Flat Water Creeking/ Bay Area Paddle in California by JK Team | Jan 2, 2013 | Journey, Recreational/Touring, RogueCreeking usually involves descending very steep low-volume whitewater. But there is an alternative flat-water version that will appeal if you are not hooked on adrenalin and not looking to hurl yourself down some steep ravine. Many watersheds have quiet backwaters...
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...
A New Journey Begins by JK Team | Dec 4, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringWhat do you get when you combine a new Jackson Kayak Journey, new Werner Performance Core paddles, and Sapporo Ichiban Hot & Spicy Chicken ramen noodles? Lots of extra energy! Led a small group to a remote campsite to watch the Leonid meteor shower. Decided it was...
Cool new Journey video of Canada’s Western Gems by jacksonkayak | Dec 3, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringIn September 2012 we paddled more than 600 kms of rivers, lakes and also the Pacific Ocean in a fantastic Journey Into the Wild and Wide Canadian Rocky Range. Not only the wild rivers, not only the kayaking; the great experience was The Living in such Freedom on board...
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...
Sunday Morning Surfing by JK Team | Oct 10, 2012 | JourneyDo you know what the first cold front of the Fall season the year does? It keeps you and your Journey in balance … with a slow-moving current.
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....
Wait For It by JK Team | Sep 24, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringNo road access + no hiking trails + no cell phone service + no electricity = no problem. Me and my paddle partner were on our own. The location is paddle-in only, just over eight miles one-way. After the sun set, the Milky Way and thousands of stars painted the...
A Journey to explore Carters Lake by Samantha Christen | Sep 14, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringThough I’ve lived literally an hour and fifteen minutes away from the place for the majority of my life, the fact that I’d only recently heard of Carter’s Lake made ME wonder what particular rock I’d been living under. Oh, wait… That’s right: I was climbing the...
Going Dark by JK Team | Sep 12, 2012 | JourneyThought a photo or two wouldn’t hurt while getting warmed up for a night paddle. The waterways, or at least most of them, are amazingly quiet after the sun falls below the horizon. When atmospheric conditions are cooperating and you’re in the right location, some...
A Journey and a sunrise in Les Escoumins by JK Team | Sep 2, 2012 | JourneyGood light, good boat, nice shot of regional team member Patrick Levesque with his Journey 13.5 in Les Escoumins. Just missing a whale, but that will be for next time!
Minke whale in Les Escoumins by JK Team | Sep 2, 2012 | JourneyNow that Jk have a kayak suitable for sea kayaking, the Journey. I have no more excuse to not good whales watching with the family in Tadoussac! Patrick Levesque Jk regional team member!
