Gorgeous Glacial Views: Sea Kayaking Through the ‘Bergs of Iceland
This short clip from NRS oozes soothing, calm vibes, thanks to some gorgeous sea kayaking through Iceland.
Inside GearJunkie’s 30-Hour Adventure Race: What It Took to Finish
Team GearJunkie biked, paddled, and trekked for 130-plus miles (for 28 hours straight!) to claim fourth place overall in the USARA National Championship adventure race.
Running the North Fork River: Classic Class V Lines With Nouria Newman
Nouria Newman uploaded an impressive clip last month of some whitewater. ‘A few lines on the North Fork Payette …’ she noted. A few massive whitewater lines.
Go Whitewater Kayaking in the Stikine River With Dane Jackson — In POV
Want to experience fear but not danger? Try going POV in tumbling whitewater with extreme kayaker Dane Jackson.
Now Available to Stream Online: Watch the Insanity That Is ‘The Race to Alaska’
‘The Race to Alaska: The Story of the Best Worst Idea’ is available to stream nationally beginning November 29.
Tristan Bussell Checks Off Kayaking Down a Waterfall Before He Dies
Tristan Bussell, 36, is crossing things off his bucket list, starting with kayaking Husum Falls.
Visiting the Deepest Lake in America: A Guide to Crater Lake National Park
As the deepest lake in America and the third deepest lake in the world at 1,943 ft. deep, Crater Lake is quite a pure blue sight to see.
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Green Race 2022 Highlight Reel: 4-Minute Barrier Broken
Not to be missed, is the highlight reel from the 27th annual Green River Narrows Race, where ‘Wishful Thinking’ prevailed in 2022.
Not Just ‘Wishful Thinking:’ Dane Jackson Goes Sub 4 Minutes in the Green Race
Dane Jackson just broke the 4-minute barrier in the Green Race. This is an important moment in history for whitewater kayaking.
A Guide to Exploring the Newest US National Park: New River Gorge Park & Preserve
In 2021, West Virginia’s New River Gorge became the 63rd national park in the U.S. It offers whitewater rafting, free primitive camping, and much more.
Dane Jackson Stakeout 2022: Whitewater Freestyle Nirvana
The best whitewater kayakers on the planet flock to eastern Canada every spring. This 2022 ‘Stakeout’ edit from Dane Jackson showcases why.
Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Review: A Kayak for Standing Anglers and Choppy Waters
Choppy water can make kayak fishing miserable, but the Old Town BigWater PDL 132 provides plenty of stability in unstable conditions.
Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Review: A Fly Angler’s Dream
Kayak fishing is thought of as a sit-and-cast game. The Old Town PDL 106 challenges that perception.
Second-Ever CA-to-HI Solo Kayak Trip Demands Persistence, Patience
Derreumaux became the second person to kayak from California to Hawaii. On Sept. 20, he paddled the last stroke of a 2,700-mile journey.
5-Star Safety: Meet the Highest-Rated Whitewater Helmets
Virginia Tech’s testing lab has evaluated helmets on safety for years. It goes beyond biking and climbing helmets — all the way to the whitewater waves.
Oru Drops Green Folding Kayaks in First Foray Beyond Black and White
Each time Oru has launched its folding kayaks in a specialty color, explosive purchasing has followed. This time, it’s an array of green boats.
Kayakers Strike ‘White Gold’ on South Fork Clearwater in Idaho
These whitewater pros defy the laws of gravity with insane kickflips and cartwheels — and a perfect hip-hop soundtrack.
Kayak Therapy: Man Sets Off on Yearlong Trek to Paddle Through Depression
In May 2019, Nick Ray leapt into the sea from a Scotland ferry in an attempt to end his life. Now, he takes to the water for just the opposite reason.
Insurance Kerfuffle Cancels Classic Colorado Class V Kayak Race
Those looking forward to whitewater thrills from Colorado’s Gore Race will face disappointment this weekend — ’cause it just got canceled.
Transparent Kayak Trip in Crystal Clear Water? Yes
Watch these amigos go for a 36-hour adventure on a transparent kayak as clear as the ocean water it’s floating on.
Watch Kayaker Wade Through River of Trash in Sydney, Australia
An adventurous kayaker takes a trip down Sydney, Australia’s Cooks River to showcase the terrible pollution afflicting the waterway.
Most Dialed ‘SUP-Yak’ Yet: ISLE Switch Review
Get two watercraft for the price — and space — of one. We tried the ISLE Switch SUP-yak to see how it fares. I’ve never gotten as many stares, or inquisitive remarks, as I did in the 5 minutes it took to carry this SUP-yak contraption down the path to my local lakeshore. “Wait, what… Read more »
Bear Spray and Blizzards: Misadventures of Pro Kayaker Nouria Newman
Rowdy GoPro footage, bespoke animation, and Newman’s upbeat narration make for a delightful, action-filled little ride worth taking.
Kayakers Battle the Stout Rapids of West Virginia’s Red Creek
Stout rapids meet scientific narration in a grassroots documentary where kayakers battle their way down West Virginia’s Red Creek.
Live in a Van Down by the River at the ‘Wintering Grounds’
Not livin’ in a dirtbag paradise? You’ll know just where to flop after you watch this squatter-centric video.
Watch: Deep Dive and Test of Pyranha’s Latest Creek Boat, the Scorch
Watch the Pyranha Scorch thread rapids and shred whitewater in this clip. Bren Orton goes deep to explain the boat’s design and many nuances.
Style & Freestyle Down Norway’s Massive Rapids With Bren Orton
In this edit from Send It, a professional paddler embarks on an epic tour of Norway’s most exceptional whitewater. Coolio handles the tunes.
American Paddlers Smash Yukon 1000 Record in 5 Days
From July 3 to 7, Jason Magness and Daniel Staudigel averaged 200 miles per day to carve a massive 15 hours off the Yukon 1000 course record.
River Tricks: Kayakers Freestyle Norwegian Classics
In this fresh little cut, Spanish pro kayaker Aniol Serrasolses and his bro take on some of the biggest classics in Northern Europe.
Hyperlite Wakeboards Releases Affordable ‘Elevation’ iSUP for Beginners
Hyperlite Wakeboards seeks to lure more people onto the water with its portable, inflatable SUP design. The SUP is aimed at beginners and recreational paddlers.
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The Best Kayaks for Beginners in 2022
The sport of recreational kayaking has been rapidly growing over the past several years, and there are hundreds of kayak options on the market. Here are the best kayaks and the gear you need to get started.
