Spring in the Northwest is go-time for whitewater paddlers. Rivers are full to their banks (typically), and rain boots are are out in full storm (typically)! While spring has only just sprung, this spring is different, as paddlers find themselves praying for rain, watching NOAA's radar for the slightest hint of moisture. Mid-March starts the Western Whitewater Championship Series: a series of paddling festivals throughout the spring and summer featuring various downriver races and events. The first festival of the season was the Wind River Festival, a 25 minute all out sprint to the finish through...

The Wind River Festival is part of the Western Whitewater Championship Series, a series of 8 river festivals throughout the summer and fall. Racers accumulate points throughout the series, of which the individual with the most points per category is deemed Champion of the Western Whitewater Championship Series. The Wind River Festival featured the first of many downriver kayak races to come- a mass-start, grueling 25 minute all out paddle to the finish line!

The vision of whitewater kayaker Pat Camblain, the Whitewater Grand Prix is a two week, 5-stage event featuring kayaking’s best creek racers from all around the world. This second WWGP was held in Chile, with the first being in Quebec. I came to Chile this fall with no expectations of competing in the Whitewater Grand Prix, the most innovative and progressive event in whitewater kayaking. When asked to participate I could not decide whether I was most shocked, stoked, or nervous. Ignoring all reservations, I couldn’t be more thrilled that I chose to travel and...

Over New Years, I took a few day break from climbing to relax the body, let certain aches heal (at least a bit) and hang out with friends. We headed to Golden for about 3 days to snowshoe and try backcountry snowboarding for the first time!I felt certain that snowshoeing was going to be the most awkward experience of my life... My feet are like 8 times their normal size and the snowshoe is like a flipflop that doesn’t properly fit your foot... At least I thought. Turns out, it’s easy... And fun, in a relaxing way. And more...

Quick Teaser to get you excited for the three part South East Asia Series following my adventures through Borneo, Malaysia and Thailand.

New York City!! I love it !! In my opinion the most exciting city in the world. But this was a pit stop, one night. The next day I drove to Newport, Rhode Island for the America's Cup. Awesome! New England is so rad, especially Newport. A real port town vibe and a great place to party, especially in the summer when the place is jammed packed onthe weekends, especially this beautiful weekend, for one of the biggest sailing races in the world.I jumped into the sailing race on Saturday with Clint and we threw down a really tight...