Freestyle in Mexico by David Silk | Aug 14, 2019 | Playboating, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s a pretty typical start to a kayaking story. Drive to the airport, flight to Mexico City booked. Weasel your way into getting the boat on the plane. From North America, only a couple quick connections on a cheap flight, an overly expensive airport lunch, and...
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...
Why Kayak in Mexico? by chad | Feb 18, 2019 | Creeking, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI made it down to Veracruz again this year for warm weather, tacos, tequila, and kayaking. It’s so amazing to take a break from freezing temperatures and head south to spend some time padding the amazing rivers that Mexico has to offer. So why don’t more...
Never Winter – Family Whitewater Adventures: Part Three by Vincent Family | Jan 11, 2018 | Creeking, Family Zone, Kid's Kayaks, River Running, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt’s winter and for most people the kayaking season has been over for a few months. For those in the northern hemispheres that are still paddling, you are likely wearing a lot of layers to ward off the chill. Time to think about heading SOUTH for warm water and warm...
Paddling Port Authur, Texas by David Roberts | Apr 26, 2017 | FishingWithout a doubt Texas is one of the most diverse places in the world. In every corner of the state, the landscape changes and always features a new and different aspect. Texas really is a true paradise for people who love to spend their time in the outdoors. One of...
Two Weeks of Falling by David Silk | Feb 24, 2017 | Creeking, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIt started as just yet another trip suggestion from one of my best friends, one of hundreds that Andrew Oxley and I concoct. We were in Washington state at the time, talking about how much fun falling off cliffs in kayaks is. Pretty soon he came up with the idea- we...
Mexican Whitewater – Top Destination for whitewater enthusiasts by heatherherbeck | Jan 31, 2017 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesIf you paddle any level of whitewater, you have already heard about the epic rivers in Mexico. In the last 10 years, I have returned ‘south of the border’ for the incredible river adventures, but also for a lot more than that. Here are my top #5 reasons to...
Sight-sea-kayak-ing: Baja Mexico by kylethomas | Jan 16, 2017 | Karma Rock Garden, Recreational/TouringSight-sea-kayak-ing: Baja Mexico Why do you sea kayak? Do you just enjoy paddling flatwater? These are questions that I often get when unloading my brightly colored sea kayak from the roof of my SUV. These are the reasons that I load up that long boat and explore:...
Kalama Falls by Brett Barton | Oct 9, 2014 | United States, Whitewater Kalama-bama Kalama Falls wasn’t on my radar until I’d heard about Chris Korbulic running it earlier this year. It looked like a great drop and I had just gotten back from a winter in the Mexican jungle! So many good waterfalls down there that I was...
Good things happening in NM! by colinkemp | May 21, 2014 | WhitewaterCheck out the great work that Kelly Gossett is doing in NM. He is truly using his fleet of JK boats to better his community. Kayak New Mexico to Hold First Annual Adaptive Clinic for Special Needs Children and Adults “Come As You Are!” (Albuquerque, NM) Kayak New...
Facing Waves TV show: Mexico by nicktroutman | Apr 19, 2014 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, Team JK, Trip Reports, Trips, Uncategorized, Video, Video, WhitewaterMexico in the past couple of years has become one of the top hotspots for creek boaters and waterfall hucksters alike. Personally it is one of my favorite places to paddle, with jungles for river banks, warm weather, perfect waterfalls and tons of top class rapids it...
Upper Jah by Brett Barton | Feb 3, 2014 | UncategorizedThe Upper Jalacingo is just one sick stretch in the legendary Rio Alseseca drainage. Upper Jah starts out looking kinda pathetic, especially running stuff like Big Banana or Tomata. Quick enough though the Jalacingo cleans right up and paddlers will become stoked at...
