Africa Combos: video by nicktroutman | Apr 9, 2011 | Rockstar, WhitewaterTeam Jackson Kayak has been working hard to continue to push the sport of freestyle kayaking, and with the new rockstar it just got easier. Check out some combos that we have all been working on while on the White Nile in Uganda, Africa. Click here to view the...
SUP Rock Island by nicktroutman | Mar 31, 2011 | WhitewaterSUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) is growing in popularity. Though it is still pretty new for rivers. Dane and myself started this summer on the Ottawa, and a bit here in Rock Island in the Fall. Last week, the weather was a perfect 80 degrees, and we took out our...
Africa 2011: The Children by nicktroutman | Mar 24, 2011 | WhitewaterWe decided to head back to Africa this year with the excuse that we would be training for the World Championships. To be honest I would probably have gone regardless of whether we were going to ‘train’ or not. I just love the White Nile and Africa. Now when I say...
Nick Troutman Adidas newest Team member: video by nicktroutman | Feb 10, 2011 | WhitewaterI have just recently joined the well known Adidas ’sickline’ team. It has been awesome being able to be part of the team, and getting to paddle with the likes of Sam Sutton, and Gerd, and Olaf. Here is a quick little video of what I have been up to for the...
video: ‘THE BEACH’ mexican ocean surfing by nicktroutman | Feb 1, 2011 | WhitewaterMexico is starting to become known for its amazing river and beautiful canyons and waterfalls, and that is why I keep coming back. Though on the past trip Rafa convinced us to go with him and check out the beach. It wasn’t easy for me to want to give up a week of...
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...
MEXICO = PARADISE by nicktroutman | Jan 26, 2011 | Creeking, rivers, WhitewaterMexico is one of my favorite places on earth, the weather is warm, the scenery is gorgeous, and the whitewater is amazing. My first trip here was back in 2006, when I was part of the first full descent of the Rio Alseseca. Since then I have tried to come back every...
Looking back on 2010 by Jessie Stone | Jan 7, 2011 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JK Team Posts, Playboating, Team JK, Whitewater, Wrap Ups2010 was a busy year filled with lots of ups and a few downs. And it really seems to have gone by quickly. The imminent completion of the Silverback Dam on the Nile in Uganda has been creeping up on all of us and now 2010 will be known as the last year that the top...
Get Ready for Spring by nicktroutman | Feb 12, 2010 | JK Team PostsWell it is February, and still winter. The rest is here: Get Ready for Spring
Five Boat Hole on the Gauley (it’s actually a wave) by nicktroutman | Jan 29, 2010 | JK Team PostsAfter we had surfed our brains out on the New Dries in West Virgina, we decided to take a break. This was our idea or resting and rebuilding our muscles after being totally worn out and exhausted from surfing 5-6 hours a day for the previous 5 days Originally posted...
Winter Wonderland by nicktroutman | Jan 15, 2010 | JK Team PostsI am a Canadian boy, born a raised. I play hockey, ski, snowboard, make snow forts and have snow ball fights. I love the snow and the fun winter brings Read the original: Winter Wonderland
Bear Creek by nicktroutman | Dec 14, 2009 | JK Team PostsThe rain has been pounding, down here in the south. In the last week we have gotten over 4 inches in some areas. Read the original post: Bear Creek
