GoPro Camera – Kayaking edit by Micah Kneidl | Nov 14, 2012 | Creeking, Dynamic Duo, Hero, JK Team Posts, Playboating, rivers, Team JK, WhitewaterOne of my most prized possessions is my GoPro camera. GoPro cameras are the most versatile cameras on the planet. The video quality is outstanding especially for the relatively inexpensive price. That’s why I’m so excited that Jackson Kayak has partnered...
Good Karma- EJ Reviews Our Newest Creek Boat Ever! by ericjackson | Nov 10, 2012 | Creeking, Hero, Whitewater, ZenI wanted to wait until after getting off of the Green to write a review of the new Karma. I got to paddle with Nick, Dane, Clay, Zach, Kelsey, Joel, and more with the Karma, watching, talking to them, and comparing notes to what I am finding to get you this...
Creekboating: Jackson Family and a History of Their Creeking Passion.. by ericjackson | Oct 3, 2012 | Creeking, EJ Thoughts, Hero, Whitewater, ZenIt has been a long time since I became a “full time kayaker” and my income came from kayaking. When I was 16 I got my first job as a whitewater photographer on the Kennebec River in Maine. I haven’t looked back since. Back then I was already a...
Deadwood by dark by Devon Barker | Sep 20, 2012 | Hero, WhitewaterDuring my last days of summer vacation I received a message from Brent Lafay inquiring if I ‘d like to paddle the Deadwood River, a tributary of the South Fork of the Payette. “Meet at the dam in the morning. It’s a long day.” I invited a few...
Huck Colorado – Taylor River by Jezz | Aug 29, 2012 | Fun, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, rivers, Uncategorized, WhitewaterToday we woke to a (mostly) cloudless sky and a beautiful morning sun, a nice change from yesterday evenings’ rainy, wet weather. We packed our boats in the vans and headed to the RMOC outpost. Once we decided on which river we would paddle, the Taylor River, and we...
Cadet Class and World Cup by Adam Chappell | Aug 24, 2012 | Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterBefore I blog about our goings on, if you are too young to participate in this years World Cup, the organizers are creating a special Cadet Class at the NOC for the Sunday morning. Before I blog about our goings on, if you are too young to participate in this...
Huck Colorado Numbers by Jezz | Aug 20, 2012 | Creeking, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterYesterday the gold group, went to a section of the Arkansas River called The Numbers. It was a nice class 3 to 4 river with plenty of boofs and holes. The rapids were named 1-7 with some nice boogie water in between each. We split into two groups, I was in group...
Jez appointed Australian Canoeing Freestyle Team Coach by Jezz | Aug 16, 2012 | Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterI woke up this morning to find this letter from Australian Canoeing CEO, “I am writing to congratulate you on your appointment as the 2012 Australian Canoeing National Freestyle Team Coach. I woke up this morning to find this letter from...
Colorado Play Daze by Jezz | Aug 15, 2012 | Fun, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterThis morning started like most mornings here in Colorado with Jez blasting music from the van before yelling “GOOD MORNING COLORADO!”. We stopped and picked up cereal for break feast and Jez asked if we had enjoyed our sleep in, which in reality was only waking up at...
Huck Colorado Day 2 – Brown Canyon by Jezz | Aug 6, 2012 | Fun, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterI must say that today went quite smoothly! Yesterday, the two groups made sure to get our boats and gear ready early so we didn’t have to do it this morning today, instead just eat a quick breakfast and get on the road. The gold group headed to the brown canyon with...
HUCK COLORADO – The Expedition Begins by Jezz | Aug 5, 2012 | Fun, Hero, jacksonkayak.com, Uncategorized, WhitewaterToday was the first day of HUCK Colorado, and it couldn’t have been better. The drive to the river was gorgeous Today was the first day of HUCK Colorado, and it couldn’t have been better. The drive to the river was gorgeous. On one side we would have the Rockies and...
National Championships at Kelly’s Whitewater Park and NF of the Payette by sagedonnelly | Jul 23, 2012 | Fun, Hero, Kid's Kayaks, Shooting Star, Uncategorized, Whitewater, ZenThe final competition for this years tour was at one of my favorite play parks. Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade, Idaho, and for a second year in a row, it was the National Championships. The town of Cascade used to have a lumber mill which shut down several years...
