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After a year's hiatus, the ninth North Fork Championship once again kicked off in Banks, Idaho, where familiar faces were joined by a crowd of up and comers to make the NFC's largest-ever competitive field. This year, under new ownership from the Voorhees family (Mike, Jodi, Alec, Hayden, and Connor), the event returned to the traditional race format of Qualifier, Boater X, and the Giant Slalom on Jake's, where 35 athletes would compete for the chance to be North Fork King or Queen and earn themselves a big, fat, $5000 check. Thursday morning, over 150 registered athletes and last-minute hopefuls gathered to compete in the Kokatat Qualifier on S-Turn rapid to try and earn themselves a spot to race at Jake's. 10 spots for the men and all 5 for the women were up for grabs. The crowds gathered at Payette Brewing in Boise for the North Fork Film Festival and race results later that night. The range of ages and talent was impressive, with veterans like Women's winner Natalie Anderson standing onstage with 16-year old Maddie Kimmel, while Men's top qualifier Bernie Engleman was accompanied by up and comers who had never been to the North Fork before and local legends Chad and Tren Long. Friday kicked off bright and early with the North Face Boater Cross, brutal battles won by Sage Donnelly and Dane Jackson. On Saturday, with the river at a lower flow of 1800 CFS but a challenging course, the banks were packed, safety was set, the Red Bull Ramp was built, and the Tower of Power was ready to kick things off. DJ Revolve pumped the beats, keeping the vibe and stoke high. New this year was a Livestream broadcast of the event thanks to John Grace and his crew at the Hammer Factor. The Livestream is still available for purchase at www.hammerfactor.com/NFC-Live. $5 of each purchase goes to Idaho United. Anticipation was high, and spectators could be heard making bets… Who would miss Gate 2? Would Dane Jackson earn his 4th NFC title and take the triple crown, winning the Qualifier, Boatercross, and Jake's? Would one of the newer names, like Jeremy Nash, find their way to the podium? After a moment of silence from MC Bailey, Anna Wagner was the first off the ramp and on the course. Athlete after athlete made their way down, two runs, the best single time counting for the win. With no automatic timing, it was anyone's guess who would take the 2021 crown. Late that evening, as dusk was falling in Weilmunster Park, it was official. The new North Fork Champions were Dane Jackson and Sage Donnelly. With racing complete, there was only one thing left to do: Head to the Shame to revel in the moment. A massive thank you to the Voorhees family, James and Regan Byrd, the city of Crouch, Bailey, Preston, McCleod, Tommy Hilleke, John Webster, John Grace, and to all the volunteers and sponsors that made NFC IX a reality.

NFC IX – 2021 NORTH FORK CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO RECAP

September 3rd, 2021 | by Kayak Session

After a year’s hiatus, the ninth North Fork Championship once again kicked off in Banks, Idaho, where familiar faces were [&hellip

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First Descent Pe’epe’e Falls by Dane Jackson

First Descent Pe’epe’e Falls – Hawaii Creeking

April 27th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Follow Dane Jackson and the Voorhees brothers on their recent trip to Hawaii, bagging the first D of Pe’epe’e Falls [&hellip

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dane jackson on the wailuku with alec voorhees in the background

Wailuku River – Hawaii Creeking

April 14th, 2021 | by Kayak Session

Follow Dane Jackson and the Voorhees brothers down one of the best sections in Hawaii, the Wailuku river. Offering multiple [&hellip

Event Video Report

This year just like every other it seems a hurricane has come through the area and the river is HIGH! Training has been difficult but lots of paddlers are firing up Gorilla at super high water and some are having better lines than others.

Inside the 2020 Green Race #1 – High Water Green Race Training and Live Stream Practice Race

November 4th, 2020 | by Kayak Session

Get Green Race Live Here: https://hammerfactor.com/green-race-live-coverage/All The Green Race Beta Here: https://greenrace.us/ Every year Shane Benedict from Liquidlogic Kayaks covers the [&hellip

Back Issues

Contents for kayak Session mag #75 MISSION: PROGRESSION ON THE INDUS - FACE TO FACE WITH MALUPA DESTINATION: THE ÖTZ - POWERED BY GLACIERS FEATURE: THE SOUTHFORK CLEARWATER - LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN CANYON INTERVIEW: GALEN VOLCKAUSEN

Kayak Session #75 – Fall 2020

July 16th, 2020 | by Kayak Session

OUT AUGUST 5th Progression on the Indus – Face to face with Malupa For years, the Rondu Gorge of the Indus [&hellip

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Inside the 2019 ICF Freestyle Worlds – #3 The Waiting Place

July 1st, 2019 | by Kayak Session

by Kathy Holcombe Everyday during the 2019 ICF World Freestyle Championships, Kathy & Peter Holcombe are sending us their views [&hellip

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Epics on the Cataracts of the Kern at High FLow

April 29th, 2019 | by Kayak Session

The Cataracts of the Kern at higher flows is one of the greatest sections in the world for just awesome, [&hellip

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Sending it Above Hospital Rock Section, California

June 6th, 2018 | by Kayak Session

This section is just above a really well know section called Hospital Rock on the Middle Fork of the Kaweah [&hellip

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Ottawa Whirlpool Session

May 3rd, 2018 | by Kayak Session

Sweet whirlpool session on the Ottawa river featuring Nouria newman, Adrian Mattern, Bren Orton, Dane Jackson, Alec Voorhees and Rush [&hellip

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REEL WORLD Vol.2 – #24 Alec Voorhees (Usa)

December 14th, 2017 | by Kayak Session

Alec Voorhees season highlight reel , recapping an epic season of charging hard! Shot on location: Idaho, California, PNW, Stikine, [&hellip

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Inside Events

NFC IX – 2021 NORTH FORK CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEO RECAP

Creeking

First Descent Pe’epe’e Falls – Hawaii Creeking

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Wailuku River – Hawaii Creeking

Event Video Report

Inside the 2020 Green Race #1 – High Water Green Race Training and Live Stream Practice Race

Back Issues

Kayak Session #75 – Fall 2020

Events

Inside the 2019 ICF Freestyle Worlds – #3 The Waiting Place

River Running

Epics on the Cataracts of the Kern at High FLow

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Sending it Above Hospital Rock Section, California

Freestyle

Ottawa Whirlpool Session

Creeking

REEL WORLD Vol.2 – #24 Alec Voorhees (Usa)

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