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3rd Annual Lumpy Waters Symposium
Loading ...[ October 14, 2011; October 15, 2011; October 16, 2011; ] Join Alder Creek Kayaks and Outdoor Research for the 3rd annual Lumpy Waters Sea Kayak Symposium at Pacific City, Oregon this October 14th, 15th and 16th.
World class coaches will be on hand to help you build your skill set or teach you your first roll.
Check out this cool video that highlights the surf and caving [...]
The Burning Fire: Paddling Mongolia
Loading ...“Sometimes, with high reward, comes high risk.” In the land of Ghengis Khan, Harry ventured with his raft to explore rivers of upper Mongolia. Among the many things he learned, one important lesson? The Mongolian words for ‘backwards’ and ‘fast’.
Going Beyond Ourselves
Loading ...I had never been in a prison before….I walked with the guard through the wired gates under the yellow glare of the lights to reach the austere auditorium. In a sparse room with plastic chairs, the inmates came to see me speak of an ‘adventure.’ At least that’s how it started out.
Northwest Paddling Festival
Loading ...[ June 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. June 26, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] In its first year, and at a brand new park on Alki, the Northwest Paddling Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, promises to be the region’s highlight paddling event. Sea kayak and SUP demos, on-water and classroom clinics and demos, the Alki Paddling Challenge Race, music, food, gear vendors, and the Coffee Lounge (with yours [...]
Rock Gardening at Cape Flattery
Loading ...Paul and a crew headed to Cape Flattery for some rock gardening adventure and to get some incredible photos for Outdoor Research. Here’s what happens behind the scenes to get the shot.
Oregon Cup Race Series
Loading ...[ July 5, 2011; July 17, 2011; ] The Oregon Cup was originally a whitewater race series and freestyle kayak event. The event was retired in 2004 but is back for 2011!We have 5 races scheduled:
May 24th – 6 pm 1515 SE Water St Portland
June 5th – 9 am Bob Straub Boat Ramp at Pacific City
June 18th – 9 am The Hook in [...]
A Different Kind of Race
Loading ...Paul Kuthe, an OR paddler based in Portland, was recently featured in National Geographic’s Fringe Elements series. Check out his episode and get a glimpse into what its like to surf the huge rapids of the sea.
Northwest Creeking Competition
Loading ...[ April 16, 2011; April 17, 2011; ] Come join Outdoor Research for the NW Creeking Competition this April 16th and 17th near the East fork of the Lewis river in Lewis County, WA. Get yourself pre-registered by April 14th or get there early to register day of.
For more info on the event, location and race times check out the NW Creek Comp [...]
2011 Atlantic Paddle Symposium
Loading ...[ May 20, 2011; May 21, 2011; May 22, 2011; May 23, 2011; ] Come paddle Canadian waters this May for the 2011 Atlantic Paddle Symposium in Terra Nova National Park, Glover Town, Newfoundland. “This event bring together some of the nation’s top instructors to explore current developments in paddling and celebrate paddling in Canada. Join us for a weekend of skill development, stories, entertainment, paddling and most importantly, [...]
Golden Gate Sea Kayak Symposium “After Party”
Loading ...The Golden Gate Sea Kayaking Symposium went off again this year. Its an event dedicated to the sheer joy of paddling and the pure fun of it.
