http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/images/stories/NewBox_black.png http://fiveten.com/ http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/14048-2013-northwest-creeking-competition-results-kim-becker http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/14048-2013-northwest-creeking-competition-results-kim-becker 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... ]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:39:00 -0400 14048 2013-04-28 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_311089-10152767750445654-1709933129-n-1367188798.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_936501-10152717726355316-396449079-n-1367188798.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_302055-10152717778765316-1696467529-n-1-1367188798.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_46181-10200862957116757-340923512-n-1367188799.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_11969-10151853400027166-1856784109-n-1367188799.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_538023-522830737758790-712859939-n-1367188799.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_29351-10152750867525557-248360588-n-1367188799.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13985-2013-wind-river-festival-results-kim-becker http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13985-2013-wind-river-festival-results-kim-becker 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! ]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:06:00 -0400 13985 2013-03-29 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13985_img-0469-1364844337.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13985_64719-10151387463684387-1415350769-n-1364844438.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13985_8569253986-7d766d7af9-b-1364844439.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13985_577404-10151387464539387-442661579-n-1364844439.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13985_8566938152-ad0eeb9190-h-1364844439.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13751-whitewater-grand-prix-chile-nicole-mansfield http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13751-whitewater-grand-prix-chile-nicole-mansfield 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... ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:49:00 -0500 13751 2013-01-10 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_432359-399650040115346-547857440-n-1357782599.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_461073-10151611151864199-1431099513-o-1357782599.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_nevados-1357782599.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13741-rest-for-recovery-erica-carlson http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13741-rest-for-recovery-erica-carlson 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... ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:01:00 -0500 13741 2013-01-07 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_737030-10151258415167961-688835051-o-1357516892.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_737141-10151258419047961-1641467675-o-1357516892.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_738323-10151256654017961-1546984103-o-1357516892.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13733-south-east-asia-teaser-jill-kuzman http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13733-south-east-asia-teaser-jill-kuzman Quick Teaser to get you excited for the three part South East Asia Series following my adventures through Borneo, Malaysia and Thailand. ]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:40:00 -0500 13733 2013-01-02 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_fivegainers-1357105237.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_sibuchicks-1357105237.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13629-americas-cup-iron-man-3-jeff-provenzano http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13629-americas-cup-iron-man-3-jeff-provenzano 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... ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:05:54 -0500 13629 2012-11-16 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3440-1353086466.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3665-1353086466.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3547-1353086466.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3446-1353086466.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3482-1353086467.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3519-1353086467.jpeg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/13629_img-3598-1353086467.JPG http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13326-june-july-michaela-kiersch http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13326-june-july-michaela-kiersch Well it definitely has been a long time sine I last updated! I can credit that to living at Miguel's for most of June. I spent about a month down in Kentucky climbing outside in the Red River Gorge trying to get stronger. I have spent a great deal of time down there this year, I think that is the reason I am climbing as well as I am. I feel stronger than ever! Living in a tent for almost a month is nothing glorious, but I can proudly say that I grew to love it.... ]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 01:33:00 -0400 13326 2012-08-04 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_250902-518871383741-773653895-n-1344044029.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_311659-4411073275538-1956123467-n-1344044030.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_528073-10151078643505781-452183070-n-1344044030.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_552426-4188346387848-1141686147-n-1344044030.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_541479-518862247051-1965635253-n-1344044030.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_541380-4301711426188-1404341702-n-1344044031.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13318-summer-climbing-eric-sethna http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/13318-summer-climbing-eric-sethna So much has been going on this summer it’s been hard to keep track of everything: Lots of comps, busy at work, and plenty of training and outdoor climbing.Most recently, I’ve been competing at the Summer Sweat Fests. This competition series is not sanctioned for CEC points, but competitors from across Ontario come out and have their shot at the title and big prize money. Aside from cash and bragging rights, this series serves as an excellent tool to practice my competition mentality. When the beach weather hits and the real rock becomes climbable it can be harder to... ]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0400 13318 2012-07-31 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_5.10-photo-1343761218.jpg http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12823-product-review-five-ten-savant-david-farkas http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12823-product-review-five-ten-savant-david-farkas I was on a High Sierra run hiking back up to do another lap on a Tea Cup section shouldering my kayak when my foot slipped and I augured 100+ ft. down back into the river. Sliding on the granite watching my kayak fly into the air and into the river, I swore that day to get a pair of shoes that would never slip. Enter 5.10. Using their shoes for rock climbing, I figured they had to have a sweet kayak shoe. I picked up a pair of Savants and the rest as it’s... ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:24:17 -0400 12823 2012-04-06 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12823_imgp2333-1333729686.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12823_71-415201-1260309524-1333729686.jpg http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/12823_2nd-drop-bakers-right-line-1333729687.png http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12466-december-hike-in-sedona-az-jacqueline-harmony http://fiveten.com/community/blog-detail/12466-december-hike-in-sedona-az-jacqueline-harmony Sedona is one of the most beautiful places that I have had the chance of exploring, especially in the Winter.  Towards the end of December my husband Dante, friends Jordan and Ben went on an awesome hike through Long Canyon, where we most certainly wore each other out with this strenuous hike. ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:57:00 -0500 12466 2012-01-03 http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4537-1325624221.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4585-1325624221.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4552-1325624221.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4535-1325624221.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4569-1325624221.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4610-1325624221.JPG http://fiveten.com/images/stories/jreviews/_img-4587-1325624221.JPG