While the opening release on the South Fork of the American was on Saturday, this year there was tons of fun to be had all weekend in the central California mountains. Saturday was a day filled with on-river clinics by Jackson Kayak pros and a big party at California Canoe & Kayak, all to support American Whitewater.I got the opportunity to tag along with a great class 3 … [Read more...] about OPENING DAY 2016: South Fork American River
ADVENTURE
The 30th Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest
Such an amazing gathering of the paddle surf tribe for the 30th Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest! You can read my full wrap up report on C&K Online HERE, including some of my best shots. A HUGE thanks to all the organizers and volunteers that make this event possible, especially Mathew Hoff and Tiffani Hall. I'd also like to send a shout out to Buck Johnson, Rick Starr and Luke … [Read more...] about The 30th Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest
A WHOLE NEW CHALLENGE: Off-Road on Two Wheels with PSSOR
I’ve now got a good bit of 4-wheel off-road travel experience, on multiple continents and in a variety of different vehicles; everything from a stock Mitsubishi Pajero in Australia to a Unimog on an off-road driving course in Washington state. I also have a basic understanding of how to ride a motorcycle, as I’ve owned a street bike for about 6 months, in 2006, and spent some … [Read more...] about A WHOLE NEW CHALLENGE: Off-Road on Two Wheels with PSSOR
BRIAN HEAD RESORT: Who Knew?
Who knew that not too far off the interstate in Southern Utah, just up a beautiful steep canyon road, there lie a bastion of mountain adventure? If you love to play in the mountains, especially with family and friends, Brian Head Resort is a REALLY good place to visit! I'll start off by saying that I didn't get nearly enough time to take in all that this little gem of a resort, … [Read more...] about BRIAN HEAD RESORT: Who Knew?
Discover Solitude in The Wasatch
I recently managed to sneak a few days in the Wasatch mountains skiing, around trade shows and other work. I was lucky enough to get to explore Solitude Mountain Resort with some good friends, both on a bluebird groomer kinda day and a fresh snow cloudy kinda day. In only two days of making turns I managed to rip groomers, bounce down moguls, thread the needle through the trees … [Read more...] about Discover Solitude in The Wasatch