The van project is in full swing, unintentionally. I am laid up with some sort of back issue and parts came in for the van. There is some sort of noise going on undrneath the driverside that needs to be corrected, mainly for my sanity. A guy I work with, Nate (pretty much my 2nd […]
Author: Crystal.Gustin
I started kayaking in Wisconsin of all places, because this is where I am from. I then moved to San Diego and took on kayak surfing along with heading to the Kern River when water was available. I then made the move to Asheville, NC and have been hooked on this sport since my Wisconsin days.
With whatever it is that you do, do it because you love it, not because society tells you should or for other outside factors. Don't simply exist, live!
No Pain, No Gain
I believe most everyone has heard this and many believe this saying. I am torn on this statement. As I sit here on my computer on a gorgeous Sunday, I am not out and about because I have a slipped disc, of some sort, in my lower back. I believe I have a high pain […]
Kayaker Van Life
This is the first of hopefully many posts about taking a passenger van and converting it into the ultimate whitewater kayaking camper. Here is the background to making the decision to go from a 4×4 truck to a van: I wanted to head to Canada and California this previous July but circumstances stacked up and […]
Confidence Series Dirty Bird Recap
On June 24th, 18 women gathered at the Pigeon River to get their play on. This year marked 3 years of Paddle in Pink putting on this event and every year things seem to get better. Groups this year were split into smaller numbers so there was more one-on-one instruction. Nikki Malatin (team Pyranha) and […]
Cancelled 2017 Spring Tallulah Releases Rescheduled
AWA just added to their website the make up dates for the Tallulah releases that were cancelled this past spring. Mark your calendars, Tallulah weekends: December 9 & 10 as well as an April 21 & 22 date. Thank you to all involved in helping make this happen!
West Fork Tuck
A short video shot from above flight simulator;
