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What to Know about Boating Hell’s Canyon, Part II

Hell's Canyon Rapid
December 30, 2020December 31, 2020
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
The rapids and camps you need to know before applying for your Hell's Canyon
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Long Overnight Trip Reports, Trip Reviews, Races + Events

What to Know About Boating Hell’s Canyon, Part I

Hell's Canyon Information Part 1
December 30, 2020January 13, 2021
Jake Castle1 Comment
Curious about applying for a Hell's Canyon (ID) permit? Here's what you need to
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Gear

Find the right Spray Skirt

How to choose a sprayskirt
December 30, 2020January 8, 2021
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
Picking a spray skirt doesn't need to be
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Whitewater Rafting

ABCs of Rafting

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
Teach these to all of the children in your life.
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Gear

10 Tips for River Permits

December 25, 2020January 7, 2021
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
10 tips and ideas to get boaters ready and excited for permit
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Whitewater Kayak Tips + Skills, Whitewater Kayaking

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat

Pyranha 12R Green Race
November 4, 2020December 29, 2020
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak
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Races, Trip Reviews, Races + Events

What’s Different About the 2020 Green Race? Interview with Race Organizer John Grace

November 1, 2020December 15, 2020
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
CKS Online talks with event organizer John Grace about The Green Race in COVID-times. Somethings change, but some things will stay the
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Trip Reviews, Races + Events

Russell Fork Recap

Russell Fork Kayak
October 26, 2020January 13, 2021
Victoria Ohegyi1 Comment
October means it's time to paddle the Russell Fork. CKS Online's Nick Gilbert recaps his Russell Fork Race and time in
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Eastbound + Down: A Preview

Green River Narrows Race
October 22, 2020January 13, 2021
Victoria Ohegyi2 Comments
The 2020 Green Race is upon us! Read what we have planned for the next few weeks, including exclusive brand interviews and field reports from our paddling experts.
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Gear

How to Safely Go Fall Boating (and Have a Blast!)

Fall Boating
October 19, 2020October 19, 2020
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
Fall paddling is one of the best kept secrets. Learn our tips and tricks for getting out there this
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Short Overnight Trip Reports, Trip Reviews, Races + Events

Forward Strokes and Free Beer: Grand Canyon in 6 Days

October 15, 2020January 13, 2021
Victoria Ohegyi4 Comments
On Monday, September 21st, two friends launched from Lee's Ferry and began their self-support paddle through the Grand Canyon. Their goal? Make it to Pearce Ferry, 280 miles downstream, before
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3 Days to Plan a 280-Mile Self Support Kayak Trip

Kayak Grand Canyon
October 7, 2020January 13, 2021
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
On Friday, September 18th, two friends picked up a last-minute Grand Canyon permit. Their launch date? Three days later. Learn how they packed and planned for this self-support kayak trip through the
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Gear

What to Wear: Fall Paddling

Fall Paddling Gates of Lodore
October 5, 2020October 6, 2020
Victoria Ohegyi1 Comment
Are You Geared Up For Fall Paddling? Tips and Tricks from CKS Online
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Whitewater Kayak Product Reviews, Whitewater Kayaking

Jackson Antix 2.0 – First Impressions with Jesse Shimrock

jackson antix 2.0
September 18, 2020December 15, 2020
Victoria OhegyiPost a Comment
Jesse Shimrock of Demshitz reviews the Antix 2.0 - the newest one quiver boat from
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Gear

Kokatat: Gore-TEX v. Hydrus

September 4, 2020September 15, 2020
Jake CastlePost a Comment
Kokatat products are made to top-quality with one of two waterproofing fabrics: Gore-Tex or Hydrus 3.0. The first thing you will notice when you compare items made with these materials is that the
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Standup Paddleboarding, Standup Paddleboarding Product Reviews, Whitewater Kayak Product Reviews, Whitewater Rafting Product Reviews

Some Really Sweet Protection

September 1, 2020January 12, 2021
Jake CastlePost a Comment
Sweet Protection is a leader in helmet and protective equipment design. Their gear represents some of the highest-quality manufacturing out there for biking, paddling, and snowsports. Sweet made its
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Gear

Why buy a drysuit now?

Buy a drysuit
August 29, 2020August 29, 2020
Jake CastlePost a Comment
Drysuits are an essential part of your kit for extending your boating season beyond the summer months and get the most out of it. A drysuit seals your body in a watertight environment so you can wear
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Camping + Kitchen, Camping + Kitchen Product Reviews

Sea-to-Summit X-Series Reviewed

August 26, 2020January 12, 2021
Jake CastlePost a Comment
The Sea-to-Summit X-Series Cookware line is pretty cool in my book! I own the 4 Liter X-Pot and the X-Set 32 for my light river kitchen and to use in my Ford Transit RV. When space is limited, these
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