Paddling

Whitewater Kayaking - The Key To Catching Air

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:47:02 GMT

In this episode, from 'Playboating with Ken Whiting', Ken talks about how to get airborne on waves.

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OF SOULS + WATER: THE MOTHER

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:06:42 GMT

Episode II - THE MOTHER
Do our mothers still have dreams, hopes and journeys to make? At age 67, Melody reflects on her life, her hopes, her failures and her dreams while exploring the magnificent waters and canyons of the Utah desert.

From forgemotionpictures.com, makers of the award-winning films Wild Water, Seasons, and Cold, comes the groundbreaking web series Of Souls + Water.

Presented By NRS and New Belgium Brewing Co.
nrsweb.com newbelgium.com
Directed + Edited by Skip Armstrong
Produced by Anson Fogel

Music
Parliament of Owls - Flight in Motion
shelsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/crow

Dustin O'Halloran - We Move Lightly
itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-move-lightly/id500260975?i=500261160

Media and Film Festival Enquiries
Jaime Keating - jaime@wearebrickandmortar.com

OF SOULS + WATER: THE NOMAD

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:01:38 GMT

Episode I - THE NOMAD
Why does he wander? What is he seeking? Traveling by foot, skis and kayak, Erik moves through the world and his life in a way few others do. He is The Nomad.

The Nomad features National Geographic adventurer of the year Erik Boomer as he explores the extreme arctic north, the seas and deserts of Baja, the streets of DC and the waterfalls of the Northwest.

From forgemotionpictures.com, makers of the award-winning films Wild Water, Seasons, and Cold, comes the groundbreaking web series Of Souls + Water.

Presented By NRS and New Belgium Brewing Co.
nrsweb.com newbelgium.com
Directed + Edited by Skip Armstrong
Produced by Anson Fogel

Music - The Ascent of Everest
shelsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/how-lonely-sits-the-city

Media and Film Festival Enquiries
Jaime Keating - jaime@wearebrickandmortar.com

VIRTUAL COACH: Portaging Your Canoe

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:55:45 GMT

Paul and Willa Mason are back with another installment of Virtual Coach, as they demonstrate the proper way to portage your canoe. Read the step-by-step directions at http://www.canoekayak.com/skills/virtual-coach-canoe-portage/

How to break your back (T12) in 1:30sec

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:51:53 GMT

Geoff Price was unluckey to break his back running a sweet line on the botttom drop of britannia falls last week. He landed the drop not quite flat but his body position led to a compression fracture of his T12 Vertibrae.

The extraction took some time but worked well.

This video is one of these ones that is hard to watch but gets you thinking.....

Footage by
Adrian Kiernan
Brett Easton

First Descents: Kayaking for Cancer Fighters

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:39:17 GMT

First Descents founded by kayaker Brad Ludden offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors (ages 18 to 39) a free outdoor adventure experience designed to enable them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.

During the week-long First Descents experience, young adult survivors are empowered through conquering legitimate outdoor challenges to push their limits and face their fears, and by doing so, they are able to regain the confidence and self-efficacy lost to cancer. First Descents places an emphasis on each individual’s experience and provides the right support for every participant to achieve their goals for the week. The experience is designed to allow healing to happen naturally and organically – no forced conversations and no structured group sessions or therapy. Each program is limited to 15 campers, ensuring individualized care, medical attention and an intimate experience with fellow survivors. First Descents programs are available to young adults with cancer regardless of their financial means. All meals, accommodations and program activities are provided free of charge, including travel scholarships, when needed. In 2011 First Descents hosted 27 week-long programs in 7 states and Canada. In 2012 we will host over 40 camps in 10 states.

firstdescents.org

High Sierra Safety

Outdoor Ed — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:17:40 GMT

In a project inspired by Bryan Owen at Astral Bouyancy, Gareth Tate and a crew of expert kayakers take you on a video tour of the infamous Upper Cherry Creek in Californa. With a runnable window of less then a week every year this run is top on the wish list of kayakers around the world. In this full length feature you will follow these kayakers down every major rapid on the run as they share tips on how to safely attack overnight kayaking expeditions like Upper Cherry.

SAFETY TIPS:
Sean Manchester, Trecia Ehrlich, Rok Sribar, Eric Giddens, Gordy Bulford, Michael Peacher, Spencer Josif, Darin Macquoid, Daniel Stewert, Robby Hogg, Taylor Fearrington, Chad Pickens, Taylor Cavin, Thomas Moore, Gareth Tate.

OTHER PADDLERS:
Will Pruett, Drew Duval, Charles King, Shannon Carroll, Barney Young, Curt Lamburth, Jason Hale, Little Dave.

VIDEO CONTRIBUTERS:
Gareth Tate, Rok Sribar, Will Pruett, Spencer Josif, Chad Pickens,Thomas Moore.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Eric Giddens, Rok Sribar, Will Pruett, Thomas Moore, Bryan Owen, and all those rad guys that let me point my camera at them.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
astralbuoyancy.com
dagger.com
terravidathreads.com
kernriverbrewingcompany.com
gopro.com

FILMED:
First Lap Aug 2-6 2011
Second Lap Aug 7-10 2011

-a 7 Finger media production-

Alex Matthews & Friends Sea Kayaking at Surge Narrows

Outdoor Ed — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:12:55 GMT

Alex Matthews & friends sea kayaking and playing at Surge Narrows, Quadra Island, BC. Surge Narrows is only a 20 minute paddle from the Discovery Islands Lodge

The T-Rescue - Sea Kayak Rescue

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:51:54 GMT

The T-rescue is one of the most basic capsize rescue techniques, and an important skill for paddlers learning to roll to develop.

How to Sea Kayak in Heavy Wind

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:45:20 GMT

Sea Kayaking in wind can be tiring and frustrating, but here are some tips to make it a lot easier. In this video from Sea Kayaking TV Ken Whiting gives an overview of how to handle windy conditions.

Packing a Sea Kayak

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:06:26 GMT

This video from Kokatat Watersports explains some of the methods for effectively packing a sea kayak.

How To Roll a Whitewater Kayak - Detailed Overview

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 30 May 2011 12:53:48 GMT

In this episode of Whitewater TV Ken Whiting offers a detailed overview of how to roll a whitewater kayak.

The Back Deck Roll for Whitewater Kayakers

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 09 May 2011 02:20:55 GMT

The backdeck roll is the quickest means of rolling a kayak, and if done correctly, it can be a very safe roll too. In this episode of Whitewater TV, Ken Whiting looks at the back deck roll in detail.

The Stern Rudder

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:29:52 GMT

Kokatat ambassadors Shawna Franklin and Leon Somme teamed up with Bryan Smith of Reel Water Productions to produce a series of short instructional video for Canoe and Kayak this year. In this episode the stern rudder is broken down into the pry and draw phases and Shawna and Leon also explore good applications for the different techniques.

Sea Kayak Self Rescue

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:13:32 GMT

This video from Paul Kuthe of Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe on sea kayak self rescue covers one of the quickest rescuer technies, the re-entry and roll.