I paddled Mill Creek for the 1st time around the age of 8. Mill Creek is about 2 miles over the hill from my parents house in Clarion PA. It’s pretty much a class 2 with a few class 3 rapids. The real nice thing about this run is you can get off the river …
Category Archive: Paddler Lifestyle Articles
Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
Dec
29
Dec
28
Shiva Vs Burn – A comparison
As a committed long-term addict to the Burn / Everest series of boats I had mixed feelings when I heard that Pyranha were developing a new large boat. These feelings were compounded when I paddled the first prototype in North Wales, the boat just didn’t feel right, more like a creek boat from a decade …
Dec
27
FREE KAYAKING MOVIES!
There is a new media revolution, my friends. Many previously paid-for productions are now being given to the masses. For example: This DVD extra from Means of Production 2. http://www.youtube.com/embed/yeOCkLnM0_0 (for some reason, I cannot embed videos here yet…) Keep your eyes peeled for the free online release of Means of Production 1! What does …
Dec
22
Southampton Uni: First Term Roundup
With one term already finished, the phrase ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ certainly springs to mind. What a first term it’s been, a brand new crop of Freshers joined us in October and have proved to be fast learners and even better partiers. Here’s a quick run-down for what we’ve been up to for …
Dec
16
Its Shiva Time!
So after receiving my new Pyranha Shiva I’m pleased to say it is standing up to my expectations! I figured I have now paddled it enough times to give an accurate review so hear goes. My first impressions of the boat are the speed it carries threw waves and how the boat runs. I cant …
Dec
09
PA Stouts!
Check out this video from the Wapwallopen creek yesterday!
Dec
08
1st D: UPPER UPPER NORTH FORK KAWEAH
Last year we ventured into the “Upper Upper NF Kaweah” for it’s first descent. Besides a couple of Google Earth scouts, we knew nothing of it’s sick, steep whitewater. Here is a video of the trip(s) and a teaser photo for the write-up over at HUCKIN HUGE.com THE VIDEO: The Burn gettin’ some love on …
Dec
06
Demshitz Pennsylvania Creeking
Check out this edit from Pennsylvania creeking this past year. Enjoy!
Dec
03
Retrospective
Pyranha’s 40th anniversary year is drawing to a close. I’ve had a Pyranha boat in the quiver since at least 1995 and Wendy has loved her various Pyranhas since ’98, so I dug through the archives to find a few oldy-but-goody images to share. Great Falls of the Potomac: I love this pic. Original Micro 230. Harris and I at Great Falls: …
Nov
28
Below and Beyond Mount Kenya
Following on from the successful 2009 Below and Beyond Machu Picchu Expedition (http://belowandbeyondmachupicchu09.wordpress.com/) to Peru, the team were looking for another destination that would offer excellent whitewater, adventure and a break from the British weather. After some research we had a destination that fitted all of our criteria – Kenya. The destination gave us everything we were looking …
