Paddling

Five Kayakers Held Hostage In Post-Peace Deal Colombia

Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group.

Written by Nate Mitka May 08, 2017

Paws On Patrol: Dog Detectives Sniff Out Zebra Mussels

Circle, sniff, sit: Minnesota’s newest crack detectives aim to halt the spread of zebra mussels.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 05, 2017

45 Miles, 2 Nights: Pushing the Limits of a Foldable Kayak

Can an origami ‘folding’ kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John…

Written by Sean McCoy April 27, 2017

No Sleep, Keep Paddling: Kayaking 300 Miles In ‘Everglades Challenge’

Our editor paddled for 300 nautical miles across a subtropical swath in an unsupported race with manatees, mangroves, and sleepless nights in a kayak seat.

Written by Jason Magness April 21, 2017

10 Reasons To Raft The Grand Canyon

As spectacular the Grand Canyon is from the top, there’s nothing quite like the Grand Canyon from the river.

Written by Eric Hanson April 17, 2017

Sit Back, Relax, And Watch 20 Minutes Of Canoe Building

This dugout canoe starts as the trunk of a tree. From there, builders scrape, chop, and shape a beautiful and functional canoe by hand.

Written by GJ Staff April 10, 2017

Bike Trail to Whitewater: 7 Tips for Successful Bikerafting

Pedal, paddle, pack, repeat. Few activities will help you navigate the most remote wilderness more swiftly than bikerafting. But how exactly does it work?

Written by GJ Staff April 07, 2017

Pedals To Paddles: An Epic Remote BC Bikeraft

Untamed waters, untouched wilderness, and one hungry grizzly: The Spatsizi Plateau Provincial Park challenged three men with a 10-day, 250-mile bikerafting adventure of a lifetime.

Written by Colin Arisman April 07, 2017

Tested: Ultralight Anfibio ‘Alpha XC’ Packraft

The German company Anfibio Packrafting Store brings a new line of ultralight boats to market. We put the new Delta XC to the test bikerafting…

Written by Steve Graepel April 06, 2017

The Most American Thing You’ve Never Heard Of: Tanking

‘Tanking’ is a new way to get your kicks in rural Nebraska.

Written by Nate Mitka March 30, 2017

Grand Canyon Raft Speed Record Attempt: Full Video

In January, a team of whitewater rafters attempted to break the speed record through the Grand Canyon. The film ‘The Time Travelers’ beautifully documents the…

Written by GJ Staff March 23, 2017

‘Canoecopia’ Expo: New Paddling Gear For 2017

We combed the largest paddle-sports expo in the country to find some of the most exciting new canoe, kayak, and SUP products for 2017.

Written by David Freeman March 22, 2017

Paddling & Fishing A ‘Ribbon Of Life’ Through Texas

Running through the middle-of-nowhere Texas, this waterway has some of the most pristine fishing in the Lone Star State. Meet the Devils River.

Written by GJ Staff March 20, 2017

Man Completes First SUP Crossing Of Atlantic

Chris Bertish today became the first person to paddle a standup paddle board across the Atlantic Ocean.

Written by Sean McCoy March 09, 2017

Whitewater To White Dwarfs: Guided Stargazing Adventures

White water raft during the day, bust out the telescopes at night.

Written by Nate Mitka March 08, 2017

You Can Compete In Team SUP World Championships

Have you ever stand-up paddle-boarded? No? Perfect, you qualify for the first ever four-person team championships.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 02, 2017

Teaser: US Team Attempts Grand Canyon Rafting Record

An upcoming documentary captures the USA Rafting team’s attempt to run the Grand Canyon in a custom rig built for the record.

Written by GJ Staff February 20, 2017

Hunt, Fish, Surf: The Life Of Canada’s First Pro Surfer

Canada’s first pro surfer, Raph Bruhwiler steers his boat to remote breaks along the coast of British Columbia.

Written by GJ Staff February 13, 2017

Watch Kayakers Take Beating In 90-Foot Falls

Ouch, that had to hurt! Tomata Two is one burly waterfall. Nobody makes it look easy in this ‘beater reel,’ but dang it’s fun to…

Written by GJ Staff January 25, 2017

Speed Record Attempt Of Grand Canyon In Custom Boat

A giant, custom-made raft was piloted down the Grand Canyon last week. Its crew pushed for more than 39 hours straight set on breaking a…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 18, 2017

Ice Ahoy! Tow-Behind Cooler Follows Your Boat

It looks like a mini kayak. But unscrew the lid of the CreekKooler and you’re greeted by ice, drinks, or food in a 30-quart chamber…

Written by GJ Staff January 16, 2017

Excerpt: How Aluminum Revolutionized The Canoe

Before kevlar and royalex, there was a surge in the manufacture and performance of American-made canoes. All thanks to a ‘new’ watercraft material.

Written by Mark Neuzil and Norman Sims December 26, 2016

Source To Sea: Women Canoe 3,902 Miles

Two women broke a long-distance canoeing across the United States record to inspire others.

Written by Kevin Malloy December 23, 2016

Worth Fighting For: BWCA Wilderness Area

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a unique wilderness, and one of our favorite places on the planet. This is why sportsmen will fight to…

Written by T.C. Worley December 19, 2016

Colorful Map Art Celebrates Watersheds Of The World

Colorfully illustrated maps of the watersheds of the world reveal an unexpected beauty you can hang on your wall.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 14, 2016

‘Bottom Of The Earth’: Treasure Hunt In The World’s Deepest Gorge

‘Skin-bubbling’ plants, mummies, and ancient Incan treasure: It happened on an actual race through Earth’s deepest gorge, a story told in the new book ‘Comrades…

Written by GJ Staff October 21, 2016

Great White Breaches Cage With Diver Inside

Watch as a great white accidentally breaks through a diver’s safety cage – with a diver still inside!

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

Thermal Helix Wetsuit Is Cold Water Armor

Blueseventy gave its flagship wetsuit a thermal upgrade for serious swimmers who face many cold-water days. We dove into some chilly lakes to see how…

Written by Andrew Magness October 13, 2016