From the rocky tip of Sucia Island’s Henry Point, the views in every direction are rewarding. To the west, the sun drops behind Patos Island, casting an orange beam across the Olympic Mountains in the distance. A glowing Mount Baker towers above Matia Island to the east.
Matt Nelson, an Orcas Island resident and employee of [...]
Kayaking the San Juans
First-timer gets his feet wet
Last week Tom, the editor of this Web site, took me whitewater kayaking for the first time. Traditionally, my outdoor recreation revolves around skiing, biking, and hiking, so I was excited to learn something new. We parked my car at a pullout downriver and drove Tom’s truck to the put-in. Once I finally got all [...]
Clear H2O Premieres New Kayaking Film
On Thursday night the Fort Collins, Colo. based New Belgium Brewery hosted the premiere of The Lost World, the third volume of the Hotel Charley whitewater kayaking series produced by Clear H20 Films’ Jesse Coombs and Ben Stookesberry. Both producers, who also starred as athletes, were on site to introduce their film and field questions [...]
Summer and high flows arrive in Front Range
Summer seemed to arrive overnight in much of the Southwest. Temperatures and rivers were atypically low last week, but snowmelt began accumulating over a hot weekend. And the warm weather appears as though it’s here to stay. The result could be seen in the abundance of groups running the Poudre River outside of Fort [...]
Class V Knife
OK… what? A knife in the safety section? Right. A good knife can absolutely get your butt out of a sling and this single-sided blade from Prijon-Wildwasser is a must-have for you paddlers running big water. Weighing in at 4 1/4 oz and 6 inches in overall length (shhh.. don’t show your lady- it will [...]
Versatile Touring Kayak
Spring Break is just around the corner and for those of you into paddling, your first thoughts are not of Panama City, Florida and Girls Gone Wild, but of Loreto, Baja California and a sweet 4-day sea kayaking expedition. This touring boat from Prijon has proven itself to be an extremely versatile and roomy vessel-you [...]
Kayaking Made Easy, 3rd: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the Experienced
Dennis Stuhaug has put together this great manual for folks just entering the world of kayaking. Although the third edition is aimed at people just starting out paddling, you seasoned veterans can gain a few valuable tidbits as well. The book covers everything from choosing the correct hull design for your individual style to helpful [...]
A boat for you beginning paddlers
This is a great new river running boat from Dagger, whether you’re just starting out or are a grommet with a few years of experience. With lots of foam in the subframe the Mamba 7.5 is a lightwieght and stable platform that’s also easy to roll. The Mamba has adjustable thigh braces and hip pads [...]
NRS Long Sleeve Shirt
Any other time, I’d say mock turtlenecks are pretty goofy, but summer is still a long way off and the Wavelight™ Long Sleeve will help keep you from cutting glass on those chilly spring days. The mid-weight shirt from NRS is a sweet addition to your cold-weather layering scheme, and its poyester/spandex blend will stretch over [...]
Extrasport PFD for Valentine’s Day
Yes, fellas, it’s a Hallmark holiday but if you play your cards right, you could earn that much need “hall pass” later this spring. Check out this affordable and stylie PFD from Extrasport that your better half will dig way more than a dozen roses. The Chica® is a front-zip low-profile lifevest with 8 adjustment points [...]
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