Fun for the Whole Family at CKS Paddle Fest 2018

by kelloggfamily | Jul 11, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

The water level for CKS Paddle Fest this year was prime!! The play hole was deep and retentive making it great for those high scoring tricks. During my practice rides I was feeling great and ready to go. My only goal was to beat my bro Dally haha and my PR which was...

Family Fun and High Scores at CKS PaddleFest in Buena Vista, CO

by kelloggfamily | Jun 13, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

After the Golden Games competition, we showered, did some laundry and hit the road, en route to one of our favorite comps…CKS PaddleFest. Immediately upon leaving we noticed something not right. Exhaust was coming into the RV in the back. We opened a few windows...

CKS Paddlefest is a must-do for families!

by Vincent Family | Jun 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

CKS Paddlefest is held over the memorial day long weekend in Buena Vista, Colorado, a funky mountain town a few hours west of Denver. It just celebrated it’s 18th year and keeps getting better and better for both paddlers and families alike. Once you arrive in the...

CKS Paddlefest Women’s Group Paddle

by Courtney Kerin | Jun 8, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Whitewater

The annual CKS Paddlefest in Buena Vista saw an amazing turn out of women of all ages and crafts for the women’s group paddle. Though high water meant a change of location on the river, almost 30 ladies still came out to bask in the sunshine and share in a beautiful...

CKS PaddleFest: Wild & Free Tour

by nicktroutman | Jun 16, 2017 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, Internationalisation, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW Disciplines

Our ‘Wild & Free Tour’ continues on to the Colorado Tour with our first stop being the CKS PaddleFest. It was another incredible weekend filled with freestyle, racing, podium finishes, and lots of fun and friends. Though for me the highlight was getting to race...

Family Paddling Opportunities at CKS Paddle Fest, Buena Vista, Colorado

by JK Team | May 25, 2014 | Whitewater

On Sunday, May 25th at 2pm, is a kids cruise down one of the best beginner stretches on the Arkansas River, The Milk Run (class II+).  It boasts 6 Miles of boulder gardens and wave trains through some spectacular scenery. Following the cruise, at 6 PM, is a dinner to...

CKS Paddle Fest- Come on Out! BV- CO

by Emily Jackson | May 25, 2012 | Events, Whitewater

This weekend has a lot to offer if you are anywhere near the great state of Colorado! Today is the first day of the CKS Fest at Colorado Kayak Supply. From on water clinics, to fantastic discounts and deals. This is an event you don’t want to miss. Jackson Kayak has...