Make sure you have layering for the Young Paddlers in Your Crew
Our instruction program is strongly committed to young paddlers; a commitment that extends into our Outfitters Store also. Stop in and see all the awesome gear available for your smaller paddlers. Layering is particularly important as the mornings begin cool, but...
Junior Olympics Dominates the Nantahala
The 2010 Junior Olympics have been the focus of the Nantahala this week. While closing ceremonies and awards will happen Saturday, the memories, friendships, river experiences gained by over forty particpants have been immortalized by Team Popp--our embedded...
Tips from the Pros on Outfitting Boats
If you are looking for some tips on outfitting your creek boat, check out Wave Sport's post....
First Lady: Importance of Outdoor Recreation
First Lady Michelle Obama’s recently released her report on Childhood Obesity in which active outdoor recreation is identified as playing a key role in solving the nation’s childhood obesity problem. Reported in the Outdoor Industry Association’s monthly newsletter,...
I Ain’t Skerd!!
We weren’t skerd….we were FIRED UP!! Fired up was about boofing Whiteface, running Entrance (right side up), directionally rolling, making it “around the world” and attaining, taking a piece out of Broken Nose, boofing Double Suck and Flipper and TableSaw and Cats,...
The Goal is Directional Rolling
If you are not directionally rolling on the river there is no better time than now to start working on it. Make it your goal for this season.
Improving the Roll with a little Yoga
A while back Sharon Myers mentioned doing side planks. I didn't know she was building anything with boards! Turns out it had something to do with yoga. I've been doing sit-ups & hamstring stretches for 30 years but have "total idiot" status when it comes to...
Cross Training in Kayaking
Emily Jackson contributes to our discourse on the value of cross training running gates and running whitewater. Read on for Emily and the pros' thoughts...
And Fun Was Had By All
The 6th annual Nantahala Open was yet more fun with more competitors and more antics and more post-Falls festivities than ever. Thank you thank you everyone who shared time with us! Read more.......
Another Pro Adds to the Slalom/WhiteWater Discussion
It is always fun to take a look at the paddling disciplines and how they all mesh--specifically on how slalom and white water paddling can benefit from cross-training. Canoe/kayak Olympic slalom athlete, white water instructor, river ambassador Wayne Dickert is the...