Apr 12 2011
hmmm, well here we go. . . Ryan keeps bugging me to write a post, and I keep telling him I’ve hardly paddled in the last year, and what I have paddled has been far from impressive, but I’m giving in. This might not be the most exciting article that we’ve ever posted for you [...]
Nov 18 2010
Here are 2 helmet cam videos I filmed with a GoPro HD Camera. The first run was on Oct 11 2010, the second run was Nov 7 2010 and a much better flow. Sometime between these 2 runs the first big ledge blew over from high water, totally changing the first rapid. One of the [...]
Nov 6 2010
The threat of micro hydro development in the form of Independent Power Producers (IPP) is nothing new to BC creeks and their paddlers. Recent changes made to the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) when the latest budget bill was forced onto Parliament have made it easier for IPP’s to gain approval and stripped paddlers of their right [...]
Oct 7 2010
Being in the paddlesports business has lots of ups and downs. The down side would be that prime time to sell paddlesports gear occurs during prime paddling season, making it hard to get away from work to paddle while the local creeks and rivers are running. So next time you’re in the shop to pick [...]
Sep 30 2010
Sept 18-19 was the third annual Tamihi 5-0 Open Canoe Slalom on the Chilliwack River. This race is really about having fun as much as it is about winning. The skill range runs from beginner to expert. The class 3/4 Tamihi rapid on the Chilliwack River is used by Canada’s Slalom team for training throughout [...]
