Free Screenings This Week Of ‘DamNation’ (In 23 cities around the U.S.)
“Where obsolete dams come down, rivers bound back to life…”
Living on a Barge: A ‘Hero’ of the Mississippi River
A mission to clean the Mississippi has inspired thousands, earned unexpected recognition.
Yacht Sail Material Makes Strong Gear
Founded by a group of competitive sailors, products from RAGGEDedge stand out.
‘You Drink Rivers’… and 16 Incredible Facts On American Waters
We caught up with the director of research at “Below The Surface” to corral facts about the rivers that you paddle on, hike along, and, yes, drink from everyday.
Personal Watercrafts Have Evolved
A new generation of models can be quiet, super fuel-efficient, easy to maintain, and simple for almost anyone to operate.
A Dam Demolished, River Runs Free
It took more than a decade for a consortium of paddlers, river advocates and business supporters to free a section of the Tuckasegee River from an inefficient dam.
Bridging Art & Adventure: 14 Questions with Surfer/Artist Drew Brophy
Surfing and art are two tough areas to carve out a livelihood. KEEN ambassador Drew Brophy has found success by following his passions and never looking back.
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Kayaker’s ‘Dream’ Makes For Trippy, Wildly Entertaining Video
Huge waterfall drops surrounded by fireworks and a dancing panda? Oh yeah!
1,000-Year-Old Native American Canoe
Originally thought to be from the 1700s, testing shows this canoe is really ancient.
Nightmare Or Dream? ‘Underwater Skydive’ Into 663-Foot-Deep Blue Hole
A free-diving video that will, er, take your breath away.
Amazing, Short-Lived Artwork Created On Beach At Low Tide
Artist uses a rake for his “brush.” Beach sand is his canvas.
‘Beast Of A Kayak’ Fishing Rig Coming To Market This Spring
Ultra-stable fishing boat weighs 70 pounds and is nearly 13 feet long. Prowler Big game kayak 2 offers plethora of fishing amenities.
Airplane Crashes Down Into Ocean. 1 Dead, 8 Survive (All Captured On GoPro)
Footage released today shows the first-person view of a plane crash last month. GoPro allows viewers to experience the rare, tragic occurrence.
Minus-13 Degrees. Minnesotans Go Surfing On Lake Superior
Proving that Minnesotans rank among the hardiest of winter warriors, this video shows a group of surfers braving below-zero temps last weekend to ride big waves on Lake Superior.
Kayak Team Vs. Olympic Rowers On Australian River Sprint (Who Is Fastest?)
Paddling teams face off in an epic race to see who is fastest — rowers or kayakers.
Surfboard Of The Future? This Video Shows Three
These are some funky looking boards, but riders rip them to pieces in a video that explores the future of surfboard design.
Brr! Iceland Surfing Photos And Video
Photographer and surfer Chris Burkard scores shots of great waves in Iceland while traveling the coast and avoiding icebergs.
Kite Surfers To Attempt Atlantic Crossing
A relay team of six kite surfers will attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean nonstop in November. It will be the first attempt of this type.
Video: 45 Miles Per Hour In Kayak
A kayaker rockets along a drainage ditch at 45 miles per hour into Lions Bay, British Columbia.
‘Creek Bed’ is Multisport Shoe made for Mud and Water
Strange-looking and made with mesh uppers, the multisport and water-oriented Creek Beds are fun all-around outdoor kicks. We tested them around the country this month.
Sensor-Equipped Kayak Paddle can ‘talk’ to Your Watch
Serious paddle junkies only should apply. This new kayak shaft has sensors and can blip out a signal to “talk” to your smartphone or ANT+ compatible watch.
Glowing SUP Boards with LED Ignite Dark Waters Beneath
It costs $400. But for that cash you can convert a SUP board or kayak into a glowing craft to ignite the water at night.
9 Months Pregnant, Woman Still Wins U.S. Tour Kayak Events
Emily Jackson is a competitive kayaker. She’s also 9 months pregnant, her first baby due in July, yet she is still competing in whitewater events this month.
‘Beyond the Drop’ Film features Mexico, Kayak Culture, Huge Hucks off Waterfalls
Six pro kayakers strut their stuff in this short film. But the back story charts how the paddlers got to the Agua Azul River, and what it means to them beyond an adrenaline rush.
Rivers of America Revealed in Fine Detail on new Vector Map
Talk about a watershed moment! These graphics, made by former Google engineer Nelson Minar, reveal every river system in the U.S.
Outdoor World ‘Center of Universe’ found in Vail
If there’s a more core and authentic outdoors festival than the GoPro Mountain Games we haven’t yet found it. See our recap of the weekend event in this 52-second video blitz.
Carnage on the River… ‘Full Contact’ Water Races
From our post: “I’m going to get on some elbow pads and a full face mask — it’s going to get ugly now.” This is a man talking about a kayak race…
World’s Top Kayakers Race on ‘Steep Creek’ at GoPro Mountain Games
Our quick video highlights boaters charging on Homestake Creek at the GoPro Mountain Games today. Eric Jackson leads off with some commentary before the kayakers drop full in…
‘GoPro Mountain Games’ Kick Off in Vail
National outdoor fest GoPro Mountain Games launched today with world-class kayakers battling class V rapids in near Vail.
12-Year-Old Kids Kayak Off Waterfalls, Beat Adults In Comps
Ever been beaten by a 12-year-old? If you go against these two whitewater kayak prodigies the chances are good you will come up second best.
‘Epic Slumber’ – A photo contest with Therm-a-Rest
Outdoors people sleep in the craziest places. Send us a shot of the most epic place you’ve ever taken a snooze for a chance to win a Therm-A-Rest NeoAir sleeping pad.
