Hi there, Just in few days I’m leaving Europe and going to take part in another 6 weeks long project. As usually at this time of the year I’m going East. The plan is to paddle all the best rivers of Altai Mountains, move further east to Sayan Mountains (both in Siberia/Russia) and then to …
Category Archive: Paddler Lifestyle Articles
Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
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Jul
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Jul
Traveling Through the Good Times
Always stoked and privileged to be able to have the opportunity to do some traveling through whitewater paddling. Thankfully, 2016 has been packed full of adventure, action, new and old friendships. I am ecstatic to be surrounded by so many fantastically influential individuals. These individuals continue to inspire me to keep pushing my personal limits …
05
Jul
Pyranha Welcomes the young gun Torryd Crew
Who are the Torryd crew and what the hell does that mean? Trent McCrerey, Knox Hammack, and Edward Muggridge met up while attending the World Class Academy with the same goals of pushing their kayaking, and having fun doing it. Over the years they have been able to meet up and kayak in some incredible …
23
Jun
2016 GoPro Mountain Games
The GoPro Mountain Games are the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art and music Professional and amateur athletes from around the world converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines for more than $100,000 in prize money. This year I got the chance to go compete in the …
23
Jun
Why I still love the Burn III
I have paddled the 9R and it is hands down a fantastic boat, but even though the 9R is great, I still paddle my Burn III. I like the size of the Burn III, the edges, and how it paddles loaded with gear. I live in Idaho and I mostly paddle big water, and I …
17
Jun
9R: Regular Vs Stout
If you still haven’t tried one yet, I’m sure you are at least aware that everybody is talking about the 9R. Why is this boat getting so much attention? It could be because it’s the best kayak ever made. I could go on about why it’s so great and tell you all the reasons why …
30
May
Racing down the Lariang – Sulawesi multi-daying in a 9R
It’s an interesting feeling, launching onto a big volume, multi-day river, that you haven’t paddled before, in a boat that hasn’t been designed for the purpose. It’s a whole series of unknowns, swirling around in your mind and creating butterflies in your stomach. Thankfully, despite having not been …
11
May
White Salmon ‘Get The Girls Out’
Thanks for the edit Ali Casas Zaragozas!!! The White Salmon area in Washington is undoubtedly one of the best kayaking hubs on earth, attracting paddlers worldwide of all ability levels. The number of quality rivers and the diversity of whitewater is incredible, but what really makes this place so special is the paddling community. There …
04
May
All You Need Is Ecuador
On Christmas day I flew to Ecuador to spend 3 weeks doing what I love most; white water kayaking! Fall had been incredibly busy, and I wasn’t sure I would be able to make a paddling trip happen this winter. Last year, I had my first international kayaking experience in Ecuador and it changed my …
20
Apr
Get The Girls Out!! (White Salmon edition!)
Calling out all the girls in the Pacific Northwest for a fun day of kayaking on the White Salmon River in Washington!! If you’re not in the PNW… Well, it’s not too late to buy a plane ticket!! There’s a misprint in the flier, so don’t go to Alyeska!! Read these details.. & check out …