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Whitewater Kayaker paddling a waterfall in Chile in his Immersion Research Dry Suit.

Torryd x Notorious Media Tent | Chile 2022

VIDEO SEGMENT: Watch and read along with a real look into the thoughts and feelings behind Torryd's own, Knox Hammack, as the crew tackles big waterfalls throughout a two week trip in Chile.

A group of kayakers with all of their gear laid out getting ready to get on an airplane in Nepal

The Karnali | India & Nepal with Cameron O'Connor & Logan Smith

IR Team Paddlers, Logan Smith and Cameron O'Connor, bring us on their recent paddling trip down the Humla Karnali River in Nepal. Come join us on this three part trip report journey.

Sofia Reinoso paddling Sticky Hole rapid on the Alseseca.

2023 Alseseca Race Recap by Sofia Reinoso

2023 ALSESECA RACE RECAP by Sofia Reinoso Sofia is a competitive slalom paddler from Tlapacoyan, Mexico. She has bee...

Rehab Recap | Impatient Patient Confessions

Cover Shot by: Steven Mortinson (IG: @stevenmortinson) "I am incredibly fortunate, and thankful, to be a part of a ...

MIHR | Our Latest Creation and New Projects

We made a throw bag! Find out what new pieces of gear we are currently working on in Hood River, Oregon.

Power Creek'N In The PNW - North Cascades

--TRIP REPORT: Thunder Creek, WA. August 2022-- --Level: 900-1,000 CFS-- The Pacific Northwest has had its best sp...

I'm Back* - By Jo Kemper

This is Jo's 2nd installment on her journey to recovery from injuries related to a life spent paddling and adventuring around the world.

Repair Close Up | Bri's Royale & Tallulah Mishap

Ogle over the repair craftsmanship of a thrashed-landfill-destined Royale spray skirt, rehabilitated to peak shape.

Klickitat River Clean-Up

Support healthy watersheds and give back to the community. Clean watersheds rock!

Fly In Minam River Trip | Eastern Oregon

It was channelized enough to float effortlessly, and it appeared we were in for a leisure float through a ponderosa filled wilderness heaven.

The Paddling Jacket Of Your Dreams | Long Sleeve Nano

We shed some light on one of our most underrated pieces of paddling gear ever.

How-To | Hard To Stretch Spray Skirt

Get that pesky spray skirt to stretch onto your rim with ease while looking like a pro.