Colorado Joe sends some sweet photos and this article by Will Richardson | Nov 27, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Joe Keck Hey Jackson Nation! Well, the snow has started falling here in the Rockies, which has given me a moment to organize some pictures before my big trip to Ecuador in a couple weeks. These submissions come from two of Colorado’s very finest creeks...
Wesser Falls: a PFD by Will Richardson | Nov 27, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Clay Wright I’ve been looking at ‘Worser Wesser’ Falls just downstream of the NOC on the Nantahala since I was about 14 yrs old, and always heard tales of how jagged and dynamited the rocks beneath it are. Head injuries, rafts ripping, broken...
Garb Returns Video by Will Richardson | Nov 26, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Billy Harris Billy Harris sends in his latest video from Garberator on the Ottawa River.
San Luis Potosi: Steepness, turquoise water and snakes by Will Richardson | Nov 26, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Rafael Ortiz The state of San Luis Potosi has to be one of the top destinations for boaters looking for steepness, warmth, and gorgeous turquoise water. Only 6 hours from the border, it is a must for American boaters running away from the cold winter. This past...
Smith River update and pics by Will Richardson | Nov 25, 2007 | Rockers, WhitewaterBy Darin McQuoid The Smith River is California’s only completely free-flowing river. Every fork and tributary, all the way to the ocean, has escaped the clutches of dam building and because of its coastal location, moderate temps and lots of rain offer up some...
Ottawa Valley’s Jennifer Kellerman hits Costa Rica – video by Will Richardson | Nov 23, 2007 | 2010 Fun, WhitewaterBy Jen Kellerman Hi EJ, I’m attaching this video of me in my 2Fun running Pozo Azul, a 30 foot waterfall on the Rio Sarapiqui in Costa Rica! It was the highest highest waterfall I’ve run, and I forgot to hang on tightly to my paddle! Here’s why...
How to Boof Video by Will Richardson | Nov 23, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Nick Troutman Here is quick video for anyone needing help on learning how to boof. I hope it helps. Nick Troutman
Thanksgiving Day a day to remember by Will Richardson | Nov 23, 2007 | WhitewaterPhotos Kristine’s brother Bill, his wife Shirley, and kids Will, and Sophie came over, along with Lorraine’s sister Aunt Connie, cousin Tim, Jane from the factory, Pikey from the Team, Nick from the basement, and our family. I wrote this poem for the...
Some Gauley Photos from Backender and Canyon Doors by Will Richardson | Nov 22, 2007 | WhitewaterPhotos By Stephen Wright You probably read Nick’s updates about our adventures to WV last week, but here are some photos for your enjoyment. This trip just served to reinforce my opinion that the Gauley is one of my top 3 favorite rivers in the world (Zambezi,...
Canyon Doors video update by Will Richardson | Nov 22, 2007 | WhitewaterBy Nick Troutman While we were up on the Gaulley at high water we got to play a ton. There were big waves, small waves, down river waves, big holes, small holes, friendly holes, and munchy holes. We surfed pretty much everything. Here is a quick video from one of the...
Jerry abuses his Rocker, and now expects us to trust him with a new Hero by Will Richardson | Nov 22, 2007 | Heros, Rockers, Whitewater(Just kidding Jerry, your Rocker was just getting a warm up for the river, and you can launch your Hero if you want to as well! Get your gift certificate and we’ll send you a Hero T-Shirt, promo dvd, sticker, and put you in for the grand prize drawing) Here is...
A few archived photos worth remembering, as we look towards a new season in 2008 by Will Richardson | Nov 22, 2007 | Heros, Rockers, WhitewaterI like to go back and see some photos from 2004, 2005, 2006, as I think about 2008. I skipped 2007, even though we relaunched all new boats in the Fun, Star, and Rocker Series. Those are fresher in my mind. These photos are only a sampling of the people and events...