Las Truchas river lies in the upper reaches of the Nuble River valley in region VIII of Chile. The first descent was completed in 2007, and the second and third descents in 2010.  Due to its remote location it is off the radar of most kayaking trips done in Chile. However it is with out …
Category Archive: Paddler Lifestyle Articles
Reports on what the Pyranha World Team has been up to
22
Feb
Dart Fest
Last week end saw the 2nd annual Dart Fest. If you’ve not been to a Pyranha Fest before its an excellent opportunity to grab some coaching, catch up with the Team, check out and paddle all the latest Pyranha boats, but most importantly it’s a great weekends paddling with a party thrown in all courtesy of …
21
Feb
Fun on the Futaleufu.
Two days ago I came back from a ten day trip guiding for www.kayakchile.net on the Big Water fun of the Futaleufu in Southern Chile. Much fun was had by all as we paddled all the sections including Inferno Canyon, Terminator, Bridge to Bridge, Mas o Menas, Casa de Piedra and the Macal section. Â
17
Feb
Road Trippin’ in NZ
Adam and I have been in New Zealand for about two months now. Living out of our trusty campervan. Our general plan has been – no plan- which seems to have paid off most the time. Herding cows on the Toaroha
14
Feb
Team ‘Average Joe’ Pyranha’s grand day out
The plan emerged over the week. The Pyranha Sales Team would go paddling together on Saturday. After many considerations were taken it was decided the mighty Tryweryn in North Wales would be the river of choice. We also decided that the weekend would perfect to do some filming……
11
Feb
Sun Burnin’
Breaking out the L Burn in sunny California. Â This particular falls has a nice launch ledge just below the lip that never treats you the same twice. Â Good to dial in that freefall for the springtime! Â Photo by Alex Conheim
10
Feb
Dordi Khola
Paddled a brilliant river in Nepal last year, heres a little Video of the trip down. For more information on the Dordi Khola Click here Jake
09
Feb
A very wind & wet weekend in Wales.
With a free weekend and MetCheck suggesting that Wales might be in line for a spot of rain it seamed only fair to make the drive north and see what was running. Not long after crossing the border into Wales it was pretty obvious, pretty quickly that most were running in Wales. Read the rest …
05
Feb
Get Fired Up!: The 2011 Goshen Race
That’s right folks. It may be “cold as a witch’s tit in a brass bra” in Virginia right now, but Spring is not far away. The Great Goshen Race – also known as “Kickin’ Ass In Goshen Pass” – has quickly become THE spring paddling season kick-off in Virginia. After a brief hiatus due to completely …