As a family we started whitewater kayaking over a period of time. Tim has been paddling for close to 30 years, having started in his teens. I picked it up in my 20’s but then it dropped just as I was getting confident with the arrival of Hunter. Both Hunter and I picked it up 6 years ago when he turned 7 and it has been great to have all of us out on the water together! His youthful exuberance has helped him really grow and improve this year and we’re pretty even these days.
We’ve been lucky to have hit some great paddling over the last three years:
- Ocean surfing in Tofino, BC (fabulous in both fall and spring)
- Neah Bay, Washington State (wasn’t in the original plan but a great detour)
- Kelly’s whitewater park in Cascade, Idaho (can’t wait to go back!)
- Boise River Park in Boise, Idaho (challenging logistics but fun)
- Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon (made it in the first few weeks of opening)
- Truckee River Whitewater Park in Reno, Nevada (met some great new friends here)
- Ocean surfing throughout California (amazing in both fall and spring)
- Whitewater park in Columbus, Georgia (AMAZING – everyone must go…)
- San Marcos, Texas (great site, great weather year round)
- Valles, Mexico (a slog of a drive but an amazing area)
- South Fork of the American River (LOVED the town of Lotus)
- Kananaskis River (our new home river)
- Skookumchuck Narrowns (a bucket list item)
- Ecuador – twice… (because everyone should go at least once)
- Ottawa River (mind blowing, warm big water)
Hunter continues to progress and we’re happy to be able to support him starting to compete in both freestyle and slalom events across the country.
We’re always looking for new places to paddle and new people to paddle with so drop us a note and let’s get together!