Kayaking Fitness: 5 Steps

Oct 27, 2014 |

by Sam Ovett Why get fit for Kayaking? All you are doing is sitting on your butt floating downstream, not much effort involved in that now is there? The answer is "no" there is not much effort in just sitting on your butt and floating downstream, but then there is...

Year Round Dream Vacation Spot: Ecuador

Oct 19, 2014 | ,

The RioQuijos Eco-Lodge is a multi-sport escape: whtiewater rafting, bird watching, hiking, biking, horseback riding, exploring the oriente. Open year-round, the RioQuijos EcoLodge & Reserve in Ecuador is the perfect South American escape...

The Angler’s Loft is Stocked for Fishing

Oct 16, 2014 | ,

Local Flies, Kids Fly Fishing Gear, TFO rods, advice!  All found in the Angler's Loft--upstairs in the Boater's Store. Remember when you come through the Gorge, stop by and visit the Angler’s Loft upstairs in the Boaters Store. We stock the flies that work in our area...

My Experience Being a Junior Kayak Instructor

Sep 10, 2014 | ,

by Olivia McGinnis I often go kayaking in Bryson City, North Carolina. There is a kayaking store called Endless River Adventures in Bryson City.  Endless River Adventures offers kayaking instruction, guided raft trips, unguided raft trips, and fly fishing instruction....

Falling over is Easy…It’s the rolling back up

Jun 4, 2014 |

Whether a canoe or a kayak, one of the more challenging techniques to learn is rolling back up (the falling over can be very easy!!).  It is because rolling is technique and muscle memory. Trying to learn technique/develop muscle memory is a bit more challenging when...

Review of the Big Dog Force Canoe

May 8, 2014 |

by local boy J.J. This boat has a non-traditional look being small but it feels good on river. Things I like: The initial stability is stout enough to not tire out your core and your lower back when you are just floating. You can relax in easy water and not feel like...

2013 Kayaking World Championships Hits National Networks

May 5, 2014 |

Whether you were here in the Nantahala Gorge for last year's 2013 Freestyle Kayaking World Championships, or tuned in for the live streaming,  you could not miss the cool drone circling above the freestyle wave... particularly during the evening semi-final event. ...