KAYAKING & RAFTING

[embedded content] Published on September 11th, 2022 | by Kayak Session A mindblowing canyon with dramatic changes after the Yellowstone floods in the spring of 2022. The gauge read 1400 CFS, Isaac was lucky enough to snag 2 2-day laps in July. Some very Class V portages in there but worth it for the kayaking.

Five years ago, Kristine Fischer started fishing local club tournaments. Following a string of successes, three years ago she went pro. Last year, the Nebraska native won the Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions in Lake Eufaula, Alabama, adding a gold star to her impressive collection of wins. Fischer is one of a growing

[embedded content] Published on September 10th, 2022 | by Kayak Session We have recently shown the video where Dane takes us through the Gnarvana step by step. But now its time to check it out on the whitewater! Watch as Dane, Hayden and Alec shred down a lap of the North Fork. Tags: gear, Gnarvana,

Washington, D.C., August 4th, 2022 – For the world’s top adventure athletes, the line between triumph and tragedy is razor thin. In the pivotal moments when life hangs in the balance, what drives the greatest to continue pushing to redefine what is humanly possible, to stare down fear and risk it all? From Academy Award-winning

Tennessee, September 2nd, 2022 – Jackson Kayak is excited to announce our latest whitewater kayak—the Gnarvana. With over five years between core creek boat designs Jackson took advantage of a top team of creek boat paddlers and developed an innovative and user-friendly down river offering to replace their Nirvana. The longevity of the Nirvana came

Andrea White was in her mid-40s when she fell hard for paddling. She’d started as a recreational paddler, and as her love affair with the sport deepened, she noticed an unsettling trend. “I started hearing about incidents and fatalities in groups I paddled with, where I was two degrees of separation from people who were

Ian Toussieh experienced one of the most intense moments any angler will encounter. While fishing off the coast of Central California, Toussieh’s kayak was circled by a great white shark, which he shared on his YouTube channel, Fisherman’s Chronicles. Toussieh captured the encounter from not one, but multiple angles including a camera pointed at the

No hike is too far to paddle some sweet whitewater. During summer 2020, Sarah McNair-Landry and I set out to cross the Meta Incognita Peninsula on southern Baffin Island. Our 40-kilometer hiking route was prime for first descents, connecting four unrun rivers in the Canadian Arctic. Arctic paddlers find first descents in their own backyard

[embedded content] Published on September 9th, 2022 | by Kayak Session It is here! The new Jackson Gnarvana has arrived and is looking super smooth and dry. Watch this video from Dane to learn about all the features this boat has and why it might be the boat for you! Tags: dane jackson, Jackson Gnarvara,

What better way to learn about yourself and the people around you than 40 days traveling by way of canoe? Through heinous portages, bug-infested nights, and over a month of paddling with all their equipment, Hannah Maia’s film, Wood On Water, follows a group of 12 young women on an epic summer adventure. A 400-mile

When the fish of a lifetime is on the line, success comes down to the best fishing line. The most expensive rod, reel and lure are worthless if the line breaks. The right fishing line can make the difference between getting a bite and bringing home a skunk, so learn how to spool a reel

[embedded content] Published on September 8th, 2022 | by Kayak Session  4 Frenchies discovering the amazing rivers of Norway. After a few classic runs in Telemark and a few days in the Voss area, we came back with a lot of footage compiled in this edit. Tags: highlight reel, norway, The Cream team, voss

Kayak fishing shouldn’t be limited to waterways you can reach by car. After all, the goal of the sport is to take you places not easily reached. So why not up the ante of the mothership trip, and hop on a seaplane with a few ‘yaks in search of secluded lakes?

I have a friend who loves to plan trips. The ratio of trips planned versus taken is probably 10:1. Whether remote expeditions in foreign countries or unlikely routes close to home, planning paddling dream trips is what he does for fun. There is always a route in the works with miles measured, logistics considered and

[embedded content] Published on September 7th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Sick little video here from the senders, where they take freestyle to an artificial wave. Make sure you watch it to find out if they swim or not! Tags: Freestyle., indoor, senders, standing wave

Non classé Published on septembre 6th, 2022 | by Kayak Session ARCATA, CA – For Spring 2023 Kokatat has updated its Icon rear entry suit and its Hydrus 3.0 suits.  All the suits received multiple pattern updates, while the Icon gets the additional update of GORE-TEX PRO® fabrics. “Fit and durability are the keys to our