Paddling

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…

Written by Sean McCoy May 14, 2014

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…

Written by Sean McCoy May 07, 2014

Kayaker’s ‘Dream’ Makes For Trippy, Wildly Entertaining Video

Huge waterfall drops surrounded by fireworks and a dancing panda? Oh yeah!

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2014

1,000-Year-Old Native American Canoe

Originally thought to be from the 1700s, testing shows this canoe is really ancient.

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2014

Nightmare Or Dream? ‘Underwater Skydive’ Into 663-Foot-Deep Blue Hole

A free-diving video that will, er, take your breath away.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 31, 2014

Amazing, Short-Lived Artwork Created On Beach At Low Tide

Artist uses a rake for his “brush.” Beach sand is his canvas.

Written by Sean McCoy January 30, 2014

‘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.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 15, 2014

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 10, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2014

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.

Written by Yoon Kim January 01, 2014

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.

Written by Sean McCoy December 06, 2013

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.

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2013

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…

Written by Sean McCoy October 10, 2013

Video: 45 Miles Per Hour In Kayak

A kayaker rockets along a drainage ditch at 45 miles per hour into Lions Bay, British Columbia.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

‘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.

Written by Sean McCoy July 25, 2013

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+…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 16, 2013

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 26, 2013

‘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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 19, 2013

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 16, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 15, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 11, 2013

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 07, 2013

‘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.

Written by Patrick Murphy June 06, 2013

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.

Written by Sean McCoy May 14, 2013

‘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…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 25, 2013

Face Level: Class V+ on a Riverboard

Eight years in the making and a feat that is “another step forward in truly legitimizing the sport of riverboarding.” That’s how Josh Galt describes…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2013

GearJunkie Backyard: Never-Ending Winter

The date is April 23. Six inches of snow blanketed GearJunkie HQ in Minneapolis overnight. We decided to make the most of the circumstances…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 23, 2013

Photo of the Day: Pack-Raft Alaska

Kyle Bock snagged this shot on the banks of the Chitina River in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska. Makes us want to get in…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2013

‘GoPro Mountain Games’ festival set to launch in June

Formerly known as the Teva Mountain Games, the annual summertime fest in Vail will be re-branded as the GoPro Mountain Games. The camera company nabbed…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 21, 2013

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