Morgan's Chronicles

Big Water on the Salween in China!

amphibianmorgan — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:00:27 +0000

Here’s a little story about our trip to the Salween River, also known as the Nu Jiang. It was big, it was sick, and it ended in the coolest discovery of the trip! Thanks to David Hughes and Charlotte Hardie for excellent photography!

The Mighty Mekong River in China!

amphibianmorgan — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:57:54 +0000

Wow, an epic trip on the Mekong in Yunnan Province if Southwestern China. The Mekong is one of the main seven rivers the drains from the Tibetan Plateau, winding through China and then Southeast Asia on it’s way to the ocean. We ran a high section that was probably about 50 miles long. Thanks to Tyson Rowley and Claire Dibble for some excellent photos and to Levin Brown of Great Mountain Rafting Company for excellent logistics. Levin, Jed Weingarten, Tashi, and Will provided good raft support while we played down the river. Enjoy!

NRA in China!

amphibianmorgan — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:16:59 +0000

Shanghai, China. After a long plane ride, a comical subway ride, and a slightly painful trek through downtown Shanghai, we are safe and comfortable in our hostel. This city is so much fun. The simple task of finding some earplugs becomes and adventure when you become lost, get led into a black market store, make friends with some amiable Chinese kids eager to practice their English, get distracted by magical massage chairs in the mega mall, and are served chicken hearts during your BBQ pit stop. Tomorrow evening we will depart on a two day train ride for Kunming in the southwestern province of Yunnan, which is only a bus ride away from our first put in on the Mekong River. Enjoy the comic!

USA Freestyle Kayaking National Championships!!!

amphibianmorgan — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:17:35 +0000

Whew. It was a really sick weekend at the ASCI course competing in Nationals. The freestyle kayaking was incredible and the manmade whitewater course was really great. I think we have a long way to go as far as whitewater parks go, but it has gotten pretty sweet lately. Having a wave and a hole within a few hundred feet of one another was really great. As the shirts said, “Double your pleasure!” Well, enjoy! Thanks to Matthew West and Sam Fulbright for photos, and Corey Volt and Hobie for announcing all day in the sun!

-Morgan Tidd

For full results, surf to Jackson Kayak

Pirates of Lachine!

amphibianmorgan — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:55:46 +0000

Wow, we went on a little trip to Lachine. It was incredible! Special thanks to Matthew West for photos!

Boat Ramps!

amphibianmorgan — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:22:15 +0000

After a week at Keenerville we’ve realized how very special boat ramps are. Here’s a mini issue on the fascinating subject.

The Canada Cup at Ottawa!

amphibianmorgan — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:27:19 +0000

It’s been a really shreddy week living in luxury at Wilderness Tours by the Ottawa River and surfing Garb, Babyface, and Corner Wave on a daily basis. The Canada Cup/North American Championships/ Canadian Nationals were a blast! Enjoy!

Maiden Post! Vagabonds in Shasta!

amphibianmorgan — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:33:22 +0000

I’ve spent a long summer in a drought-ridden Northern California. This has led to some interesting (and often imaginary) incidents. So, without further ado, Vagabonds in Shasta! Enjoy.

What’s next? Big surf on the Ottawa!