Lately there has been a lot of talk about public lands in the US. Specifically, the debate is over the public ownership of our National Parks, Forests, and Monuments. A small but vocal number of people advocate transferring some of this land to state or private ownership. Some would love to sell this land to developers for …
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Feb
Dominican Republic – Part IV: Staircase Section of the Rio Jimenoa
In December of 2015 Matthew Beauchamp, Steve Krajewski, Shannon Goshorn, and I headed to the island of Hispaniola to check out the rivers of the Dominican Republic. Although the island was experiencing a pattern of dry weather, we still found options to paddle daily and enjoyed a great time in this lesser known paddling destination. …
03
Feb
Dominican Republic – Part II: Rio Blanco
Below: The road to the put-in is so infrequently driven it is almost completely taken over by moss. Photo by Steve Krajewski. In December of 2015 Matthew Beauchamp, Steve Krajewski, Shannon Goshorn, and I headed to the island of Hispaniola to check out the rivers of the Dominican Republic. Although the island was experiencing a …
27
Jan
Dominican Republic – Part 1: Rio Yaque del Norte
Below: Matthew Beauchamp boofing off the wall. Photo by Steve Krajewski. In December of 2015 Matthew Beauchamp, Steve Krajewski, Shannon Goshorn, and I (Adam Goshorn) headed to the island of Hispaniola to check out the rivers of the Dominican Republic. Although the island was experiencing a pattern of dry weather, we still found options to …
Like A Lady
For many of us kayaking is a way of life, an art form, a passion, it represents determination, empowerment, and the very best of everything we are. This summer I set out to Idaho and Colorado to chase my passion for white water and new experiences, to explore what I’m capable of and what makes …
15
Oct
Huck-tober in Virginia
Heavy sustained rains in early October brought some of the most treasured creeks in Virginia up to perfect levels. We were lucky enough to spend several days chasing rain from Roanoke through the Shenandoah Valley and into the fabled Nelson County region of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here are some images from “Hucktober” in Virginia. …
13
Oct
Below and Beyond – Anacondas and Condors 2015
It’s been a while since we got back from the trip. It’s always great to have time to reflect. Can be quite a significant opportunity – a good chance to ask why did I go? There’s lots of reasons why we do these things. As far as the collective goal goes we were hoping to …
15
Sep
Colorado 2015: Media Dump
Colorado is one of the most fun and picturesque places for paddlers to visit. Enough said… lets get to the media! Below: Adam Goshorn slip-n-sliding on OBJ, photo by Alicia Lycan Below: Eric Hoffman rocking the Shiva on OBJ, photo by Adam Goshorn Below: Adam Goshorn on the first drop on OBJ, Photo by Jason Bordwine Below: …
19
Aug
Colorado 2015 – Part I: Browns Canyon and Clear Creek
This year’s trip out west began like they all do, with a long drive through the night, across the flat plains in the middle of the country. With a dismal snow pack in the PNW and California, our sights were set on Colorado again this year. John Kern and I made the normally 22-hour drive …
19
Jun
University of Bristol hit the alps swimming!
It’s here, we’re here, finally the long wait is over and our annual summer trip to the alps has begun! We’re now one week in and loving the french alpine lifestyle with more baguettes and salami than we know what to do with… After settling in and the first night we took the beginners for …