2017/2018 Highlight Reel by kalobgrady | Apr 19, 2019 | Canada, Internationalisation, Video, Whitewater A tribute to the good times throughout an experience rich 2017 and 2018. Filmed throughout 4 continents, follow along as I explore the World, chasing rivers as I find my path....
Nile Special: A Walk Down Memory Lane by kalobgrady | Mar 15, 2019 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Internationalisation, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Trip Reports, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt has taken a few months to organize my thoughts, to transcribe my feelings in a way that make sense, but this is a story I feel I must tell. This community, this river played a major role in my development as a kayaker and as a person, and I owe it to the legends...
Mexican Freeride by kalobgrady | Mar 8, 2019 | Antix, Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe jungles of Veracruz are a mystical place, where imaginations flourish and ideas come to life. In the spring of 2018; Nick Troutman, Dane Jackson and I orchestrating a quick mission to Veracruz state and the Alseseca river. Our goals were simple and...
The Magic of Puesco Fest by kalobgrady | Dec 21, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap UpsEnchanted, beautiful, full of wonder. The Puesco valley is shaped by magic as the waters of the Trancura River pull the energy from the mountains down throughout the gorge, providing an uplift for all those along its way. The Puesco valley is a...
UNLEASHED Recap by kalobgrady | Jan 30, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesINTRO: A glorious way to live. In early January, 29 athletes from 12 diverse countries converged upon the longest river in the world for UNLEASHEDxUganda. The goal of UNLEASHED has always, and will always be the same: to create a competitive environment...
Zambezi Multiday by kalobgrady | Jan 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Internationalisation, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe mighty Zambezi river meanders through Central Africa, slowly moving south east, creating boarders and providing for all in its path. Just before this historic river reaches its half way mark, its calm waters turn turbulent as the expansive river tumbles more...
UNLEASHEDxUganda by kalobgrady | Jan 9, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesStage 2: The Dead Dutchman BoaterX Sponsored by: World Class Academy A name so ominous that only a quick mention is needed to instill a deep fear into even the bravest of athletes. The Dead Dutchman; a prestigious, intertwined collection of exploding...
UNLEASHEDxUganda by kalobgrady | Jan 7, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesUNLEASHEDxUganda Presented by: SEND Stage 1: Cuban Freestyle Sponsored by Jackson Kayak A glorious way to live. 29 athletes from 12 diverse countries have converged upon the longest river in the world to progress the sport of whitewater...