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APE’s Nolichucky River Cleanup Back in Action

APE’s Nolichucky River Cleanup Back in Action

My local paddling club, Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts, has always kept the stewardship of the Nolichucky River near and dear to our hearts as one of our best natural resources in our area for whitewater paddling. Since the clubs formation in 1986 the group has...
FINALLY! | Dane Jackson Stikine

FINALLY! | Dane Jackson Stikine

There is nothing quite like finally getting on a run you have always wanted. The Stikine is one of the most iconic sections in the kayaking world, and it just took way too long for me to finally experience it. Fortunately for me it was everything I could have imagined...
The 15th Annual Berner Oberland Biathlon

The 15th Annual Berner Oberland Biathlon

April 15th was a sunny, hot day in Switzerland including in the Simmental valley and Saanen land! The week before, a two day logisitics – its easy and accessible. Under your own steam, you can have the most complete, all day, fun, play day outside. If you like to back...
Joy and anticipation of the first day of the whitewater season

Joy and anticipation of the first day of the whitewater season

Unless you live in one of those magical places where there is year round whitewater, there is some point in the spring where your focus turns to watching the weather forecast and the river gauges, anxiously awaiting open water with enough volume to get out paddling....
JK small Antix vs medium Antix vs small Zen for smaller paddlers

JK small Antix vs medium Antix vs small Zen for smaller paddlers

For those paddlers that are at the lower end of the weight or height range, there are many questions about which boat they should choose when considering the small Antix vs the medium Antix vs the small Zen. My answer is always “it depends” … Like any other boat...