Wait For It by JK Team | Sep 24, 2012 | Journey, Recreational/TouringNo road access + no hiking trails + no cell phone service + no electricity = no problem. Me and my paddle partner were on our own. The location is paddle-in only, just over eight miles one-way. After the sun set, the Milky Way and thousands of stars painted the...
Training away from the river by samantharuppelt | Sep 23, 2012 | Beginner Moves, Intermediate Moves, JK University, Whitewater It’s really hard not to be inspired to work on our freestyle skills with 2012 World Cup just wrapping up. The whole paddling community has pretty much been glued to the World Cup coverage, watching their friends and favorite athletes compete. I’m pretty sure...
All Staring by JK Team | Sep 22, 2012 | UncategorizedOwn several Jacksons but I love my All Star 2006 best. Paddling at a tidal surf wave in Cohasset MA.
Loop at Little Drop Wausau Whitewater Park in Wausau, WI by JK Team | Sep 22, 2012 | UncategorizedMy last recreational release at the Wausau Whitewater Park in downtown Wausau, WI was eventful to say the least. Over 160 paddlers made their way through the course as well as played their hearts out on the 11 features the park has to offer for beginners to advanced...
Jeff Ripping in Jackson Kayak 2 by JK Team | Sep 22, 2012 | UncategorizedThis JK Star is the first kayak I have ever owned and it’s been bringing a lot of joy to my life! I live next to the Weber River in Utah and I usually tube it with my friends but now I can play in the Croyden hole for hours! My family goes up to the Snake River...
Remembering Jeff West… A Tribute to ‘Superman’ of the River by Kat and David Levitt | Sep 21, 2012 | WhitewaterSomeone once said that “Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” * This makes perfect sense in regards to the Southeast’s legendary paddling figure; Jeff West. His handsome face with a defined jaw, and tall muscular frame...
One Year Gone by Jessica Yurtinus | Sep 20, 2012 | Rockstar, WhitewaterFall is just about here in Reno, and boating season is starting to slow as we wait for our normal fall river releases on the Pit and Feather Rivers. This time of year also means it’s my birthday. And, with another birthday, it is another opportunity to look back...
Deadwood by dark by Devon Barker | Sep 20, 2012 | Hero, WhitewaterDuring my last days of summer vacation I received a message from Brent Lafay inquiring if I ‘d like to paddle the Deadwood River, a tributary of the South Fork of the Payette. “Meet at the dam in the morning. It’s a long day.” I invited a few...
Amazon Warzone by Rafael Ortiz | Sep 19, 2012 | WhitewaterAmazon warzone by Rafa Ortiz In front of us another class V horizon line that I was ready to run blind in order to get out of there. It was the same feeling as the one from a war movie when the soldiers are in the trench and surrounded, one of the most dangerous...
Courtney’s recap of the Freestyle World Cup 2012 by Courtney Kerin | Sep 18, 2012 | WhitewaterWorld Cup #1 Rock Island World Cup number 1 was held in Rock Island, Tenessee. Just down the road from the Jacksons house where we live. This year is my first year competing in the Womans Division and I’m stoked to be up against all my female idols in the...
