From April 1 to June 30 class 5 Milner Mile on the Snake River can come to life

Playak News Flash - March 13, 2017
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From April 1 to June 30 class 5 Milner Mile on the Snake River can come to life Am. Whitewater - Coming April 1 to June 30 White Water paddlers look out for Class V white water Milner Gorge Reach (Milner Mile) run on the Snake River. There is going to be high water days so Idaho Power is obligated to provide flows for recreational opportunities, that is they have to release water from the Milner Dam so we paddlers can enjoy this class 5 paddling.. This is brilliant news because the dam takes all the water so the stretch usually does not provide white water paddling opportunities. Five Pieces of Advice for an NFCT thru-paddle Northern Forest Canoe Trail - Paddling the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a challenging adventure that requires thoughtful planning and the proper gear. When planning for my trip in 2011, I sought out advice from numerous sources, including books, maps, blogs, the NFCT organization, and experienced paddlers. Meet the Team – Kristoffer Vandbakk Palm Blogs - A sea kayak guide and versatile Norwegian outdoors man, his amazing photos will have you wishing you were right there too. High Performance Bellyak Training- Volume II Bellyak - In High Performance Bellyak Training: Volume I , we focused on lower lumbar stability and how it enhances the prone position while paddling. EXCLUSIVE: Chris Bertish Completes Transantlantic SUP Crossing! SUP Magazine - At 8:32 am AST today, March 9, South African Chris Bertish became the first man to successfully standup paddle across the Atlantic Ocean. In fittingly windy and rough conditions, Bertish stroked into Antigua's English Harbour to complete a historic crossing that has covered an unbelievable 4050 miles, according to his team. He paddled 60 miles the day before to round out his final effort. Incredible Chris Bertish, standing ovation to him. Why Bigger Isn't Always Better Jackson Kayak - Last year, my small Karma felt too small for me, especially on bigger volume rivers multidays and while racing. Often, it felt like my stern would catch and sub-out, or that my boat was slower than my competitors. My Top Three Rigs for Saltwater Kayak Fishing Palm Blogs - In the fishing world, there are those that like to target the big specimens, those that like to target variety and those that aren't fussy! Whilst catching big fish is certainly rewarding and can provide a great adrenaline rush, fishing for a variety of species, so-called species fishing or species hunting, can be equally as fun and definitely as challenging. Chris Bertish Less Than 24 Hours From History SUP Magazine - Chris Bertish is less than 24 hours away from completing the first-ever trans-Atlantic SUP crossing. SUP magazine will be covering it live in Antigua. Annabel Anderson, Titouan Puyo Win Day One of the New Zealand Nationals SUPracer - In brief: World number one Annabel Anderson has taken out yet another national title, claiming the long distance race on day one of the 2017 New Zealand Nationals in Auckland. New Caledonia's visiting world number four Titouan Puyo upset the locals by claiming the men's race ahead of NSP team mate Marcus Hansen and Starboard's Trevor Tunnington. Chris Bertish Completes Transatlantic SUP Crossing SUP Connect - Against all odds he did it. On March 9, 2017, Chris Bertish completed his 93-day, solo and unsupported expedition across the Atlantic Ocean on a stand up paddle board. The 6 ½ Commandments of International Paddling Expeditions Canoe Kayak - We're currently a little over 100 miles into our 350-mile circumnavigation of Jamaica and are learning that life is dominated by the trade winds. We've made steady progress around the eastern portion of the island during weather windows, have found time to accept numerous offers of free and fresh jelly coconuts, and have even been able to sample some of Jamaica's world renowned surf waves. Molokai Hero Travis Grant Joins the Paddle Monster Training Community as Expert Coach SUPracer - Travis Grant, one of the most respected paddlers on the planet, has joined the Paddle Monster online training community as a specialist SUP and outrigger coach. 3 Easy Paddling Stretches Jackson Kayak - If you've ever trolled or paddled any kind of distance then you've most likely experienced some soreness and fatigue in your shoulders, arms, and back. This comes from repeated use of the muscles when paddling. Try these 3 stretches before AND after your paddling adventure and you'll greatly reduce any soreness. Shoulder Ten Best Open Water Swim Events in Scotland Simon Willis - Apologies if readers of the Sunday Mail were put off their breakfast last weekend by my ugly mug gurning out of Loch Sunart. But a huge thank you to FionaOutdoors for including two of our three charity swims.  You can download the full article from her website. Create The Adventure of A Lifetime SUP Connect - Red Paddle Co has teamed up with a number of leading outdoor equipment suppliers to create a competition to win the ultimate outdoor adventure.

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