KAYAKING & RAFTING

Spend enough time on the water, and the inevitable will occur. As stable as fishing kayaks are, they are still kayaks after all, and there is always a possibility of capsizing. Knowing how to flip your kayak back over and climb back in isn’t just the best way to get back to fishing. It is

Northern rivers offer adventurous paddlers an experience unlike anything they can find further south—truly epic trips through dramatic, untamed landscapes. But northern paddling involves a higher level of difficulty than other trips. A decade of Quetico Park canoeing won’t prepare you for the Far North, so don’t get in over your head! From essential skills

Chemical spill on Slovenia’s Soča River On April 21, local paddlers in Slovenia’s Soča Valley woke to a nightmare. The Belgium-owned factory TKK spilt 10 tons of an unknown substance into the river, causing the turquoise water to foam and froth for two days before heavy rains flushed the toxins down to the Adriatic Sea. TKK

Fathers can be tough to shop for, but you’re in luck if your dad is a kayak fishing fan. Your search is easier than ever this year thanks to these great accessories, gadgets and more from some of the top brands in fishing. Make his Father’s Day special with our selection of kayak fishing gifts

With 1.1 million acres, 1,175 lakes and 2,000 campsites, there are an endless number of places to visit in the Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Area. Plan your backcountry canoe trip around hitting up some of these sites, or choose a resort or cabin that will give you access to great activities. Paddling ranks top of

The moment two world champions came together in Sunday’s men’s extreme slalom final, their boats colliding with neither prepared to take a step back, captured where the Olympic-bound sport finds itself at the start of the 2022 ICF season. Through gritted teeth and steely focus, Great Britain’s 2021 world champion Joe Clarke and Germany’s 2019

Are you looking for a touch of luxury in the wilderness? There are many options for Boundary Waters accommodations, providing comfortable base camps to stay and do day trips, go on hikes and participate in other outdoor activities. You’ll find both classic cabins and all-inclusive resorts. For a unique experience, try Boundary Waters glamping—that is,

Take a wilderness vacation in the Boundary Waters! Going guided eliminates the challenge of selecting a route, arranging permits, preparing a menu, and lining up canoeing and camping gear. You’ll also benefit from local knowledge and a more intimate backcountry experience, with the opportunity to learn wilderness skills and travel safely. Guided trips are perfect

It’s no surprise that Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one the world’s preeminent canoe destinations. The Boundary Waters features hundreds of lakes arranged in a manner that makes this vast, 1.1-million-acre wilderness seem like it was purpose-built for canoeing. Tripping choices are endless, with 1,200 miles of canoe routes to travel and 2,000

[embedded content] Published on June 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The Spanish kayaker Aniol Serrasolses descending some of the best rivers in Iceland until reaching the sea. He kayaked through Icelands beautiful countryside, encountering challenging rapids and stunning scenery. Aniol combines a surprising adeptness at playing on whitewaters with an endless thirst for discovering

[embedded content] Published on June 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Watch Louis Norris getting the classic « show me your tits beater » on the North Fork of the Mokelumne river in California. Not sure he saw anything… Rapid name: Show Me Your Tits / California Class III River name: North Fork of the

[embedded content] Published on June 14th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The pyrenees holds some amazing sections of whitewater, watch as Aniol takes us down the Ara and shows us how beautiful this river is and how many fun features it has to paddle. Tags: #creeking, Aniol Serrasolses, pov, pyrenees

[embedded content] Published on June 13th, 2022 | by Kayak Session The movie is a little part of my experience at World Class… just that! People smiling, paddling, and having a good time. The background of this movie and my biggest inspiration was the dream of attending WCA, which was in my head for a

Nothing is more confidence-inspiring than a reliable kayak roll. With good instruction many new paddlers learn the basics and roll on the first day. Truly having a roll, however, means knowing you can count on it in any situation, not just in the pool. Getting to this point requires training your muscles into immediate kinetic

News Published on juin 13th, 2022 | by Kayak Session A bruised and bloodied Tereza Fiserova won two gold medals for the host nation while Luka Bozic won Slovenia its second gold medal for the weekend on a day when reputation amounted to little at the ICF canoe slalom world cup in Prague on Sunday.

[embedded content] Published on June 12th, 2022 | by Kayak Session A waterfall that is not run all that often, but a beauty never the less. Follow as Ben Miller and his friends take the plunge on the iconic Punch Bowl Falls. Tags: kayaking, punch bowl, waterfall, Whitewater Kayaking