JK/Mexico Press Conference in Veracruz… by ericjackson | Jan 3, 2012 | JK Media, WhitewaterEmily, Kristine, KC, Lee, Rafa, and I headed to the port city of Veracruz where a big press conference was being held on our trip. There was about 50 people there, TV cameras, voice recorders, and photographers. They made a big banner showing Jackson Kayak and...
Chile Update- GO PRO FOOTAGE! by Eric Bartl | Jan 3, 2012 | Creeking, Video, Video, WhitewaterHere is a quick edit from my recent trip to Chile! Check it out! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3emxpZab1E[/youtube] Eric Bartl
Ecuador—the perfect winter boating destination! by JK Team | Jan 2, 2012 | WhitewaterIt was a white Christmas in Ecuador this year with more whitewater than we knew what to do with! Too many awesome rivers were at the absolutely ideal flow and we just didn’t have enough time to paddle them all… But, if that’s all I have to complain about over the...
Rockstar, Reno, & Green River Wyoming by Lauren Burress | May 29, 2011 | WhitewaterFirst session at Reno play park, and first ever session in the Rockstar! I flew out Monday to Reno to stay with the Donolley’s for a couple weeks for a partial competition tour. We woke up Tuesday morning had some breakfast, and headed to the park! I noticed right...
JK Outfitting 101 by Hilde Schweitzer | May 27, 2011 | WhitewaterOutfitting Tips For Dummies I can’t say I miss the days of spending hours shaping foam and gluing pieces into a new boat to get a good fit but I do like tweaking my JK boats a bit to get even more out of the near-perfect standard outfitting. JK boats are really easy...
Fun and Relaxation after Devastation in Alabama by JK Team | May 27, 2011 | WhitewaterWhat a way to end spring for the state of Alabama. I had just got back from my two week humanitarian mission, to build schools and medical clinics for the Dominican Republic’s people, just in time to see a natural disaster hit the southeast. EF5 tornadoes ripped...
School’s Out, Time to Paddle: Getting Reacquainted to Idaho Whitewater with the Rockstar and Villain by Mark Cecchini Beaver | May 26, 2011 | WhitewaterWhen I started law school almost two years ago, I knew I was in for a life changing experience. Not only would I be moving hundreds of miles away from my home in Boise but an unrelenting load of school work would provide constant intellectual and organizational...
Rock Star in Action, Big waves, Big tricks, Big Fun! by nicktroutman | May 26, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Rockstar, Team JK, Video, WhitewaterDane, Joel, and I had a blast surfing some of Quebec’s largest waves these past two weeks while competing at the Whitewater Grand Prix. It was a great to get on some of these huge waves to truly see the new Rock Star’s potential for air time. There is no...
Green River Photo Update by ericjackson | May 25, 2011 | WhitewaterWe had the first Green River Freestyle Competition on the “Tour” this year. The Whitewater Park can be found in downtown Green River (just follow the signs on the highway and through town) and you’ll find yourself on “Expedition...
Whitewater Grand Prix 2011 Wrap-up: Video by nicktroutman | May 24, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Rockstar, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, WhitewaterThe Whitewater Grand Prix was an experiment to say the least. Pat Camblin had a vision of an event that our sport hasn’t seen yet. A competition combining 6 different events, both race and freestyle, over 14 days, chasing the best whitewater in Quebec. The idea...
Milner Mile on the Snake River! by Eric Seymour | May 23, 2011 | WhitewaterThe Milner Mile on the Snake River is located in-between Burley and Twin Falls, ID. The canyon is tight and constricted while dropping 100 feet in a mile. The steep gradient and large volume of water creates huge holes, massive waves, and surging eddies. Many...
Green River Wyoming- Great New Stop on the US Freestyle Tour by Emily Jackson | May 22, 2011 | WhitewaterWell its Saturday night and we just wrapped up the Green River Expedition Rodeo in Green River Wyoming. This is a small town but the people have been beyond hospitable. From a big pancake breakfast with chocolate covered strawberries, fruit, sausage, bacon nd ham,...
