May 8 | Of Souls+Water: The Nomad
Why does he wander? What is he seeking? Traveling by foot, skis and kayak, Erik moves through the world and his life in a way few others do. He is The Nomad. Continue reading
Category Archives: Whitewater Kayaking
Apr 27 | North Coast Rhythms: Part II
Don’t miss the exciting, inspiring finish of Rob Lyon’s epic North Coast kayak tour. Learn how Rob lets natural rhythms determine when to relax on the beach, when to paddle and when to whoop with joy. Continue reading
Mar 30 | Grand Ladies in the Grand Canyon
by Susan Hollingsworth | 7
Six ladies on a 15-person self-support kayaking trip is an incredible ratio, maybe even some kind of record. The fact is undeniable – far fewer women than men undertake trips as demanding as our 13-day run down the Colorado. Continue reading
Mar 16 | Middle Kings Solo: Part II
by Dan Simenc | 3
Locked into this battle with the river gods, I kept my bow pointed downstream and eventually emerged haggard but victorious below the last Class V rapid on the Middle Kings. Continue reading
Mar 9 | Yoga for Boaters’ Shoulder Pain
by Andria Davis | 8
Boaters are known for having trouble maintaining two things: relationships and shoulders. I’ll spare you any relationship advice. But for your shoulders, I have plenty! Continue reading
Feb 27 | Climbing the Ladder: Perspectives on the Middle Rungs
by Leland Davis | 7
Rivers that my generation took eight years to reach are now commonly run in the first year or two of boating. It’s great that we’ve made the sport so friendly to get into, but what’s the cost of skipping those intermediate steps? Continue reading
Jan 30 | Don’t Jack Yourself Up
by Leland Davis | 2
It’s a fine line that separates an adventure from an epic, and the most innocent decisions can tip the delicate balance, knock you off your perfect line, and unravel the beautifully woven fabric of careful planning and glorious spontaneity that create the perfect trip. Continue reading
Jan 26 | East Coast Swing: A Gallery
by Dan Simenc | Reply
Pictures (and a thousand words) from Kayak Diaries author Dan Simenc’s recent East Coast paddling trip. “Our trip east got off to a rough start when Tyler was bit by a poisonous snake in the night…” Continue reading
Jan 17 | Middle Kings Solo: Part I
by Dan Simenc | Reply
I loaded my gear-stuffed drybags into my kayak at the trailhead, then strapped the boat to my NRS Sherpa pack system. I locked the doors, shrugged on the heavy load, and set out on the 12-mile hike to the put-in. It would be six days before I saw the van again. Continue reading
