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Endless River Adventures-starting with Wave Sport
Wave Sport Kayaks and Endless River Adventures: two companies willing to think outside the box -an interview with Chan and Juliet Paddling Pioneers: How ERA and Wave Sport Conquered New Frontiers in Whitewater Kayaking For many new boaters,…
A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY REGARDING RETURNING TO THE RIVER DURING COVID
Slalom Is So Hard
by Carli Beisel From Green Truss to the Nantahala I was supposed to be paddling the Green Truss in White Salmon, WA, but instead I have found myself back in the Nantahala Gorge. Life has come full circle: the Nantahala is where I first learned…
Virtual Shopping: Bringing Our Store to You
April is the best month for Spring Fly Fishing in WNC
April is the best month for spring fly fishing in western North Carolina Fishing season for hatchery supported streams will open on the first Saturday of April. The fish have had a months rest so get ready, they should be hungry. Also, the…
Give Your Kids Outdoor Vacations, not Toys
Our kids camps are just the outdoor vacations your kids need! Our kids camps are more than just kayaking. They’re about socializing with other kids, learning to look out for your fellow river mates, learning river rescue skills, and…
What is the Best Spray skirt for a White water Kayak?
How to decide which skirt is best for you. There are numerous options out there!! The two biggest choices you have to make when thinking about buying a spray skirt for your whitewater kayak are 1) whether you want a rand or bungee skirt, and…
Unraveling the Mystery of Choosing a Kayak Helmet
The Helmet is one of five essential pieces of kayaking gear Whitewater kayaking necessitates an investment in 5 essential pieces of paddling gear: boat, paddle, sprayskirt, helmet and pfd (personal flotation device). When headed out to…
Cold Weather Gear: Starting with Neoprene – What is it and How Do You Take Care of It?
Looking out of the shop at the cold winter scene outside, we are so grateful for all of the great cold weather gear available to paddlers! For those who don’t want the temperatures to keep them from the river, choosing the right gear is…
Women Traveling Abroad: Tips for things that get overlooked
For women traveling abroad, there are a few cultural hitches that can make for awkward moments; nothing that should dissuade a female from embarking on an international trip, but if known ahead of time, can make traveling as a female a whole lot…