Beautiful Hot Summer Days = Perfect Paddling Conditions by Jessie Stone | Aug 25, 2019 | WhitewaterBeautiful hot summer days have made local paddling – in all local spots- an amazing treat this summer! In Switzerland there have been great water levels in my two local runs – the Saanen and Simme Rivers, and if that weren’t enough, the wave in Thun has been in! That...
Dog Gone River Run by teamjk | Aug 25, 2019 | Coosa HD, FishingNever attempted to have an extra on my kayak before and had the opportunity to take my dog Luna for a run down the Au sable River. Well she is an adoptee Huskie and have had her less than a year think she may be around 2 years old. She took one short boat trip before...
Sharing the Magic of Kayaking by katelyngreen | Aug 24, 2019 | Whitewater2019 has been my best year of paddling so far. However, I haven’t run any new rivers yet, I haven’t had any breakthroughs in my freestyle tricks or paddling technique, and I haven’t paddled anything that really challenges my paddling ability. What have I been doing?...
Fun with Frogs by dustinnichols | Aug 23, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviewsFUN WITH FROGS! When throwing frogs, there is nothing like the top water explosion of the Micropterus salmoides, also known as the largemouth bass, bucketmouth, slaunch, ditch pickle, bassquatch, or hydrilla gorilla. It has to be one of my favorite techniques to use...
Rocky Fork Partnership Creates Safer Whitewater Paddling by wildwildwes | Aug 23, 2019 | WhitewaterWhitewater is a natural force that captivates the minds of many when witnessing its raw power and beauty. This natural phenomenon brings together many different people for various reasons. I’m often amazed at some of the good partnerships that have been crafted from...
Kayak Bass Fishing the Dog Days of Summer by teamjk | Aug 22, 2019 | FishingThe dog days of summer occur during the hottest and muggiest part of the season. Webster defines “dog days” as the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere. The blazing sun and...
Do what you can! by Greg Parker | Aug 22, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Rockstar 4.0, WhitewaterOnce in a while, I hear someone say something to the tune of, “I don’t do _________ very often. I suck at it.” My response is always the same, “it doesn’t matter if you are good or bad. It is just about having fun.” As a teacher living in Colorado, I enjoy a very...
Antix Final Thoughts by shanegroves | Aug 21, 2019 | Antix, Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhen I first saw the Antix at Gauley Fest when it was being prototyped I was a little shocked by its looks. I mean, it wasn’t exactly sleek looking. It wasn’t slicey. The hull was flat but with weird rocker. It didn’t look fast. It looked way playful and was supposed...
Salt Springs Kayak Camping by Matt Davis | Aug 21, 2019 | Fishing, Kilroy, Kraken, Outdoor AdventuresFor the past few years I’ve planned a kayak camping trip for my Dad and a few family friends. This years trip was quite the adventure! We got an early start Sunday morning so we could stop and fuel up on a big breakfast before driving up the hill. After not quite two...
New in JK Little Shreders Team by JK Little Shredders | Aug 18, 2019 | Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Video, WhitewaterHello everyone! We’re @theKULbrothers, new in JK Little Shredders Team. I’m Mati (9 yo). My bro Konrad is 7. We live in Krakow Poland. The first half of 2019 is behind us. It was a time of new experiences and small successes. Actually, we don’t take...
Whistler 10 years later. by davecrerar | Aug 17, 2019 | Canada, Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWhen I first moved to Canada a group of buddies from the Ottawa river put me in their station wagon and carted me across the country to see what it had to offer. This is one of the main reasons I decided to call this country home. We made this trek across the country...
