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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’.
River Rocks Outdoor Festival
Loading ...[ September 30, 2011; October 1, 2011; October 2, 2011; October 3, 2011; October 4, 2011; October 5, 2011; October 6, 2011; October 7, 2011; October 8, 2011; October 9, 2011; ] RiverRocks is a fun-filled, family-friendly, environmentally-conscious event that celebrates the Tennessee Valley’s incomparable natural resources, the health benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle and Chattanooga’s commitment to environmental stewardship and land conservation.
From rock climbing and trail running to kayaking and rowing, cycling and off-road biking, hiking and hang gliding, there is something for everyone, expert [...]
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.
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.
Paddle Oregon 2011
Loading ...[ August 15, 2011; August 16, 2011; August 17, 2011; August 18, 2011; August 19, 2011; ] Hey paddlers, come out and paddle with Outdoor Research for 4 days beginning on August 15th.
The 4 day paddle is put on by the Willamette Riverkeepers and will feature four days of great paddling, great catered meals, outstanding beer and wine, nightly entertainment and speakers. Camping will feature amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience.
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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.
Dancing with Water in Unlikely Places
Loading ...In Humboldt County we have a surf break that forms in the middle of the Bay if conditions are right. Waves can be surfed from one end of the spit to the other, where the current then carries the kayaker back to the start where the process can be repeated. Paradise? May be so…
Return to Paradise
Loading ...In 2009, Harry, Megi, and Tom set out to run the Aniakchak River. But adventure turned epic and ended when their camp was destroyed by 80mph winds. They returned this year to try again. Would Alaska’s rugged wilderness allow passage?
