14
Feb
Austria is famed for whitewater kayaking, with the Salza waterfall being a rare challenge. In 2014, Lukas Strobl and later Daniel Egger successfully descended the 83ft drop. Recently, heavy rainfall allowed another attempt, leading to a successfully planned descent by the author, Huw Butterworth, in his Pyranha ReactR.
10
Dec
The team faced challenges with their plan to film for their Online White Water course in Scotland due to low river levels… and so headed to Iceland instead!
18
Nov
Adrian Mattern reflects on his experiences kayaking the challenging Indus River, highlighting previous trips and personal challenges encountered. After significant planning and waiting, a successful return trip showcases the performance of the ReactR kayak, leading to fulfilling paddling experiences and a sense of closure for unfinished business.
13
Nov
A journey through Iceland isn’t just about sightseeing; it’s an immersive experience with nature’s elements. The narrative details a kayaking adventure filled with challenging waterfalls, breathtaking scenery, and rugged landscapes. Despite exhaustion, the team discovers hidden gems and bonds over shared thrills, ending their trip with a vibrant local festival.
17
Jul
Coming to the Royal Gorge for the first time this year I felt like I was putting together all of the things that I had learned from Demshitz over the years…
05
Jul
Strong sunshine and humidity caused heavy thunderstorms to roll through the valley every afternoon, which kept the rivers at great flows. The kayaking in the valley really is incredible when levels are good.
04
Jul
This spring we had a thirst for on-water exploration, but couldn’t decide between rivers or the sea. So, we brought boats for both.
03
Jul
Standing on top of the podium, I tried to ready myself for the inevitable Sambi shower. I flicked up the hood of my rain jacket, thinking it would protect me from the worst of the spray. Elena, however, had other ideas and aimed her shaken-up bottle straight at my face…
03
Apr
The Firecracker had me excited from the beginning, but it still took me a while to understand what the design is capable of and what its limitations are. On a highwater, spontaneous Turkey trip, I found out exactly what I could do with it…
04
Jan
Guiding in two very different parts of Chile took me to a real mixture of whitewater, and despite having paddled here a lot, it wasn’t until this season that I realised just how great this place is for every level of paddler. Here’s a little of what I got up to…