4/22/12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKmkwVmZ_Cc Canyon Creek is such a good river to paddle and offers a pretty spectacular race course. Access is an issue for spectators and non class V boaters, as seen by the finish timers this year. This year I passed on racing in favor of documenting the entire race properly for your viewing pleasure. It was a lot of work getting … [Read more...] about EVENT: NWCC 2012 Canyon Creek Race
Archives for April 2012
EVENT: NWCC 2012 EFL Race Day
4/21/12 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZ8zqe1brk&feature=youtu.be I made the big trip up from Cali back to the NW in order to attend one of the most fun local kayak gatherings of the year, the Northwest Creek Comp. This is a 2 day event with a different race each day. On Saturday everyone races on the gorge section of the East Fork of the Lewis River and on Sunday … [Read more...] about EVENT: NWCC 2012 EFL Race Day
DISCOVERED: Year of the River VIDEO
http://vimeo.com/34169308 This film was done by my friends Andy Maser and Barney Bonito. Such an amazing short on the restoration of two of this countries most amazing waterways, the Elwah and White Salmon Rivers. I've used the White Salmon as my playground for about 4 yrs now and so look forward to discovering new rapids within its banks. This film has garnered some amazing … [Read more...] about DISCOVERED: Year of the River VIDEO
SNAPSHOT: The Joshua Tree Express
3/25-26/2012 I love this countries' National Parks and I've always heard stories about how cool the rock formations at Joshua Tree are. I managed to swing through the park on my way from the Desert Rendezvous to Las Vegas. I really worked hard to see as much as possible in a very short period of time. I entered the park at Cottonwood Springs in the south and did … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: The Joshua Tree Express
REVIEW: WW Rescue Vest Shakedown
WW Rescue Vest Shakedown: Ronin Pro/Descent/Green Jacket These 3 rescue PFDs are arguably the best currently on the market in North America. Have a read on how some demanding local paddlers count on these vests to keep them afloat and safe on the river, or where ever their paddling adventures may take them. KOKATAT RONIN PRO MSRP: $224.95 BUY NOW WEIGHT: 2lbs … [Read more...] about REVIEW: WW Rescue Vest Shakedown