Skills
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 paddling Rapid 9 with my 35 degree, 198,in my 1.5, … Continue reading
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 that, despite its reputation, the loop is actually not that … Continue reading
Surf kayaker testing her helmet on rocks
Surf kayaker gets pummeled on a rock groin. Ouch. Continue reading
New Sunscreen Labels Include Broad Spectrum and Water Resistance Ratings
Manufacturers will have to disclose whether sunscreen provides broad spectrum and water resistance Continue reading
Lightweight emergency shelters for wilderness survival
A guide to emergency tarp shelters for surviving an unplanned night in the wilderness. Continue reading
Need to tie a knot? There’s an app for that
iPhone app offers step-by-step guide to tying all sorts of knots. Continue reading
Five Tips for Taking Better Snow Photos
It requires some technique to produce really striking winter photographs. Here are a few tips. Continue reading
