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...

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 days—hitting 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...

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...