Doug Worful Styl’n it up on the river
In the Fall of 2010, our friend Doug Worful proved all naysayers wrong by getting back on the river. It was inspirational to write about his journey back to the river after a paralyzing accident. He has an an amazing attitude - matched only by the amazing group of...
What’s so fun about Slalom
by Mary Mills Mary Mills is a slalom boater. She did not get into slalom because she aspired to go to the Olympics. In fact, there was more than a little reluctance when the suggestion was made that she try paddling the slalom gates. Just a little... Thoughts on...
Olympic Hopefuls Head to the Nantahala River
Whitewater slalom kayakers and canoers from all over the country participate in the Bank of America U.S. Open race The Nantahala River is hosting a good number of Olympic hopefuls March 23, 24 and 25. Sponsored by the Nantahala Race Club (NRC), the U.S. Open is not...
RíoQuijos EcoLodge and Reserve, Ecuador
Canton Sardinas, Quijos, Ecuador – 29 February, 2012- Endless River Adventures announces the opening of the RíoQuijos EcoLodge and Reserve alongside the Quijos River, Ecuador. The Quijos Valley was opened up to a broader population in the late 1960’s when oil was...
Kayak Ecuador 2012: Final Thoughts
The first few adjectives that come to mind about paddling in Ecuador in 2012 include: high water, amazing surfing, great boaters, Harvey, really cool side trips, the Quijos Lodge, and smiles. Lots of smiles. 15-year Ecuador guide Craig finished up a day on the Quijos...
Dia del Oriente Celebration in Ecuador
The Quijos Valley is celebrating “Dia del Oriente.” The celebration is in recognition of the day that Francisco Orellana embarked on a journey that eventually sent him down the Amazon River, February 12, 1541. Orellana was part of a group of conquistadors headed up by...
Joining in on the southeast’s kayaking fun!
With such a mild winter, we stand the chance of spring sneaking up on us before anyone realizes it is here. And there is a whole calendar full of spring events coming up. Many of the events that occur in the southeast have a long history. Enjoy a little history on...
History of Slalom Events in the Southeast
History of slalom events held in the southeast It is an Olympic year! And an ambitious group of slalom kayakers will be working hard this summer to qualify for the few coveted slots on the US team headed to London. While slalom only hits the front page every four...
When Kayaking is not scary: my trip down the Middle Haw
by Greta Durbin On a beautiful sunny November afternoon, my mom asked, “Greta, do you want to run the Middle Haw this weekend?” I gulped, “Yeah, sure.” The Middle Haw? No sweat, right? I’ve done the Tuck, the Nanty and the Lower Pigeon. No problem. But you know what?...
Kayaking in Ecuador: It’s all in the Details
When you are a kayaker in the southeast - probably the best year-round place to live and kayak, there is hardly time to paddle everything available to you. So why do we move shop to places like Costa Rica and Ecuador for the winter? 1. If a cold front hits home, it...