Like a Salmon in Gaula by capucinethomaslepine | Aug 6, 2020 | Internationalisation, Nirvana, Norway, River Running, Whitewater Feature, ZenGaula river is located in Middle Norway, it is a place with a long history beloved by salmons and kayakers alike. Gaula whitewater is a threat for locals from Trondheim region who knows the side creeks as Sokna, Bua, Fora, Hauka, Stavilla and Ena can offer deep scenic...
Inner City Kids Kayaking – Increasing Diversity in Paddling by Jessie Stone | Jul 9, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesDespite kayaking’s origins in the Inuit communities of the far north, modern-day whitewater kayaking is a predominantly White sport and has been for a long time. Yes, there are paddlers of color worldwide, but the majority of kayakers out there are White. In the 17...
Rock Island Waterfall Playground by eliottbertz | Jun 30, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Whitewater Feature, ZenRock Island’s Great Falls provide the perfect playground for vertical free falling in your kayak. The waterfall spans the entire width of the river and offers a wide variety of lines varying in difficulty. From tight and technical moves to wide open boofs, these...
Choosing between the Jackson Zen 3 vs Nirvana by JK Team | Jun 5, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Reviews, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, ZenI had the pleasure of paddling the new Zen 3 every day in Chile once it came out. One of the biggest questions I received was simply, “how do I choose between the Nirvana and the Zen 3?”. Hopefully this video will help clear things up. – Boyd Ruppelt...
Gulf Creek | Jackson Kayak Creeking by Mathew Huddleston | Jun 1, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHey guys! I have made it a goal to try and catch a new local run every year, and this past February I had the pleasure of checking it off the list. On one very rainy February day, Birmingham, AL received about 3in of localized rain which is enough to prime one of the...
Dane Jackson Whitewater | Checking more than one box; Puma by Dane Jackson | May 1, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureDespite only having 2 days to spare after my first descent of my dream waterfall; 134ft Salto Maule. I knew I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to go and see another drop I have always wanted to do, Salto Puma. Although I was only a few hours from the airport...
Achieving Local First Descents | Whitewater Creeking by wildwildwes | Apr 28, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe term “First Descent” (AKA: 1stD or FD) is used widely in many adventure sports. It is quickly recognized by adventurers as a feat that someone has completed before anyone else and merits respect. Skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers often use this term when...
Whitewater Kayaking Ecuador | The Cofanes Adventure by thomasneime | Apr 23, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThere is not known river in Ecuador so uncertain like the Cofanes. There are several facts to prove it: the place is actually really remote, the find the perfect water level is hazardous, and to get there you have to drive 4 hours with a truck from the last city. This...
Patagonia. Puro placer by Mikel Sarasola | Apr 17, 2020 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, SpainNormalmente viajamos no por necesidad, sino por puro placer. El placer de experimentar cosas nuevas o al menos, diferentes. Ese placer es adictivo y puede llegar a convertirse en una necesidad. Se podría decir que ese es mi caso. Empecé a viajar por el mero hecho de...
A once in lifetime opportunity; The Detain Waterfall by Dane Jackson | Mar 24, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Video, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureIn October Nick was approached by someone we knew from China about a potential project. Although this guy normally would approach us about doing a competition on 200ft+ waterfalls, Nick was stoked to find out that this time he had a different drop in mind; The Detain...
Kicking Horse River BC | Video by daveyc87@gmail.com | Mar 23, 2020 | Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature
Galway Fest 2020 by Bartoz Czauderna | Mar 19, 2020 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Playboating, Poland, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureGalway Fest! One of the most flourishing events around the Europe in the last years. If you love kayaking in any sense, great community to hang out with, taste of freestyle, whitewater and boatercross and all of it spiced up with few drops of buckfest – well, Galway...
