When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. Down River Equipment of Denver just held the coolest demo for CKS staff of the season. Down River provided an overnight raft trip on Browns Canyon supplying food and beverages. “Camping with Down River I felt like we were in an outdoor product magazine ad. We kind of [...] [...more]
When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. Dodging Metro Brown Storm at 70 mph This story begins after successfully flying to Santiago, Chile with a near record amount of luggage: kayak, 2 inflatable SUP boards, Chevy Tahoe Rear Lift gate window, and random personal supplies. After securing Budget Rentals most economical car, Chevy Spark, I’m [...] [...more]
When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. How much baggage will an airline allow a kayaker? It’s a bit of a trick question as most airlines long ago red listed kayaks. Although, seasoned travelling paddlers understand ways to fly with your craft. It’s risky, stressful, takes some savvy talk at the check-in desk but often [...] [...more]
When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. Who is Johnnie Kayaker? Although many have claimed sightings around the world, he remains a mystery, part nomad part adventurer and even a splash of romantic at times. Some facts about him are concrete. Johnnie is the best kayaker to ever seek out whitewater. He travels like a [...] [...more]
When you need the best equipment… Choose CKS. CKS Announces a $5,000 Photo or Video Scholarship to New River Academy. “And That Has Made All the Difference.” Colorado Kayak Supply announces a $5,000 Academic Scholarship to the producer of the best original photo essay [...] [...more]
Click for Directions to CKS Team River Runner is a program introducing wounded vets to kayaking. Team River Runner founded in Washington DC by Joe Mornini is growing nationally to remote locations and international tours. This is a small glimpse of a Colorado day of kayaking with TRR. Joe Mornini explains how Team River Runner was [...] [...more]
Click for Directions to CKS What’s it like for a female touring with uber-testosterone Demshitz? Meet Nicole Mansfield and her 70’ destination. Pyranha reps Nicole Mansfield and Dave Fusilli worked hard saving for their annual waterfall adventure in Pucón, Chile. Nicole had targeted the destination 70’ Middle Palguin cascade as a must run. As their month [...] [...more]
They’re Coming to Colorado… It’s an Epic Year! Directions to Colorado Kayak Supply This is Colorado kayaking at it’s finest. Ever since I arrived to Buena Vista four days ago kayaker’s have been excited about snowpack. If you’re from out of state and love paddling then get to Colorado this summer. As the locals are [...] [...more]
CKS Squad Trip Report: Peru 2010 Patchachaca by Matthew Klema After getting off the Rio Apurimac, we (Matt Wilson, Ryan Casey, Evan Ross, Ben Luck and Nate and Matthew Klema) stopped in the town of Abancay on the way back to Cuzco. The Patchachaca is a tributary of the Apurimac. This small river flows into [...] [...more]
Jackson Journey Review by Joe Keck Ahhh, yes, spring is just around the corner and with spring comes my favorite type of kayaking – creekboating! However, most serious paddlers will agree that even in the dead of winter when creeks are not running, it is mandatory to get out and enjoy the river anyway. This [...] [...more]
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