May 13 2012
Well the sled is now parked for the summer and the water is starting to flow in the Fraser Valley. The 2012 Vancouver Kayak Club Festival was a great kick off for the season. For the first year the festival had an awesome flow! At around 1.5meters the river dished out great rides and an [...]
Oct 4 2011
For four years I have been salivating about a possible trip to the Slave river. After I got home from Africa and the White Nile in Spring of 2007, I had my sights set on Western Canada’s best big water destination (no lines on the Slave Ottawa-lovers..). I’d been working the majority of my summers [...]
Jun 9 2011
The Puntledge River is known for its amazing play run and super classic Upper Run with its class 5 slides and falls. This year during the festival though some paddlers took advantage of the great flows on some of the other nearby runs, and even got a first descent on what is being called the [...]
May 12 2011
The last weekend of April was the fourth annual VKC Festival on the Chilliwack River and once again the club put together a great event. This year’s festival was a unique experience for me as it was the first time that I have been able to be there all weekend. In the past I have [...]
Apr 20 2011
With an absolutely massive snow pack this year (over 140% of normal in some areas) southwestern BC is lining up for a great season of whitewater. Whether you kayak, canoe or raft there are several events that should be on your calender. Start banking those sick days early. VKC Festival April 29-May 1 2011 The first [...]
