Living in the Moment with Kayaker Alec Voorhees
Alec Voorhees: Playboating at the Boise Whitewater Park
Fill-in-the-Blank Bio:
I’m not crazy, I’m just daring, or at least that’s what my class says. I’ve spent no less than half of my life kayaking wherever I can find a play spot. While surfing at Kelly’s Whitewater Park, I occasionally play in the lower hole, but that doesn’t mean I can’t compete with the big boys too! My favorite trick to do is a back loop, but I also love throwing the McNasty.
Hometown:
Meridian, Idaho
Years Paddling/Boating:
6 years
Favorite Waters:
Kelly’s Whitewater Park, the South Fork of the Payette, the Canyon of SF Payette, and North Fork of the Payette. I am super excited about the new play park being built in Boise, it is going to be awesome!
Hero(s):
Rondo, Judd Kaiser, Eric Jackson, and my parents
Off-the-Water Activities:
like basketball, football, and irritating my brothers Alec and Connor
Music Rotation:
Hip/Hop, Dubstep, Rap, Reggae, & R&B
Sponsors:
NRS, WRSI, Asana
Why do you Paddle?
I like to paddle because not many people get have this experience. My friends think I am crazy, and I like that. There aren’t very many kids that kayak as much as I do but it is just because they don’t know how fun it is!