Creek Falls First Descent by Will Richardson | Jan 27, 2009 | WhitewaterJanuary 26, 2009 By Chris Korbulic Into the New Year: Butte Creek Falls First Descent Sometimes an adventure comes together when just the smallest spark of an idea ignites the imaginations and motivations of a good crew. I think we’ve all seen it happen; one...
EJ is making the news easier to follow on Twitter and Facebook by Will Richardson | Jan 27, 2009 | WhitewaterIt is easy to keep up with the news from Jackson Kayak now. Simply “follow me” on Twitter (set up your account, and then you can find me at “EJkayak”) or be my friend on Facebook under Eric Jackson. I will be posting news there that you can...