PNW Collegiate Whitewater Fest by kylethomas | Mar 18, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThe Collegiate Whitewater Fest is a FREE race held every Autumn in Index, Washington. It is a staple of the PNW community. If you don’t know, now you know (you can always go next year). Students travel from around the PNW and British Columbia to race or offer support...
Pigeon Dries – A New/Old Favorite by dianegaydos | Mar 11, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesEvery region in the US is known for different kinds of whitewater. I’m originally from California, which is known for pristine high sierra multi-day adventures. However, the majority of the day to day runs consist of boulder gardens with endless water boofs and big...
Living the Dream by nicktroutman | Mar 9, 2020 | Creeking, Dynamic Duo, Nirvana, Playboating, River Running, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI have been super fortunate over the years to turn my passion into my lifestyle. I started kayaking at a young age and was totally addicted to the sport, and at the time I could have never imagined that I would eventually turn this passion into my lifestyle. Since...
Kayaking in Snow | Winter Outdoormix SnowKayak 2020 by JK Team | Mar 5, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, France, Nirvana, Outdoor AdventuresKayaking in Snow | Winter Outdoormix SnowKayak 2020 This was the 3rd edition of our Snow Kayak Boater X Event which takes place in Vars, in the heart of the Hautes Alpes. A mammoth winter sports festival comprising of Slopestyle, Freeride, Jumpline, and Downhill MTB...
Wait for it: the Art of Timing you Boof by JT Hartman | Mar 4, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesBoofing is one of the most important skills to develop as you step into the realm of class IV and V. It allows you to punch through and get over larger, more powerful features that would otherwise swallow you whole. While everyone claims to have discovered the one...
Riding the Lighting of Rocky Fork by wildwildwes | Mar 3, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater FeaturePhoto by Ryan Horn Riding the Lighting of Rocky Fork It’s no secret that we are blessed with an abundance of amazing whitewater runs here in East Tennessee. The Appalachian Mountains of our region sculpt the gorges and valleys to form our local streams and rivers....
When Dreams come true | The Detian Waterfall Project: China by nicktroutman | Feb 20, 2020 | Creeking, Exploration Feature, Nick Troutman, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureOur recent China trip came together almost like a dreamed reality. So, let me first take you back a couple years to when I saw a photo of the Detain waterfalls and immediately knew I wanted to run them, and would love to get the first decent. I started putting in some...
Alaska is a Kayakers Paradise by Jezz | Feb 12, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Little Shredders, Nirvana, Trip Reports, WhitewaterAlaska is a Kayakers Paradise Like many I have always been one who has thought of Alaska as a far fetched location to visit and something I could only dream to paddle in. A very small amount of kayakers head to Alaska to kayak, the area is known worldwide for its...
Reflecting on Bad Lines by bryceaaron | Feb 2, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesReflecting on Bad Lines Everyone has a bad line from time to time; but to keep it from (hopefully) not happening again, it helps to take a moment and reflect on these key things: Where did the line start to go wrong? Was I too far left, or right? Did I not drive...
The great year 2019 – Freedom and Reality by capucinethomaslepine | Jan 20, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2019 what’s new is that I really took rest in the equation. As time goes I know what I want and what I need better. I made a plan together with few good friends how I wanted to train and evolve this year. The first half of the year, from January to June I...
Suck Creek- the Pre/Post Work Special by eliottbertz | Jan 14, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, WhitewaterAlthough many of us wish we could get on whitewater everyday, it may simply not be possible due to low water or worthwhile endeavors such as work, family, and everyday life. Nevertheless, many towns with nearby local runs can make this dream a temporary reality, such...
2019 Year in Review by Maddie Kimmel | Jan 9, 2020 | Nirvana, Playboating, Rockstar, RockStar 2019, Rockstar 4.0This year was by far my best year for paddling so far! I’ve paddled countless new rivers and most notably ran my first waterfall! Overall, I’ve done a lot more creeking this year than in the past, and I’m stoked to get a better grasp on my boof. Additionally, I...
