While the rest of Demshitz competed in the Lyons Outdoor Games, Dave and I headed to Frisco, CO to visit Tenmile Creek Kayaks‘ owner Matti Wade and hang out at the local river festival. It was great to meet a new group of friendly kayakers and check out their scene.
Monthly Archive: June 2011
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Jun
19
Jun
Roadtripping in Italy
The Pyranha Team van has had a great start to the European paddling season, roadtripping round Italy and Switzerland, supporting events and competing in races. Matt Bostock and I were the ones tasked with kicking off what is shaping up to be a very busy summer!
19
Jun
Back on the Black
 It’s been a couple of years since I’ve spent any real quality time with the crew over on the Black River, in Waterown, New York. I showed up on Friday evening to what turned to be part reunion, part summer kick-off party, and part revival.Â
15
Jun
Brandseth Down Hill
Hey all With Extreme sports week just round the couner in Voss, here is a little taste of the Brandseth down hill kayak course on an sunny day. Just to get fired up for race day. Enjoy Click Here
14
Jun
Freeride World Championships
From June 9th June 12th 2011 edition of the Freeride Worldchampionships took place in Valchiusella and Ivrea, which is in the beautiful Piemonte area in Italy. As the Kaiserklammtrophy in Austria in April was cancelled due to low water levels, this was the first extreme race on my calendar this season. The Teva event consists …
14
Jun
Lyons Mountain Games
A week after Teva Mountain Games came the Lyons Mtn. Games. This was one of the most intense creek races I have ever paddled, and a super fun play hole was also at the event. The first day was the playboating. Mike Paterson and Jonny Meyers killed it. Mike was in second after prelims and …
14
Jun
Demshitz hit Glenwood & Alpine Quest Vail Demo
After the Teva Mountain Games we spent a couple of days surfing Glenwood Springs Wave at ideal levels before heading back to Vail for a Kayak Demo Session with Alpine Quest Sports. We had fun playing with the bladders to adjust the Vail hole and trying to avoid hypothermia while throwing loops with our buddies …
12
Jun
Midwest 2011 Video Update
Some “point of view” footage from the 2011 season the Midwestern United States. Click Here. Enjoy!
12
Jun
Team Van Tour – Millau
The Team Van is now in Millau where the weather is perfect and all the local paddlers have been taking part in freestyle demo day held at the local Hydrostadium. Â The team van then became the centre of the day with people staying for hours and as the word spread more people came to …
10
Jun
Teva Mountain Games and Demshitz
This was a great year for the Teva Mountain Games and for Demshitz. Â This year Demshitz celebrated the production of Demshitz Brown Ale made by Bonfire Brewery. Â Watch as Demshitz enjoys the fruit of Bonfire Brewery’s labor and then watch as Team Pyranha takes on the Teva Mountain Games. Â The most notable facts, Mike Patterson …