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
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THE FIERY CRUCIBLE: First Descent of Shannondale Falls
words by: Bobby Miller / images by: Matt Sloan “We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea breakers, And sitting by desolate streams;— World losers and world forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems.” -Arthur O’Shaughnessy First Descent of Shannondale … [Read more...] about THE FIERY CRUCIBLE: First Descent of Shannondale Falls
The Quest To Be King Of New York!
by: Bobby Miller “3, 2, 1, Go!” yelled King of New York series organizer Kenny Unser, as I slid off the bank into the raging current of the Racquette River, charging downstream as hard as I could. I headed down the first slide, then cut right to line up for the biggest rapid of the run, Colton Falls, a tough way to start the run, much less a race! This series of ledges and … [Read more...] about The Quest To Be King Of New York!
REVIEW: Astral Hiyak
Astral Hiyak MSRP: $114.95 (BUY NOW) WEIGHT: 500 g (17.64 oz)/pair SIZES: US Mens 7-13 (whole sizes only) CONSTRUCTION: Cordura upper, EVA removable footbed, G.ss outsole The Astral Hiyak is the new king of water sports booties! This extremely durable, lightweight and low profile water shoe is ready for whatever adventure you can throw at them. Finding a … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Astral Hiyak
Colorado Huckfest 2015
Colorado Huckfest 2015 Words by: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller, Photos by: Bryon Dorr (unless noted) Summer was beginning and there was plenty of snow-melt happening in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I knew I had to get there, since I missed last year’s incredible melt, I vowed never to let that happen again! I took extreme measures to make sure that financial reasons would … [Read more...] about Colorado Huckfest 2015