Next Level Kayaking

Why Going Bigger Makes The Whitewater World Smaller Doug Ammons explains how bravado and boundary-pushing mantras, while fun, make a poor substitute for mentorship.

Some shots from this weekend's class. 📷 Karen Heath

20220501 Upper H***h Lee's class - Karen Heath Miles 5.75, Time 4:46, Level 449 cfs, 2.35', Air 78, Water 61F

We still have space to schedule a spring Swift Water Rescue class. Gather your paddle crew and let me know some dates that work before the calendar fills up

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Happy Halloween!

Halloween For Paddlers: 39 Photos That Prove You've Been Doing It All Wrong - Paddling Magazine Halloween is approaching quickly, and if you are like us, you’ve been too busy squeezing in last paddling trips to formulate the perfect costume. Why not incorporate your favorite activity into your costume or Halloween decorations? Plus, you already have most of the necessary elements. Still not ...

Yoga Poses For Paddlers With Benny Marr | 40-Min Follow-Along Routine 00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Standing Cat-Cow00:01:47 Lace & Stretch00:02:43 Arm Circles00:04:56 Side Stretch00:10:05 Sun Salutation A00:11:56 Sun Salutation B...

Swiftwater Rescue training with Blueridge Outdoors group.

An important reminder about the danger of non-locking carabiners.

I teach this in my SWR class. I use it a lot. It is the fastest boat based rescue requiring very little from the person being rescued. Much better than a t rescue when practiced.

Quick Tips | The Hand of God Rescue for Whitewater Kayaking This is a basic rescue skill that can make you a valuable member of any paddling group, and can possibly save a life. When someone is upside down in their ka...

How to hold a throw rope From the pinned kayak video on the west fork of the tuck the other day, I had multiple messages from people asking what is wrong with a kayaker that was bein...