Travels with Neegik: Humanity’s Default Watercraft
I was gifted a red Huron canoe for my 15th birthday. I named it Neegik (“otter” in Ojibwa). And it changed my life.
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Paddling Georgian Bay’s Stormy Northwest Corner
Our MEC gear and Blu Wave boards helped us navigate the exposed, wild waterscape of northwest Georgian Bay in comfort and style. Here's a rundown of some key pieces.
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Slicing The Scimitar: Ben Marr’s First Descent of the Scimitar Canyon
Pro kayaker Benny Marr’s account of the first descent of NWT’s Scimitar Canyon.
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Red Paddle Co 13’2” Voyager+ SUP
You’d be hard-pressed to find an iSUP better equipped for long-haul adventures than Red’s 13’2” Voyager+. High sides, large volume and narrower width make it a high-speed cruiser for experienced…
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Kayakers Held by FARC Rebels in Amazon Jungle
Extreme kayaking and guerrilla warfare don’t mix, generally speaking. But last April, Ben Stookesberry found out what happens when they do. The Coloradoan pro kayaker was on his way to…
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The Yukon’s Snake River
The Yukon’s Snake River is one of the true gems of the Peel River Watershed. Paddling it is the trip of a lifetime. And all who experience come back changed.…
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Sea-Kayaking Oregon’s Coastal Caves
By Paul Kuthe. We found it! Treasures hidden deep within the recesses of the Oregon Coast truly exist. We’ve all seen the classic movie filmed in Oregon, The Goonies, where…
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