Folks that have gone deep into a sport know that sometimes a whole new language of terms is developed around it, and rafting is no different. Check out our rafter's lexicon article to see what your guide is really saying about you and for the guides out there did we miss any?
Read more: Ever gone rafting or been a guide? This speaks to you!
Fear is a very interesting companion. It can manifest itself in many ways and many forms - sweaty palms, cold fingers, dry throat, a need to run to the nearest washroom.... just to name a few. But where is all of this fear actually stemming from? Does it have to do with crazy big holes, undercut rocks, and waterfalls or is it something (or someone) else planting the seeds of fear in our mind? Read the article and tell us what you think?
Read more: Looking at Fear - is there some truth to these words?
Scott MacGregor recounts his 'first descent' of Beaver Creek near Marmora, Ontario and how a series of less than desirable choices lead to a fun and interesting adventure.
Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is still garnering lots of attention in the paddling industry and generating most of the buzz but does that actually mean more people are out there doing it?
"Ours is a solo sport, merely done in a group environment. Once in the pull of the current, we are the masters of our own fate. Our ability to put the boat where we want it, anticipate what what may happen and deal with what does relies soley on one's own abilities. Why, then, is solo paddling - running a river alone - so taboo in whitewater?"
Read more: Paddling Alone - Is it time to rethink the taboo?
Our readers weigh in on the pro's and con's of whitewater parks. What do you think of them?
From the Archives S & M Ben writes about the horror of what he stumbled upon at his local pool - kayak polo!
Check out this amazing video footage. I just love the shows nature provides us!
Read more: Video - Murmuration of Starlings one of the coolest things I've ever seen!
A story that I'm sure lots of us can relate to. Sometimes we get lucky and it works out but if we listened to 'that feeling' in the first place instead of letting Ego lead the way we wouldn't need luck on our side.
Carbon Freestyle boats are all the rage right now with lots of Pro Kayakers hopping on board but is it worth it for the rest of us?
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