Next Level Kayaking

06/11/2022

Doug Ammons explains how bravado and boundary-pushing mantras, while fun, make a poor substitute for mentorship.

05/03/2022

Some shots from this weekend's class. 📷 Karen Heath

Miles 5.75, Time 4:46, Level 449 cfs, 2.35', Air 78, Water 61F

04/01/2022

We still have space to schedule a spring Swift Water Rescue class. Gather your paddle crew and let me know some dates that work before the calendar fills up

11/04/2021

A fun river related podcast.

10/27/2021

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is approaching quickly, and if you are like us, you’ve been too busy squeezing in last paddling trips to formulate the perfect costume. Why not incorporate your favorite activity into your costume or Halloween decorations? Plus, you already have most of the necessary elements. Still not ...

09/02/2021

00:00 Introduction00:00:53 Standing Cat-Cow00:01:47 Lace & Stretch00:02:43 Arm Circles00:04:56 Side Stretch00:10:05 Sun Salutation A00:11:56 Sun Salutation B...

07/19/2021

Wading rapids.

07/18/2021

07/18/2021

Swiftwater Rescue training with Blueridge Outdoors group.

06/23/2021

An important reminder about the danger of non-locking carabiners.

06/21/2021

I teach this in my SWR class. I use it a lot. It is the fastest boat based rescue requiring very little from the person being rescued. Much better than a t rescue when practiced.

This is a basic rescue skill that can make you a valuable member of any paddling group, and can possibly save a life. When someone is upside down in their ka...

06/11/2021

From the pinned kayak video on the west fork of the tuck the other day, I had multiple messages from people asking what is wrong with a kayaker that was bein...