By Matt Maddalena

Sea Kayak Baja Training

Training in Baja Ever since I started kayaking I’ve loved the photos of all the exotic places people paddled. Photos of kayaks that seemed to float over the ground on crystal clear water, photos paddling by rocky shores with towering trees, shrouded in mist, photos of kayakers paddling by sheets of ice with gradients of …

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By Eemch

All New Level Six Exhaust Lite in the Kenora Semi-Dry Top

At the end of last year Level Six announced their new waterproof fabric Exhaust Pro and Exhaust Lite, which is super exciting with Gore-tex changing. Level Six has been using their in house waterproofing for years now and this is its newest iteration. For me after using the older Kenora Semi-Dry Top in Exhaust 2,5, …

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By Eemch

Enjoying the “Awe” of Winter Paddling

I (Linda) recently read an article about the importance of “Awe” especially as we age.  Experiencing moments of “Awe” have been proven to stimulate the brain. We should try to experience awe every day or at least several times a week. It might be a sunset, a child’s laugh, a beautiful flower, or a gorgeous piece …

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By Eemch

Middle Fork Salmon River Idaho 2025

Written by Nathan Watt Photos by Cliff Wood Location Middle Fork Salmon River Idaho August 2025 The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a pristine stretch of water winding through the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. Designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, it offers paddlers a remarkable journey through …

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