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...
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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...
It’s about prizes not points!
The 6th annual Nantahala Open is this Saturday. And we cannot wait! From Bryan Kirk heading up Team Wave Sport and Team ERA, to the all-day fun at the Falls captured on camera and video by Brian and Kelly, to the evening fun of fresh beverages from the Nantahala...
2010 Ocoee Season Opens April 16th!
Risk and Kayaking: Little Things Part II
Risk and Kayaking: The Little Things, Part II: Advanced Rescue Gear by Brian Snyder and Juliet Jacobsen Kastorff In the previous article, ‘Sometimes it’s the Little Things,Part I’ we looked at the pieces of gear--rope, knife, whistle, stuff that should be part...
ERA Instruction Program Goes Slalom
Not quite true - we love our whitewater boats!! But our 2010 instruction program is bringing a new focus to incorporating the best of slalom into the goal of improving down river paddling skills. Instruction guests will have the chance to work on the flat water...
Mulberry Race Begins Commitment to Slalom
The 30th Annual Mulberry Fork Canoe and Kayak Race is this weekend and Endless River Adventures will be there to give their support. The race is one of the largest in the southeast. Part of its appeal is a reputation as a relaxed event and an excellent opportunity...
Blue Skies in Costa Rica…Snow in North Carolina…
and in both locations we have lots going on! for photos of all our trips, make sure and check out our photo album.
Advance Team Paddling Hard in Costa Rica
First Trip Report from Craig and Joe - our 2009 Advance Team in Costa Rica Craig: Alright, it was time to go scout Costa Rica, and I had a brilliant idea. Fly from Greensboro to visit dad, and completely avoid the airport in Atlanta. I´ll be in Costa by 1:30 with...
Nantahala Lake Rising and Nantahala Plant Repairs Underway
The following is a news release from Duke Energy News regarding the anticipated spill from the Nantahala Plant dated 10-26-09 The generator rotor at Nantahala Plant in western Macon County is being repaired for the first time since it began spinning in 1942. Nantahala...
West Prong Action
Craig's West Prong story I threw some gear in my truck the other evening and met Joe Ravenna, Joe Barkley and Steve Matz to run up to West Prong in the Great Smokies. We met Caleb Paquette at the takeout for the lower; because, as usual, he wanted to paddle some 324...
R2ing the Cheoah
R2ing is a rafting term for two people paddling a raft down a river (usually a hard river). ERA's Kelly and Danny decided to up the ante on the Class IV+ Cheoah River this spring and r2 a raft--with not much backup. To make thngs more interesting they boldly...
The River Shoe Conundrum….
Snake Bites, Tetanus, Stitches
we suffered none of the above emergencies during our participation in the 3rd annual Tuckasegee Clean up....but we definitely were aware of all three during our collection of thirteen bags of trash, three tires, a bicycle frame, rusted grill and other assortment of...
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...
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...
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...