World Water Day by Herschel Finch | Mar 23, 2011 | Coosa, Creeking, Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Recreational/Touring, rivers, Team JKSo today is World Water Day and it got me to thinking; having the Shenandoah River so close to me is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing in that I have so much history at my fingertips, I have some of the best smallmouth fishing in the world right out my back...
Ben Stookesberry Reports from Brazil: 40 Meter Monster by Ben Stookesberry | Mar 22, 2011 | Creeking, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterEmpty Handed 26 days into the filming of the Brazilian reality TV series I am standing at the brink of a 40 meter monster. My stance is as wide and as stable as possible, to compensate for the red Jasper at edge of the drop that is some of the slipperiest rock I have...
Destination Update- When and Where to Paddle in California! by Darin McQuoid by Darin McQuoid | Feb 28, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterCalifornia is my favorite place in the world to enjoy kayaking. The best season is May through June when temperatures are warm and snow is melting. Hot sunlight, clear cold water and smooth rocks make it a unique experience. Boat’s can be bought or rented at...
Broadwater Creek 2010 by Jezz | Feb 21, 2011 | Creeking, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, rivers, WhitewaterEnjoy this article i wrote for Australian Geographic “OUTDOOR” magazine last year. BONDY Photos Josh BOND, Dana HEPTINSALL Saturday March 6th, 2010 3 am The day begins with my alarm ringing. Enjoy this article i wrote for Australian Geographic...
A First review of the 2011 Super Hero by Marty Cronin | Feb 17, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterEcuador is the perfect testing ground for new boats as it is full of variety – from steep creeks to pushy big volume rivers so you can really run the boats through the gamut of different types of whitewater. The crew at Small World Adventures has spent the last...
Winter Kayaking in Idaho! by Micah Kneidl | Feb 14, 2011 | Creeking, JK Team Posts, Team JK, Uncategorized, WhitewaterMy home state of Idaho is unlike many other states. In the winter months, most paddlers hibernate as options are limited. Winter precipitation rarely does anything to the low flows of our rivers here. Most paddlers just wait for the month of May to begin their season...
Some of Team JK Shares their Testimonials on the JK Villain: by Lee Hart | Feb 10, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterHere at Jackson Kayak we are lucky enough to fantastic people be a part of the JK Family. Here are three of our Team Members Testimonials to the JK Villain… Check it Out! Heather Herbeck “The Jackson Villain is the perfect boat for all levels of paddlers. ...
2011 Hero Review by TN’s Own: Kat Levitt by Kat and David Levitt | Feb 7, 2011 | Creeking, Team JK, WhitewaterI was skeptical of trying another Hero, as I am so smitten with the Villain S, and I didn’t prefer the Hero of yesteryear over the Rocker. But the New 2011 Hero is in a league of its own! The 2011 Hero holds its own as a *legit* creek boat while allowing...
Costa Rican Kayaking Fun with Gary Edgeworth by Gary Edgeworth | Feb 3, 2011 | Creeking, Trips, WhitewaterHaving an epic season of skiing here in Jackson, WY, I was having second thoughts about booking a flight to go kayaking in Costa Rica in the midst of all the white stuff. I finally decided to book my flight for Jan 13 and sent out emails and made a few calls to some...
D.I.Y. Villain Backpack Carry System by wildwildwes | Feb 1, 2011 | Creeking, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, WhitewaterI found this great blog post and thought I would share it about a simple, light and easy to assemble kayak backpack for my Villain. Check it out with this link: http://kayakhotdogs.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-kayak-backpack-for-under-25.html
Australia’s highest ever paddle? by Jezz | Jan 30, 2011 | Creeking, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterBy Chris Darlington “Darlo” Local Hero Team Nick Herald and Chris Darlington’s epic 1st descent – Upper Swampy Plains River (Boat’n off the western face of Australia’s main range) At the beginning of November 2009 we set out on a 1st Descent of the upper...
VIDEO: MEXICO CREEKING = WATERFALLS by nicktroutman | Jan 26, 2011 | Creeking, WhitewaterCheck out a video update from our three weeks creeking in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Joel Kowalski, Dane Jackson, Rafael Ortiz, Phil Quinn, Nick Troutman and ‘Deuce’ paddled some of Mexico’s best on the famous Alseseca, and epic Jalacingo. Check out the footage of beautiful...
