Published on September 1st, 2014 | by Kayak Session Nouria Newman’s Run on Stikine’s Site Zed (First Female Descent) Follow French Rider, Nouria Newman, as she becomes the first female to complete a portage-less descent of the Stikine River. Watch the Latest kayak TV Videos Watch the Latest Kayaking News Buy Kayak Session Subscribe to Kayak Session magazine Tags: BC, big water, first descent, nouria newman, stikine Related Posts Nouria Newman, Female Paddler of the Year – 2025 Paddlers Awards Winners → 50:50 Ashlu (Entry #14 Superstyling 2025) → A Voice From Sesia (Short Film Awards Entry #27) → Power of the Stikine (Short Film Awards Entry #13) →