Keeping the Kayak Grin Going
A number of years ago our friend Trish came to work one day rather down-and-out .when asked what was wrong she admitted that only a month into the paddling season she was burned out. A month later she reluctantly went kayaking and came in with a big smile on her...
Hand Placement on a Kayak Paddle
I have always used the following pitch when someone asks about a bent shaft paddle: If you have wrist/joint issues use a bent shaft If you have an extra $100 to spend, a bent shaft is for you If it feels good in your hands when you pick it up, definitely buy one....
Stroking with a Good Shaft in Your Hands
I have always used the following pitch when someone asks about a bent shaft paddle: If you have wrist/joint issues use a bent shaft If you have an extra $100 to spend, a bent shaft is for you If it feels good in your hands when you pick it up, definitely buy one....
What do ERA Dads do on Father’s Day?
We have dad and two daughters (11 and 12) kayaking together....Dad and Son celebrating son's sweet 16 on Cheoah....some dads boldly watching their daughters kayak the Cheoah.....son guiding dad and brother down the Nantahala...and father's celebrating Father's Day on...
Guides by day….Freight Hopper Fans by Night
Team ERA is an awesome group of whitewater guides.� And if you check out our bios, it is pretty obvious that whitewater is our number one passion. But behind those helmets, pfd's and sprayskirts is an interesting/eclectic/diverse group, a group that includes...
Mountain Top Removal Film Receives International Accolades
Mountaintop removal is a tough issue these dayshitting close to home for anyone east of the Mississippi when West Virginia was targeted this year. What is mountain top removal? Mountain Justice website defines it as strip mining on steroids. Mountaintop removal...
Cata-Kayak Rescue: Improvising an Emergency Evacuation
After twenty-five years of teaching and guiding, you would think that nothing messes with the trademark calm façade of Ken Kastorff. But f you ask Kastorff what he worries about on the river the calm façade behind those Killer Loop glasses is betrayed. Forget making...
The Fly Line – Endless River Adventures’ Fly Fishing Advice
Best way to get Ken out of the office is to return from a day of kayaking with news that there was a big hatch on the river! While he is resistant to share his favorite "fishing hole" with anyone, he has agreed to point fellow anglers in the right direction with...
Fluid Kayaks Arrive in the Gorge
Endless River Adventures brings Fluid kayaks to the Nantahala Gorge Who is Fluid Kayaks? Located in South Africa alongside the Vaal River, Fluid has slowly been making their mark in the southeast for being reliable, solid, high performance kayaks. Their designs...
Endless River Adventures brings Fluid kayaks to the Gorge
Who is Fluid Kayaks? Fluid has slowly been making their mark in the southeast for being reliable, solid, high performance kayaks. Their designs include the planning hulled Solo creek boat; the high performance Nemesis; the river running playboat-the Spice; and the...