KAYAK SESSION #99 (Out August 15th)
Destination: Arunachal Pradesh - The allure of a place in the Far East
After multiple trips into India’s remote northeastern frontier, paddler and photographer Kristof Stursa shares a guide to the region’s rivers, cultures, and travel realities. From the mighty Siang to little-known jungle tributaries, he explores a landscape defined by world-class whitewater, remarkable hospitality, and growing pressure from hydropower development.
Zoom-in: Tallulah Gorge - Huge slides and sore calves
Brought onto the release schedule thanks to American Whitewater in the late 1990s, the Talullah has claimed its place as one of the Southeast’s premier whitewater destinations. The spring and fall releases draw paddlers of all ages and styles, eager to experience its legendary rapids
Mission: Chihuahua - The Spark Bird and the Rio Verde
Freestyle kayaking has always been a sport built on community, creativity, and time on the water. While that culture is still very much alive, private or personal coaching has become an increasingly visible part of the freestyle landscape. In this in-depth report, we explore how what was once an occasional resource has become a tool for all.
Interview - Jeremy Nash
Jeremy Nash is one of the most stylish paddlers of the new generation. From growing up on the rivers of the Southeast to finding home on the West Coast, his kayaking has always been driven by creativity, literally dancing with the river. At 24, he reflects on the mentors who drove him, the risks that changed his perspective, and how he continues to find joy in the sport.
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