Crank Up the Class 2 Paddling Fun

by Vincent Family | Apr 30, 2020 | Antix, Instructional, River Running, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

We are very lucky during this pandemic time to have a local river to paddle on. It is mostly class 2 with one class 3 rapid, so it’s not the most challenging BUT it’s five minutes away, can be bike shuttled and makes for a great time out on the water. As water levels...

Core Fitness for Kayaking | How to Get Your Core All Fired Up!

by Jessie Stone | Apr 29, 2020 | Exploration Feature, Featured Post, Instructional, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction

Depending on where you are and what your opportunities are to get outside, you may or may not be using your core on a regular basis, but no doubt everyone wants to be in the best shape possible to take advantage of paddling as soon as it is possible. To that end, I...

Achieving Local First Descents | Whitewater Creeking

by wildwildwes | Apr 28, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

The 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...

Look At That ‘Good Wave’ | RushSouth

by Hargrove Adventures | Apr 27, 2020 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

Since we are all being homeschooled, I would like to start today’s class with a quick history lesson of Good Wave and my local whitewater course. RushSouth was recently rebranded from Columbus Georgia Whitewater, to encompass all the area has to offer, in both Phenix...

Whitewater Kayaking Ecuador | The Cofanes Adventure

by thomasneime | Apr 23, 2020 | Creeking, Nirvana, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

There 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...

One of my favorite waves in the world! | Corner Wave, Ottawa River

by Dane Jackson | Apr 22, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

In the end Corner Wave really shouldn’t be one of my favorite waves in the world, but it really is. It’s glassy, challenging, and tons of fun. The challenge of figuring out tricks is awesome, because most of the tricks end up going really well once you...

Patagonia. Puro placer

by Mikel Sarasola | Apr 17, 2020 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Spain

Normalmente viajamos no por necesidad, sino por puro placer. El placer de experimentar cosas nuevas o al menos, diferentes. Ese placer es adictivo y puede llegar a convertirse en una necesidad. Se podría decir que ese es mi caso. Empecé a viajar por el mero hecho de...

Dane Jackson’s 2019 Highlight Reel

by Dane Jackson | Apr 13, 2020 | Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

It is hard to imagine being able to top a year like 2019. From a near perfect year in competitions, getting basically all the classic waterfalls I have wanted in the PNW, to getting to experience the Indus, and everything in between. It was an incredible year that...

My kind of Hawaii vacation; Wailuku River

by Dane Jackson | Apr 8, 2020 | Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, Zen

Although Hawaii is already known for being one of the best places to travel to, I think we travel to it for a slightly different reason than most people. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, is one of my favorite sections in the world. Depending on the water level, the Wailuku...

So much different then I could have ever expected- New Mexico

by nicktroutman | Apr 6, 2020 | Antix, JAdventures Main Banner, Nick Troutman, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

So our journey began, as we kicked out our season tour, we packed up the RV and started west. Our first stop was New Mexico. As we traveled across the country I quickly realized that while we were driving through Arkansas I was only an hour away from Bentonville. I...

Small Jackson Zen 3.0 Review

by crystalgustin | Apr 5, 2020 | River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines, Zen

After paddling this boat for just a couple of months here are my initial thoughts from a 115 lb 5’3” female paddler. Stays high and dry Paddles unlike any other Jackson Kayak I have paddled, not only does the bow stay up but it wants to float you above the water where...

Get it while you can; The Zambezi

by Dane Jackson | Apr 2, 2020 | Antix, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

If you haven’t been to the Zambezi yet it 100% needs to be in your schedule. Warm water, fun big water, playspots, cheap living, shuttles organized, it doesn’t get much better. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy the Zambezi, just need to have a...