Monthly Archives: June 2008

Boat – check; other gear… not so much

June 17, 2008 – 11:39 am

The way I see it, if I’m really going to get serious about whitewater kayaking, there are certain things I need: kayak, spray skirt, paddle, PFD, helmet, and a dry top (or other insulating layer, e.g. neoprene top). I’m also tempted to get a pair of paddling gloves.
I have the kayak and spray skirt. They’ve [...]

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Fun in Vail, CO: Teva Mountain Games

June 9, 2008 – 11:56 am

My little sister did the bouldering competition again this year, and some family friends qualified for the bouldering World Cup event, so my entire family was in Vail this past weekend. I was there Thursday afternoon through Sunday, so I got to see almost all of the kayaking events. My only real regret is that [...]

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