The Glorious, 40th Annual, Upper Yough Race by JK Team | Aug 5, 2020 | Creeking, Karma Unlimited, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature40th Annual Upper Yough Race I’m a new observer of white water paddling and all that it entails. A year ago, I didn’t really know about these men and women with broad shoulders and calloused hands who regularly use the word ‘boof’ in conversation. During the time of...
Mindset: Growth or Failure?| Whitewater Kayaking by crystalgustin | Jul 14, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, ZenDo you ever have those moments where you do something on the river, mess up and replay it over and over in your head wondering how you messed it up and your self-talk isn’t all that positive? What if you could change that mindset and look at how you can grow and learn...
The paradise called Soca gorge by JK Team | Jul 6, 2020 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Austria, Creeking, InternationalisationMany people have told me good things about the Soca gorge. Eventhough it is only 5 hours away from my hometown, Innsbruck, I haven’t paddled it until now. The famous Soca has several sections, from super easy up to solid class V, with the Soca gorge being its...
Rock Island Waterfall Playground by eliottbertz | Jun 30, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Whitewater Feature, ZenRock Island’s Great Falls provide the perfect playground for vertical free falling in your kayak. The waterfall spans the entire width of the river and offers a wide variety of lines varying in difficulty. From tight and technical moves to wide open boofs, these...
Learning from a Low Key Quarantine | Whitewater Kayaking by sethchapelle | Jun 10, 2020 | Antix, Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines2020 has been a crazy time in history, for sure. I hope this finds readers in good health and good spirits. This year has not been an average year on the kayaking front. With stay at home orders for many (at least for some period of time) and nearly all organized...
Choosing between the Jackson Zen 3 vs Nirvana by JK Team | Jun 5, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Nirvana, Reviews, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, ZenI had the pleasure of paddling the new Zen 3 every day in Chile once it came out. One of the biggest questions I received was simply, “how do I choose between the Nirvana and the Zen 3?”. Hopefully this video will help clear things up. – Boyd Ruppelt...
Gulf Creek | Jackson Kayak Creeking by Mathew Huddleston | Jun 1, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHey guys! I have made it a goal to try and catch a new local run every year, and this past February I had the pleasure of checking it off the list. On one very rainy February day, Birmingham, AL received about 3in of localized rain which is enough to prime one of the...
Social Distancing, Little River by dianegaydos | May 27, 2020 | Creeking, JAdventures Main Banner, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureSpring of 2020 has led to many sudden and dramatic changes. One of them is social distancing. In order to continue kayaking safely, we have all had to make some changes. Our closest and most familiar kayaking runs are in the Smoky Mountains National Park. This was...
Growing Up World Class by Maddie Kimmel | May 16, 2020 | Creeking, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesDespite ending in the middle of a pandemic, my past year at World Class Academy has been incredible. The memories, life lessons, and friendships that I have forged over the last six months, will be everlasting. As perfect as things may seem, the unexpected is always...
Shohola falls by JK Team | May 15, 2020 | Antix, Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFirst time dropping the vert line on Shohola falls. Tallest waterfall I’ve run so far. Awesome day! -Daniel Smith
Achieving Local First Descents | Whitewater Creeking by wildwildwes | Apr 28, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThe term “First Descent” (AKA: 1stD or FD) is used widely in many adventure sports. It is quickly recognized by adventurers as a feat that someone has completed before anyone else and merits respect. Skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers often use this term when...
Whitewater Kayaking Ecuador | The Cofanes Adventure by thomasneime | Apr 23, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater FeatureThere is not known river in Ecuador so uncertain like the Cofanes. There are several facts to prove it: the place is actually really remote, the find the perfect water level is hazardous, and to get there you have to drive 4 hours with a truck from the last city. This...
