Tour de Narrows by Will Richardson | Feb 25, 2008 | WhitewaterBy Eric Stalowy The Narrows is probably most notorious for its ease of access, reliable year round flow, quality of rapids (especially the Big Three), and as a training ground for some of the best paddlers history has yet to produce. For many paddlers it is a...
Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs hit Brazil- Pedro and David Stephan (team JK Brazil) are there to help Fala Portuguese, and show them the goods! by Will Richardson | Feb 23, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Ben Stookesberry Hey EJ, We are just about to pick up Jesse Coombs this evening in Brasilia the far flung capital city of Brazil. Jesse is just the final piece of the puzzle in the massive effort that was set in motion inorder to get the supper hot off the press...
Costa Rica Update by Will Richardson | Feb 22, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterWe have now been in Costa Rica one week, and have paddled every day. We have done the “Super Pasqua” section two times, which is a 24 mile marathon with no flatwater, and mostly class 4+ big water. It is like the Gauley at 5,000 but on steroids. Tons of...
Update on Big Creek by Will Richardson | Feb 19, 2008 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Eric Stalowy February 18, 2008 There are few rivers in the South East, and I dare say the entire U.S., as amazing as Big Creek. When it’s, as my buddy Jeb says, “On the high side of hell-yeah!” it will keep you on your toes all the way to the...
Hero in Costa Rica! by Will Richardson | Feb 18, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterBy Emily Jackson Hey Everyone! Today is my third day in Costa Rica and I am already excited to write a report on the hero! I had never paddled it before the past two days and i was very pleased with it! I was a little nervous since i hadnt run the river or used the...
Team JK's first two days in Costa Rica by Will Richardson | Feb 18, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterPhotos I am at an internet café running on batteries so a short article. We hooked up with Team JK’s Mario Huevo who has his own guide business here, www.costaricakayaktours.com and works through the largest outfitter in the country, Rios Tropicals. Our...
Mission: Cheoah River, sore backs and the chronicle of the shuttle bunny by Will Richardson | Feb 17, 2008 | 2010 Star, Classic Stars, Heros, WhitewaterPhotos By Billy Harris Just going to put this out there, shuttle bunny’s get it tough. For all shuttle bunny’s everywhere I send my condolences. I literally sat on my butt all day long watching people have fun. Ruth Gordan left for Costa Rica with all her...
New HEROs Hit up the LRC (Little River Canyon) by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2008 | Heros, WhitewaterBy Nick Troutman Well, this past weekend we had the opportunity to head to Alabama and fire up the mighty LRC (Little River Canyon). We met up with a whole bunch of locals and high school students who hadn’t run the river before. So we joined forces with New...
Yoho National Park of Canada, British Columbia Fall of 2007 by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2008 | Rockers, WhitewaterPhotos By Brad Sutton One of the best river trips I have been on was on the Yoho River Canyon in British Columbia this past fall season. Established in 1886, Yoho National Park is one of 41 national parks in Canada. Our nation’s parks celebrate and help protect...
Time to roll in the Spring Kayaking Season! by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2008 | WhitewaterGet ready for Spring! Get a few items you have been putting off that will make for a great spring paddling kick off! Either buy at your local dealer or get right here at the JK Store… · Get your “Here and Now” DVD and get fired up for...
Phil Boyer sends in his latest from Chile! Awesome! by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2008 | WhitewaterPhotos By Phil Boyer With a few days off in between trips, I headed to the Michimahuida river with Jorge Esquivel and a few friends. The river flows down from the Michimahuida glacier through a very steep canyon with amazing views of glaciers and temperate rain...
Jackson Family and Team Headed for Costa Rica by Will Richardson | Feb 15, 2008 | Heros, Kid's Kayaks, WhitewaterEmily, Dane, Nick, and I are on our way to Costa Rica today! Ruth Gordon got their two days ago, and Jud Kiser got their yesterday! Joel Kowalski is coming in from Canada, while Jessie Stone, and Clay Wright, and maybe Pikey will be coming in next week! This trip is a...
