Lessons from cold-hand gurus by Rafael Ortiz | May 16, 2019 | Instructional, Internationalisation, Mexico, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction7 years ago I was THAT guy. It was the middle of March, 65* out and I’d still be wearing poggies. I did grow up in Mexico paddling warm water, so this new cold water topic was tough. Fast-forward to this winter, I managed to stay away from using my...
How to GoPro kayaking better Part I by Rafael Ortiz | Oct 29, 2014 | Instructional, WhitewaterWith the evolution of GoPro cameras, we’ve been able to document our adventures better. And through this 3 part tutorial, I want to pass along my tricks to help you get the best shots. Enjoy. Types of mounts Head The most basic and the best for capturing POV (point of...
Tacos, Waterfalls and Tequila: Rafa’s Guide for kayaking in Mexico by Rafael Ortiz | Oct 30, 2012 | JK University, Trip Reports, WhitewaterTacos, Waterfalls and Tequila: Rafa’s beta for kayaking in Mexico Part II, Veracruz- The Alseseca It was several years ago that we completed connecting the dots on this famed river. Ever since the old Twitch crew days, and even other earlier explorers’ times, this...
