Futaleufu by tylerbradt | Jul 6, 2018 | Chile, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterOf the many paddling paradises of Chile, the Futaleufu is by far the most renown classic big water river this is Southern paddling Mecca. With a history reaching further back into paddling history than plastic, this river is internationally renown and holds a place...
The Colorado Tour – The Greg Parker Experience by Greg Parker | Jul 5, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesEach summer I look forward to the competing in the “Colorado Tour.” For me, this tour consists of 4 or 5 events around the state during the months of May and June. This year, for whatever reason, I executed my best rides and was rewarded with my highest...
Clinics on the Farmington River by Jessie Stone | Jul 3, 2018 | Clinics, Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionI am teaching several clinics on the Farmington River after the Triple Crown, coming up this month, July 14th and 15th. Its a super fun event so come out to the river and join all of us! My clinics will be Wednesday July 18th and Thursday July 19th in the afternoon....
Pyranees by dianegaydos | Jul 2, 2018 | Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, WhitewaterPain au chocolat Why go on a kayaking trip to the Pyranees? For the pain au chocolat of course! Just kidding, well, kind of. The Pyranees is the mountain range that borders France and Spain, with the small country of Andorra sandwiched in between. The highest peak is...
Rolling Myth by Greg Parker | Jul 1, 2018 | Instructional, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionMany new kayakers are nervous about tipping over and being “trapped” underwater. Therefore, some of these new kayakers believe that it is faster or even safer to swim instead of setting up for a roll. However, if we look at them side by side, we can see that a roll...
“In-betweener” Boats by teamjk | Jun 30, 2018 | Antix, MixMaster, rivers, Video, Whitewater I am personally new to the whole “in-betweener” kayaks myself. Before I got an Antix, it was either playboat or creekboat. Id tried few here and there, but its never the same as actually having one to paddle regularly. To be honest I thought they...
APE’s Celebrate 16 Years of Cleaning Up the Nolichucky River by wildwildwes | Jun 29, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap UpsSaturday, June 23rd, marked the 16th Annual Nolichucky Cleanup. The Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts have been hosting this event nearly every year to help keep the Nolichucky River clean for paddlers, fishermen, and river-users alike! The summer is a very popular...
Inside the Adventure Blog Post by Jessie Stone | Jun 28, 2018 | WhitewaterIf you’ve ever been afraid to step outside your comfort zone, then you’re in the right place. Inside the Adventure features incredible athletes and everyday people, sharing their epic stories of pushing life to it’s limits. From olympic gold medalists, to people who...
TVCC Paddle School 2018 by chad | Jun 26, 2018 | Family Zone, Instructional, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionIt’s that time of year again, paddle clubs are having their annual paddle schools all across the country. While some paddlers scoff at these events I like to see them as they truly are, a time for encouragement and instruction. This is when new paddlers get that...
John Day River by teamjk | Jun 25, 2018 | Dynamic Duo, Family Zone, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterSince having first one then two little munchkins join our lives a few years ago, we’ve toned down the Class 5 Cali creeking and have been on the hunt for good family friendly river trips. Places where you can load up the raft, bring a hodgepodge of assorted...
The Importance of Games by teamjk | Jun 22, 2018 | Clinics, Family Zone, Instructional, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionThe key to any students’ progress is taking their mind off skills and drills, and in exchange providing a goal that sneaks in the skills you want them to learn. Enter: Games! I believe that having an arsenal of games at the ready, promotes the fundamental reason...
The JK Rockstar in the Grand Canyon by teamjk | Jun 20, 2018 | rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, WhitewaterI was awake one of the last nights of my trip in the Grand Canyon watching the milky way stretch across the sky as I remembered the incredible place I was fortunate enough to explore. We went down into the river with a group of 16 people with 5 rafts, 7 kayaks,...
