Yesterday J.R. and I were excited to see a new section of river so we headed out to Washington’s Washougal River. Flows were a little low, but we really wanted to do some creeking and decided to check out the North Fork of the Washougal. We were immediately impressed with this beautiful canyon and the [...]
2012 Upper Wind River Festival
It’s that time of year again… March is right around the corner, and so is the Upper Wind River Festival! On March 17, 2012, kayakers and rafters alike will flock to the Upper Wind River, near Carson, Washington, to take part in the first downriver race of the 2012 Western Whitewater Championships: a race series featuring [...]
How to Boat Scout
Have you ever found yourself on a river, walled in above a gorge, unable to get out of your boat, but needing to scout? If you know the basics of boat scouting, you CAN scout the rapid, and pick your way through the gorge below. First things first, look ahead. As you are approaching the [...]
A Paddler’s Guide to Brightly Colored Tupperware
Kayaks, also known as brightly-colored tupperware, come in all shapes and sizes. Long, and skinny, short and spud-like…how do you know which one is right for you? Before you buy, think about your paddling goals. Are you wanting to paddle strictly whitewater? Will you want to carry gear with you –how much? Do you want [...]
5 Ways to Make Safety on the River Your New Year’s Resolution
The New Year is a good time to rededicate yourself to safe river running by making sure you have the proper safety equipment, and that you’re ready to use it. We’ve compiled 5 things that should be at the top of every kayaker’s list. 1. Float bags. These are easy to forget about, but when [...]
Redesigned 2012 Dagger Mamba Review
We just got a shipment of the brand new 2012 Dagger Mambas for next year’s kayaks schools and I took one out on the Hood River yesterday for a test-run. I’ve never paddled the previous Mamba so this review is based on how I liked the boat compared to the other boats I’ve been paddling [...]
My Relationship With Kayaking
At first I just really liked kayaking. We hung out a lot one summer, and it was great but I really didn’t see it going any further than that. I mean, it was just bad timing. I had school that fall and wouldn’t have been able to see my kayak anyway. Sure I missed it, [...]
Amazing Time Lapse Video of the Condit Dam Blast
Last week a hole was blown in the bottom of Condit Dam on Washington’s White Salmon River. This is huge win for Salmon and Steelhead who spawn in the upper reaches of the White Salmon before this dam was built in 1913. It’s also a win for kayakers excited to see what rapids lie below [...]
Heart Kayaking Stickers Available!
We’ve had an overwhelming number of requests for a sticker with our new Heart Kaykaking logo – so here it is! You can get one online at River Hardware for just $2 shipping. We’ll send you one for free if you comment below about why you love kayaking.
Hood River Kayak Polo Fall 2011 Season
The Hood River Kayak Polo Fall season starts tomorrow (10/11). This is a fun way to get in your kayak and get some exercise during the dreary winter months. Time: 8pm – 9:30pm Location: Hood River Aquatic Center Cost: $8 for the night, Season passes $45 Bring your kayak, paddle and pfd. Full face helmets [...]
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