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Exploring the upper canyons of the RÃo Puesco
After paddling all of your local classics, sometimes it's worth a bit of extra work to open up a new run, right in your backyard.
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The Locals | Nepal & India
My life would have taken a very different path, if I had not fallen in love with kayaking as a young kid - and to start with, I actually fell in love with the river at literally first sight, as from when I am a small kid, the river had always mesmerized me.Â
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The Locals | Sagana, Kenya | Pt 2
'The locals' is a feature blog series about paddle crews, people, and scenes from around the world. This is part two of Sagana, Kenya. View part one here. This section showcases remarkable local paddlers from Sagana, Kenya & Savage Wilderness crew.
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The Locals | Sagana, Kenya | Pt 1
'The locals' is a feature blog series about paddle crews, people, and scenes from around the world. The first section showcases remarkable local paddlers from Sagana, Kenya & Savage Wilderness crew.
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Importance of Community
One area there house became an island and three members of the family where stuck. The team was able to paddle across and helped them. The community there were so grateful that they cheered, clapped and the village elder invited us into his home to have tea and bread.Â
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Facing Fears with Friends
How do we measure success? Is there a unit, or gauge? I’ve been exploring this idea while pondering paddling winters in Colombia and more nebulous thoughts, and while there’s yet to crystallize a formula, I believe I’ve found two key elements.
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A Letter To Our Customers Regarding The BLM Movement
In the end, we wanted to make sure that we were saying something substantive and reflected how much thought we have given this subject.
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Repair Close Up | Stephanie's Lucky Charm
Not every piece of gear is repairable. But, we pride ourselves on taking steps to keep equipment alive while also finding the best solution for our customers.
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DIY | Latex Neck Gasket Replacement
A DIY guide to replacing your latex neck gasket. Never get stuck with a torn neck gasket again!
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Paddling Gear for People and Planet 🌎
Paddlers are often a group of people who can rally for a cause - advocating for the undamming of rivers, for the protection of natural resources, promoting more recycling, trying to buy sustainably sourced foods, and striving to live with a smaller footprint on the planet, among other things. Unfortunately, as much as we paddlers would like to think otherwise, our sport is not one without its own share of adverse environmental costs
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How To | Dry Suit Zipper Care
The zipper is the most expensive part of a drysuit and can be very costly to replace. Zipper care is an essential part of owning a drysuit and can help you avoid a costly replacement. Taking these steps will benefit you and your
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Latex Gasket Care & Maintenance
Learn the best ways to maximize the life of your latex gaskets. All the dos and don'ts of latex gaskets.
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