I sat on the edge of the chocolate milk colored river as everyone geared up for what would be some big water fun. Six of us were heading down the French Broad River, from Barnard to Hot Springs, NC. This place is a great training ground for whitewater. With its natural flow, you get to […]
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: June has arrived, bringing with it warm weather and whitewater galore here in The States. What better way to celebrate the season than with an issue dedicated to The Wallace? So here it comes! What is Wallace? The official definition in Urban Dictionary sums it up succinctly- WALLACE : verb (to […]
We bring the month of May to a glorious conclusion with some photos from around the world. Dirt Bag Paddlers Admins represent over 30 countries and every discipline of paddling. Enjoy! Kelly Gladen of West Virginia wrapped up the month on Lower Mash on the Upper Gauley. Can you say high water in West By […]
The second annual Ganga Kayak Fest, hosted in Rishikesh, India on one of the holiest rivers on earth (commonly called the river Ganges), was a huge success last February. Bhupendra Singh Rana, Bhupi to his friends, is a kayaker and rescue guru who heads up GKF, travels the world paddling and spreading good vibes. I […]
Johnstown, PA is probably most known for its devastating flood in May of 1889. However, nearly a thousand whitewater enthusiasts flocked to Greenhouse Park in Johnstown this last weekend for the Stonycreek Rendezvous. And though this festival typically relies on a dam release for solid class lll rapids, this year had a little extra. Steady […]
The Georgia Canoe Association kicked off their 50th Anniversary by hosting the Spring Extravaganza May 13-15 at Smoky Mountain Meadows campground in Bryson City NC. Runs to various local rivers dispersed from SMM in all directions. Club runs included French Broad section 9, Tuckaseegee, and Nantahala. Many members opted for the club runs while others […]
“This is a moment I’ve been dreaming of since before I can remember,” Sage Donnelly told the crowd on the Ottawa River after winning the 2015 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. The 15-year-old kayaking phenom has a knack of dreaming big and creating remarkable memories. Along with winning the ICF title, she has won the […]
While not a kayaker or class V rafter, Paul “The Man” Thomson is as much a part of the team as anyone. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he has spent most of his life wandering the forest, deserts and coastlines of this beautiful region. Having been a part of many first descents and […]
FROM THE EDITOR: I was forced to miss out on all of the epic Dirtbaggin’ two weekends ago at Cheat Fest in Albright, WV due to work (stupid responsibilities!). Hosted by the local non profit Friends of the Cheat to benefit the local river community, Cheat Fest is an awesome event, one that we have […]
Sometimes your action heroes are really cool on the big screen; friendly and warm and REAL. Then you meet that person in real life, and the letdown when you see them be unfriendly, self absorbed, or just thin characters with no depth of humanity is awful, and threatens to undermine your faith in the ideal […]