Science behind sports drinks is shaky
Sports drink industry bases claims on sketchy science
Category: Skills
Canoeing · Paddling · Skills · Whitewater kayaking · Whitewater rafting
Understanding the Basics of Whitewater Streamflow
Whitewater paddlers love numbers. Get a group of them together and inevitably you’ll hear statements like, “ it was big, like 5.6” or “it sucked, 600 cfs”, or “I was[...]
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How to Loop a Whitewater Kayak
The most out-control-feeling freestyle trick on the river, the loop is also one of the most impressive and fun things you can do in a kayak. The nice thing is[...]
Safety · Sea kayaking · Whitewater kayaking
Surf kayaker testing her helmet on rocks
Surf kayaker gets pummeled on a rock groin. Ouch.
Accessories · Fundamentals · News · Safety · Survival
New Sunscreen Labels Include Broad Spectrum and Water Resistance Ratings
Manufacturers will have to disclose whether sunscreen provides broad spectrum and water resistance
Backpacking · Camping · Equipment · Guides · Hiking · Outdoor Gear Guide · Safety · Survival
Lightweight emergency shelters for wilderness survival
A guide to emergency tarp shelters for surviving an unplanned night in the wilderness.
Accessories · Camping · Climbing · Dispatches · Mountaineering · Outdoor Gear Guide · Paddling · Rock climbing · Skills · Sport climbing · Traditional climbing
Need to tie a knot? There’s an app for that
iPhone app offers step-by-step guide to tying all sorts of knots.