Newfoundland: Reflections on this big island’s root beer colored water by Will Richardson | Sep 26, 2007 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 26, 2007 Photos By Ben Stookesberry Getting to Newfoundland To say that hind site is 20/20 in the search for extreme kayaking first descents is a gross understatement. For all the local beta, historical weather data, topo maps, geologic maps, and finger...
Jackson Kayak does wonders to Idaho Kids by Will Richardson | Sep 25, 2007 | Heros, WhitewaterFrom Devon Barker, By Conner Jackson The Payette river system has proven to me that it is one of the best rivers in the world- for beginning kayakers that is. In only one year, me, and an entire group of kids have learned everything we could possibly get out of one...
One quote to explain my father! by Will Richardson | Sep 20, 2007 | Heros, WhitewaterOctober 20, 2007 By Emily Jackson Hey Everyone! I was just reading my Dads “A Jackson Life” while he was trying to explain our lives recently and he is very accurate but to me there is only one way you can describe our lives For those that know us, no...
Team JK’s Jesse Coombs in action! by Will Richardson | Sep 17, 2007 | Heros, WhitewaterJesse Coombs is like Anthony Robbins on steroids and testosterone! The most positive, energetic, and hard core creeker you’ll ever meet, this guy eats up a challenge, whether it be a hard expedition, requiring lots of ground work, or just getting up for the...
First full descent of the Cloud River from the headwaters to Canada Bay (Roddington) by Will Richardson | Sep 13, 2007 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterOctober 13, 2007 We have been anticipating this run for a while. A run by Andy Bridge and John Weld in 1994 starting at Twin Lakes, with a portage around the gorge and most of the major drops, left the Cloud still quite a virgin run. The 15 miles upstream of Twin...
Boise State University & Alpenglow Kayaks by Will Richardson | Sep 6, 2007 | 2010 Fun, Heros, WhitewaterOctober 6, 2007 By Devon Barker I am so thankful to BSU Outdoor Program and Alpenglow Kayak Shop for having me present last night and for sponsoring the pool session for my Women in Whitewater Presentation. We had 49 women and their supporters at the presentation and...
Payette Kid Paddlers by Will Richardson | Sep 5, 2007 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Devon Barker Late in the afternoon I was working in my classroom in New Meadows when I got an email from a 14 year old Conner Jackson informing me that he wanted my Hero and would like my Star for his younger sister, Brindi. He told me that Joe Jacobi was coming to...
Camp Update by Will Richardson | Jul 9, 2007 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterBy Boyd Ruppelt Photos The realization hit me recently that WOW! I have a LOT to catch up on… I’ve been so busy I haven’t even had a chance to think about it… so here goes the ‘cliff’s notes’ version: So, for those that...
07 All Star ROCKS the Ottawa! by Will Richardson | Jul 8, 2007 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Stephen Wright After 2 Weeks back on the mighty Ottawa river, I’ve come to a conclusion: The new All Star is amazing on this river. It’s the perfect weapon to enjoy the big water, big waves, big holes, and small waves and holes of this playboating...
Opening ceremony and day one of competition at the World Rafting Championships by Will Richardson | Jun 30, 2007 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Jez The opening ceremony was nothing short of spectacular. We arrived with a police escort and entered the stadium to a hero’s welcome with a huge party like atmosphere complete with traditional Korean dancers, VIP’s, flags, and an amazing karate...
Paddling Life Pro Invitational Rocks Steamboat Springs! by Will Richardson | May 29, 2007 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterBy Stephen Wright Photos The Paddling Life Pro Invitational went-off with a bang in Steamboat Springs, CO on Memorial Day–making for a great event in a cool town. This is the only event in the US where a creek race and a freestyle event are combined for...
Pauley Creek by Will Richardson | May 16, 2007 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Jason Craig Yesterday I checked the flows to see one of my favorite runs in the world was in. was running! I haven’t gone a day without thinking about that run since last year. I proposed the idea to my Dad and called up my buddy Ossian to see if he wanted to...
