Making the Dream a Reality: Whitewater Kayaking and Teleworking in Chile by JK Team | Mar 6, 2025 | Creeking, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesMaking the Dream a Reality: Whitewater Kayaking and Teleworking in Chile When you dream of exploring the world’s most epic rivers and waterfalls, it’s hard to imagine fitting such adventures into everyday life. But with a mix of remote work and whitewater kayaking,...
How to Stomp by Boyd Ruppelt | Feb 5, 2025 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHow to Stomp Whether you’re trying to use a landing angle transition to cushion the impact from a waterfall or you accidentally boofed a little more than you wanted, the boof to stomp is one of the more useful waterfall techniques to know. At the same time, it...
Expedition Paddling in Madagascar: The Mangoro and Namorona Rivers by JK Team | Jan 31, 2025 | Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesExpedition Paddling in Madagascar: The Mangoro and Namorona Rivers Madagascar, famed for its exotic wildlife and rugged landscapes, hides some of its greatest secrets in its wild rivers. Our team of seven—Brenton Petrillo, Cody Adams, Elsa Kelly, Luke Andraka, Nic...
The Flow Meets the Peshtigo by Hannah Ray | Oct 15, 2024 | Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThe Roaring Rapids section of the Peshtigo is one of my favorite Wisconsin rivers. This section is approximately 5 miles in length with 6 named rapids. In between the rapids are fun boulder gardens. There are tons of fun lines and eddies to pick your way through the...
Colorado Whitewater Parks by JK Team | Aug 5, 2024 | Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesColorado Whitewater Parks: Submitted by Alex Lee Last month I went on my first kayaking trip to Colorado. Though I went there to check off some new creeks, I was pleasantly surprised by all the quality whitewater parks I was able to visit in the two weeks I traveled...
63rd Annual Salmon la Sac Downriver and Slalom Races by kylethomas | Jul 17, 2024 | Creeking, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines60 racers from age 7 to age 75 converged at the Cle Elum River for the weekend of the 63rd Annual Salmon la Sac Whitewater Races near Roslyn, Washington. People traveled from all over the Pacific Northwest to attend this event including Washington, Oregon, Montana,...
APE’s Nolichucky River Cleanup 2024 by wildwildwes | Jul 10, 2024 | Creeking, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesOur local paddling club, Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts, holds the Nolichucky River near and dear to our hearts as one of our best whitewater paddling reaches. Since the club’s formation in 1986 the group has a rich history of volunteer organizers leading the charge...
2023 – whitewater kayaking in Norway with 2 babies by capucinethomaslepine | Jul 3, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2023 I spent 44 days kayaking, which I am happy with considering I gave birth to our second child, and did not travel anywhere for kayaking. My boyfriend kayaked as much as me so that together we got 88 days which is not bad for a small-kids family! The secret is...
My 1st Adaptive Paddling Workshop by kylethomas | Jun 28, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesLast month I completed my first American Canoe Association (ACA) Adaptive Paddling Workshop in Washington State hosted by Adaptive Expeditions, REI, and the ACA. This three-day workshop aimed to provide an introduction to the information necessary to seamlessly...
Memorial Day Elk River Gorge by wildwildwes | Jun 27, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHere in the good ole’ U.S. of A. Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of summer on a long weekend for many. It is also a time to reflect on those brave men and women U.S. military personnel who gave their life in service to preserve the freedoms and liberty we...
10 Years of Paddlesports Volunteering by kylethomas | May 21, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines10 years ago (May 2014) I became an American Canoe Association (ACA) volunteer. I was selected to be ACA State Co-Director of South Carolina with my soon-to-be friend Ethan as part of an initial cadre across each U.S. State and Territory. The ACA was founded in 1880...
Little White Salmon Race: Gnarvana or Nirvana? by Cashion Porter Shirley | Apr 22, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Featured Post, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThis year, I had the grand opportunity to spend a month in White Salmon, WA, to paddle new whitewater and compete in the 2024 Little White Salmon Race. In prepping for this trip, I had to choose between bringing my medium Gnarvana or Nirvana. Knowing the season in the...
