Familiar Territory, New Adventure by: Bobby Miller I get asked frequently how becoming a father has changed my outlook on paddling. I honestly have not changed much with regard to what I run, I still seek out adventures and steep runs (although with a little more calculation now so I don’t end up pushing daylight). One exciting development has been the progression of my … [Read more...] about Familiar Territory, New Adventure: by Bobby Miller
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RED CREEK: Passing on the Stoke
Passing on the Stoke to the Next Generation: Red Creek by: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller One of the most rewarding things that an experienced paddler can do is pass along the love of a new run to the next generation. I have had the opportunity to do this a lot lately since my stepson, Bailey Masters, and Fluid team paddler, Ocoee Chapelle, have stepped up their creeking games … [Read more...] about RED CREEK: Passing on the Stoke
Learning to Love Again: by Bobby Miller
This article is dedicated in memory of Bob Norr & to the Norr family. The water rushes quickly, careening off boulders and over drops in an unending maze descending down the mountain. There is a brief pause before the water races down a wide slab and off another drop. Most of the drop is clear, except on the left, where a fingernail-shaped rock lurks right at water level. … [Read more...] about Learning to Love Again: by Bobby Miller
The Big Brown Beaver by “The Dogg” (+Video)
(Be sure to click on the highlighted linked text, you won't be disapointed!) Big Brown Beaver by: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller The best paddling weekend of the year takes place on LaBrown Day weekend at the end of summer when the Beaver River has whitewater releases on three of its sections. The whitewater is superb and provides a wide range of difficulty levels that will be … [Read more...] about The Big Brown Beaver by “The Dogg” (+Video)
JUST ADD WATER! North Carolina’s Toxaway River by “The Dogg” (+Video)
(Regular Exploring Elements contributor Bobby "The Dogg" Miller muses about his recent trip down the Toxaway. Be sure to check out the linked, highlighed words, within the article to enjoy even more of The Dogg's style:) -Bryon) The mountains of North Carolina have long been famous for boasting some of the steepest runs anywhere and tons of huge drops. It is a veritable … [Read more...] about JUST ADD WATER! North Carolina’s Toxaway River by “The Dogg” (+Video)