I got this cool testimony from Nathan of Western Canada by Will Richardson | Jun 6, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterJune 6, 2006 Hi EJ, I sure appreciate your help in getting us into Jackson Kayaks. We have been using both the Fun and Hero models for beginner and intermediate courses that we have run early this season with a certified instructor. They have been great boats to learn...
Colorado Tour Update by Will Richardson | Jun 4, 2006 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterJune 4, 2006 By Devon Barker. Learn more about Devon. Dear Friends, I am halfway through my spring/summer tour in Colorado. The events in Colorado are great as they are really close together and there are lots of events each week. I did hate to leave Idaho as we are...
Lauren’s First Run Down the Cheoah River by Will Richardson | Jun 2, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterJune 2, 2006 By Lauren Burress. Learn more about Lauren. On Saturday our day started out with a warm up run on the Tellico at 2.4 ft. We met Boyd Ruppelt and Sam Brunner for an awesome paddle from the ledges on down to the bridge. Sam was paddling her new pink Hero...
Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado is up and running! by Will Richardson | Jun 1, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterJune 1, 2006 Yesterday was the Boater X on the Dowd Chutes of the Eagle. Big continuous water and some interesting gates made for a great race. In the time trial, EJ, Jay, Brad, Tao in that order. In the Final head to head race it was EJ, Tao, Brad, Jay. Jay actually...
Tellico Saturday by Will Richardson | May 31, 2006 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterMay 31, 2006 Photos My friend Dan Thomas and I had a blast on the in our Jackson Super Hero and Rocker!!! I love my Boat!!! I’ll let the photos do the talking…
Super Hero Parts the Holes! by Will Richardson | May 30, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterMay 30, 2006 Check out the attached photo. My Jackson Super Hero, my crew of misfits, and I made the Erwin Record newspaper on 5-23-06 for Heff Fest on the Nolichucky River. We had a lot of fun running the gorge last Saturday! As usual my Super Hero parted the holes...
Day 1 of the Reno Invitational is done! by Will Richardson | May 16, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterMay 16, 2006 Friday was an Open competition so that anyone not invited could compete and get into the event if they placed top three. Even though it was held on a work day, the river was crowded with specators. It is Saturday morning about 10 minutes before we start...
21,000 Spectators, TV, Showgirls, Prize Money, Friends and Family Make Reno Whitewater Festival a huge hit by Will Richardson | May 16, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterMay 16, 2006 On Friday it was relatively quite with only about 3,000 spectators out for the “Reno Open” qualifier event. Saturday was the Invitational and the way it was set up was perfect for the city of Reno. Tons of vendors were out in force, like Confluence...
Washington/Oregon JK Fun Tour a blast! by Will Richardson | May 4, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterMay 4, 2006 Photos Whirlwind Tour would be a good name for our time in the Northwest following our California tour. We went from the American to Hood River had dinner in HR and then drove to Seattle. We did the TV show for the fine living network and then went back to...
Jarbidge River Trip by Will Richardson | Apr 26, 2006 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, WhitewaterBy Devon Barker. Learn more about Devon. April 26, 2006 Photos This past weekend I did another self-support on the Jarbidge Bruneau Canyonlands. They are in the desert close to the Owyhee Canyonlands and are very similar in character of the canyon walls and rapids. I...
Final Brush Creek until today update by Will Richardson | Apr 21, 2006 | Heros, WhitewaterApril 21, 2006 Photos There has been little time to get on the computer to download photos, and to write updates, not to mention that internet and phone service are to find. Here is my final update from the Kern, and catching up to today, where we are running...
Kern River Festival- Brush Creek Extreme Race and Kern River Slalom Race a fun time by Will Richardson | Apr 19, 2006 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterApril 19, 2006 California is treating the Jackson’s and Team Jackson Kayak well. Our first stop was at Kernville, home of Sierra South Kayak Shop, with Tom (owner) and Paul (Hot Rod) the top sales guy and regional team member as our hosts. This year’s...
