Training away from the river by samantharuppelt | Sep 23, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater It’s really hard not to be inspired to work on our freestyle skills with 2012 World Cup just wrapping up. The whole paddling community has pretty much been glued to the World Cup coverage, watching their friends and favorite athletes compete. I’m pretty sure...
Jackson Kayak on the Apple Website!- Palouse Falls by Rafael Ortiz | Sep 22, 2012 | WhitewaterCheck out the quick write up and photo of Rafa Ortiz running Palouse falls! Thanks to the sick shot by Lucas Gilman! http://www.apple.com/aperture/action/gilman/
Remembering Jeff West… A Tribute to ‘Superman’ of the River by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 21, 2012 | WhitewaterSomeone once said that “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” * This makes perfect sense in regards to the Southeast’s legendary paddling figure; Jeff West. His handsome face with a defined jaw, and tall muscular frame...
One Year Gone by Jessica Yurtinus | Sep 20, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterFall is just about here in Reno, and boating season is starting to slow as we wait for our normal fall river releases on the Pit and Feather Rivers. This time of year also means it’s my birthday. And, with another birthday, it is another opportunity to look back...
Deadwood by dark by Devon Barker | Sep 20, 2012 | Hero, WhitewaterDuring my last days of summer vacation I received a message from Brent Lafay inquiring if I ‘d like to paddle the Deadwood River, a tributary of the South Fork of the Payette. “Meet at the dam in the morning. It’s a long day.” I invited a few...
Amazon Warzone by Rafael Ortiz | Sep 19, 2012 | WhitewaterAmazon warzone by Rafa Ortiz In front of us another class V horizon line that I was ready to run blind in order to get out of there. It was the same feeling as the one from a war movie when the soldiers are in the trench and surrounded, one of the most dangerous...
Courtney’s recap of the Freestyle World Cup 2012 by Courtney Kerin | Sep 18, 2012 | WhitewaterWorld Cup #1 Rock Island World Cup number 1 was held in Rock Island, Tenessee. Just down the road from the Jacksons house where we live. This year is my first year competing in the Womans Division and I’m stoked to be up against all my female idols in the...
Nomads and the SF Sauk by Brett Barton | Sep 16, 2012 | Whitewater“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference” -Robert Frost I’ve always been one to explore and push it a little. Exploring my own limits mostly. When I got my first mountain bike I...
The Power of the Zen by heatherherbeck | Sep 16, 2012 | Whitewater, ZenZen by definition: “The idea of being one with your mind, so that self-perfection, self-preservation, and self-renouncement are freely available. One who studies the power of “zen” is one who challenges him- or herself to attaining complete physical...
Team JK in the 2013 Star Series for the World Cup!!! Photos! by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 14, 2012 | WhitewaterWhen the Rock Star came out, pretty much every freestyle athlete thought it was amazing for competition, big air, and advanced moves. That being said, the 2010 Star Series still held its own as a great design and had a following. There were a number of things that...
2012 World Cup Junior Men’s Freestyle Kayak Champion by hunter katich | Sep 13, 2012 | JK Team Posts, Rockstar, WhitewaterThe dream of being the best junior freestyle whitewater kayaker has come across my mind throughout the past couple of years. I started kayaking at age 11 and have always looked up to the Jackson family as a kayaking role model, hoping to be as good or better in the...
Our Friend, Mentor, Team member, Jeff West is Missed by ericjackson | Sep 13, 2012 | WhitewaterThere are many words that have been used to describe Jeff, but quiet determination, and his actions always overshadowed the loudest words you could speak about him. Just the manner of his death- a solo run on the Stikine says it all. First on the water, last...
