The Details are in the Fit of a Whitewater Helmet
The detail of buying a whitewater helmet is in the fit. How often have you purchased a pair of shoes, eye glasses or anything else of value, only to realize after that the fit isn’t right? How about a helmet that looked nice on display, but doesn't seem to fit quite...
Is a “Bombproof Roll” too Much to Ask for?
Is a “bombproof roll” too much to ask for? Doesn’t everyone, well—nearly everyone, eventually go for a swim? Which would mean to say that there is “no such thing” as a bomb-proof roll. We say not true. It is time to differentiate between the inevitability of having an...
Proper Fishing Catch and Release Technique
Thoughts from Ken Kastorff and the Fly Line A concern among fishermen is that if a fish is handled, it will die – if not that day, in less than a month. The good news is that seasoned guides will assure you that, over time, they often see a particular fish that they...
Make Your Black Friday an #optoutside day – and here’s some options for you!
Make your Black Friday a time to #optoutside!! Now is the best time of year to avoid the crowds and enjoy being outside here in the Nantahala Gorge!! What to do as an alternative to standing in lines at the Mall? Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking about an...
Adding Garmin as one of our Partner Brands
"We make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this, so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions." - GARMIN We are excited to add Garmin as one of our partner brands Why Garmin? It starts with...
Paddling Ecuador – What A Trip is About
a collaboration from Carrie Singer & Mary Mills Pictures tell so much about the trips to Ecuador, but sometimes it is nice to hear first-hand what a trip is all about. Here is a collaboration between two of our veteran Ecuador paddlers (who will be returning...
Dry Top Maintenance
by Nick Lomas, kayaker extraordinaire and retail encyclopedia First taste of cold weather....you pull your dry top/dry suit out of the closet....and tragic! You find the gaskets need replacing. It's time for some dry top maintenance. How about some advice from Nick...
Nantahala River Release Schedule – Winter Update
For all the paddling addicts out there starting to fret about where to paddle now that it is November and we are not yet seeing much in the way of rain, the Nantahala River is your go-to! There is not a planned maintenance shut down until late February. And while...
DeltaV 73: stability, speed and boofability
The test driving of the prototype of Liquidlogic's new DeltaV 73 has been anything but demure, and a good number of us have taken it through its paces on the river. First impression: the turboboosters work regardless of the size or the awesome pink color!...
Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing Season
by Ken Kastorff Fall is right around the corner and so is the delayed harvest trout fishing season. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of delayed harvest streams to choose from here in western North Where to go for the best delayed harvest trout fishing If you...