2017. My first opportunity to try to make the US Freestyle Whitewater Kayaking Team. It had been on my mind all winter. Living in Colorado is not the best place for kayak training in the winter, but my brother, Kenny, and I maintained our fitness by snowboarding and lifting weights. As soon as boarding season … Read more
Columbus, GA’s whitewater feature is one of my favorite features in the country. I was super excited to hear that they were gonna hold the US Freestyle Kayaking National Championships there! It’s the longest urban whitewater section in the world! The water is warm, the people are amazing and it’s a great place to hold … Read more
There will be moments in your life when, as crazy as they might seem at the time, you know you made the right choices. My trip to Puerto Rico was definitely one of these moments. It was one of my wildest experiences, and one of the most amazing! I think everyone should visit Puerto Rico. … Read more
Salt of the Earth. Do you know what that means? When someone says “he’s the Salt of the Earth” what does that mean to you? The thoughts that come to my mind are the following … He’s a good person. He’s down to earth. He’s honest. Reliable. Supportive. A good guy. Full of Positivity. … Read more
2017 is in full swing, many of us made New Year Resolutions at the end of last year. And, if you are anything like me, your New Year Resolutions were lofty and now you might even be questioning your ability to Achieve Your Goals. For me, I’m not only going to lose the last … Read more
New Year Resolutions … did you make one? Are you still going strong, or have you gone off the rails already? I’ve learned, believe it or not, that no-one is perfect and we all jump the tracks from time to time, no matter what goals we have set for ourselves. But, life is about getting … Read more
Every year since I was really little, my family has paddled the Shoshone section of the Colorado River on New Years Day. Last year was my sister, Maddy’s, first trip down when she was 10. This year I paddled it at 9. Everyone says it’s not really a kids paddle, but with good gear and all … Read more