Paradise (soon to be) Lost by Kevin Parker | Jun 3, 2018 | rivers, WhitewaterIn March I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Uganda, and paddle on the Nile, with world class paddlers Stephen and Clay Wright, from Jackson Kayak, and Sam Ward, founder of Kayak the Nile. This trip was especially memorable for me, as this will be possible...
The Golden Games: Voted Elevation Outdoors Best Paddling Event by kelloggfamily | Jun 2, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Family Zone, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsEvery year I look forward to The Golden Games! And this year didn’t disappoint! The Golden Games are always held the weekend before Memorial Day. The weekend is filled with every type of event from Slack Line to Whitewater Kayaking to Fishing and everything in...
Paddling… no wait… Hand Paddling the Cascades at 13 by JK Little Shredders | Jun 1, 2018 | Creeking, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Uncategorized, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesPersonal First Descent of the Nantahala Cascades So far in my kayaking career, I have completed many personal first descents. Starting from my first trip down a class 1 section of the Potomac at age 4, each day on the water is a new adventure. Finding new waves, new...
Cold and Frustrated: Stories from Stakeout ep 5: $10 Unicorn vs 10ft Wave [Season Finale] by sethashworth | May 31, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, rivers, Video, WhitewaterIn the conclusion to this first season of Stories from Stakeout Seth gets an idea to try and surf a pretty big wave on an inflatable unicorn. It sounded like a bad idea to us to but it has been entertaining following Seth and friends through their Canada...
Cascades 2018 by sagedonnelly | May 30, 2018 | Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Video, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesMy adventures didn’t stop after Tuck Fest- the next weekend, I was driving down to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for its yearly spring fling. Marcus, Kenny, Zuav, and I all crowded into my tiny Subaru to make the three hour drive after our morning slalom session. We...
The Turbo Wave by Micah Kneidl | May 28, 2018 | rivers, WhitewaterYou know when Facebook reminds you of something many years ago? I was recently reminded that eleven years ago I had posted some photos of my friends and I surfing the Turbo Wave on the Payette River. Familiar faces like Will Parham and Ryan Bailey...
CO Road Trip ’17 by sethchapelle | May 27, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, C1 Outfitting, Events, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsI was way overdue in going through footage from my road trip to Colorado last summer with my now Fiancee. We went to Buena Vista for CKS Paddle Fest and US team trials and hit several other events and some creeking, skiing, and sightseeing. With the Colorado tour...
Shooting star to XS Rockstar by JK Little Shredders | May 25, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Family Zone, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Shooting Star, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesI have had a shooting star for over 4 years, but it is starting to feel a bit small. Recently I received my XS Rockstar and it is amazing. I have got a lot more legroom than I did my shooting star and It is really comfy. I first used it at my local white water centre,...
Spring Rain by dianegaydos | May 24, 2018 | Creeking, Internationalisation, United States, Whitewater, WW Disciplines Spring has always been one of my favorite seasons. The weather is getting warmer, the wildflowers are blooming, and the the days are getting longer. In the Southeast, spring also means rain and kayaking. One of my favorite parts of kayaking is exploring...
First whitewater kayaking steps of a kayak angler by Hendrik Dierks | May 22, 2018 | Fishing, Germany, Internationalisation, karma traverse, WhitewaterZum deutschen Text: https://hub.jacksonkayak.com/blog/2018/05/16/ein-kajakangler-auf-abwegen-im-wildwasser/ At the beginning of the offseason for predator fishing I started to make my very first steps into whitewater kayaking. I spend two nice Sundays on a river...
The Once and Always Great Housatonic by Jessie Stone | May 20, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterSpring is the time of year I wait for the rest of the year! And Spring paddling near where I grew up is probably my most favorite place to paddle during that time. Among my favorite rivers is the Housatonic near Gaylordsville, CT. It was the second river I ever...
Reno River Festival by nicktroutman | May 19, 2018 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Playboating, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThis past weekend was the annual Reno River Festival. I have been coming here to Reno for many years due to it’s downtown location, great river features, huge festival, as well as the fact that we have many amazing friends who live locally. The River Fest is always...