2014 Payette River Games – Kellogg Style by kelloggfamily | Jul 1, 2014 | Kid's Kayaks, Whitewater The Payette River Games are over and everyone had a blast. Seriously, this is the most awesome event for so many reasons. First, the organizers make every attempt to to make competing an overall epic experience for all the athletes. This includes offering free...
Karma RG on a 10 days self-support down the White and Green rivers by frenchy | Jun 4, 2014 | Karma RG, WhitewaterI just got back from paddling the Karma RG on a 10 day self-support trip down the White river and the Green River, in Western Utah. Most of the run I paddled solo, then I met up with some friends on Desolation and Gray canyons on the Green River. After 10 days and 180...
Using your Karma UL to play with rocks by colinkemp | May 19, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, WhitewaterNow that we are getting more comfortable with our sweet new boat it is time to up the ante. In my world no river run is complete with out some sweet boofs, grinds, and rock spins. The first thing you will need to work on is adapting your technique to the speed of the...
Facing Waves TV show: Mexico by nicktroutman | Apr 19, 2014 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, Uncategorized, Video, Video, WhitewaterMexico in the past couple of years has become one of the top hotspots for creek boaters and waterfall hucksters alike. Personally it is one of my favorite places to paddle, with jungles for river banks, warm weather, perfect waterfalls and tons of top class rapids it...
How to Balance Kayaking and Education by dianegaydos | Feb 18, 2014 | WhitewaterOver the years, I have met many people who believe that balancing kayaking and an education is a daunting task. I would like to tell you that although challenging at times, it can be done. I am 26 years old and in my 4th and final year of medical school. I am...
Lake Tahoe Surf Session by Jessica Yurtinus | Jan 31, 2014 | WhitewaterIt has been 60 degrees and sunny in Reno the past couple weeks. I even caught myself in shorts and t-shirt having a little picnic in the park. Life has been pretty good in the land of sunshine and unicorns. The only HUGE problem – IT’S JANUARY!!! We should...
Why Kayak Ecuador by dianegaydos | Jan 18, 2014 | WhitewaterWhy Kayak Ecuador? I have had the awesome opportunity to paddle internationally in a variety of different countries. However, after spending this Christmas in Ecuador, I would have to say that it is logistically one of the easiest places to paddle. Out of a 14 day...
Ten Weeks of Mexican Karma with Seth Ashworth by JK Team | Jan 17, 2014 | WhitewaterMexico is a Whitewater paradise. One of the planets steepest playgrounds. Combined with being amazingly beautiful scenery, a friendly and welcoming community, delicious food it makes it a desirable destination for winter whitewater kayaking. I first went to Mexico in...
The 2014 National Paddling Film Festival is Right Around The Corner! by Scott Blase | Jan 12, 2014 | Events, Whitewater Since 1983 the National Paddling Film Festival has been raising money and river conservation awareness for both the paddling community and non-profits such as American Whitewater. Hosted by the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky this 2 day event...
2013 All Star ROCKS the White Nile by stephenwright | Feb 19, 2013 | WhitewaterI just returned home after my 4th trip to Uganda. Â Uganda is by far my favorite winter playboating destination: warm water, big waves, big rapids, tropical paradise of birds, animals, and plant life, easy logistics, and great paddlers from all over the world make a...
Houston Boat Show and Jackson Kayak by Team Palovik | Jan 27, 2013 | Big Tuna, Coosa, Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater FishingHad the pleasure of working the Houston Boat show, with Fishing Tackle Unlimited this past weekend. Fishing Tackle Unlimited had a very nice display setup for the Jackson Kayak line. The staff is headed up by Camille Null and is top notch, every one on her staff is...
5th Annual Alseseca Race and Switch Run! by nicktroutman | Jan 16, 2013 | Whitewater5th Annual Alseseca Race Well we just finished the 5th annual Alseseca Kayak race here in the little town of Tlapacoyan, Vera Cruz Mexico. This is either my 8th or 9th trip down here to Mexico, I start to loose count. I have been coming down since 2006 when I...
