What is site zed?

Site Zed Journal is a digital zine dedicated to celebrating  paddle sports through original and insightful storytelling. 

The name comes from the Stikine River in British Columbia, Canada.  Site Zed was the scene of a proposed dam, a local fight against dam construction, and a massive rapid that remained un-run until 2012.  The complexity of its history and the scale of its rapid makes Site Zed an impressive locale for those paddlers lucky enough to experience it. This site aspires to be a similarly rich and complex.

A new beginning

In the past, Site Zed Journal has focused on long-form content submitted by the community. Going forward, we hope to provide a few issues of various curated multi-media content throughout the year. See our submission guidelines.

Past essays and other content from Site Zed Journal remain available in the archives.

MISSION STATEMENT 

Mission:

• Capture the spirit and adventure of kayaking, canoeing, and river exploration.
• Provide a platform for compelling narratives.
• Build an inclusive, open minded community. 
• Encourage critical thinking and inspire creativity. 

We aim to connect the paddle sports community by sharing stories that capture the essence of river adventure and the profound human connection to water.

Core Values:

• Authenticity: Presenting genuine, unfiltered stories from the paddling world.
• Exploration: Pushing boundaries and challenging conventional narratives. 
• Community: Fostering connection, inclusivity, and understanding among paddle sports enthusiasts.
• Modesty: Avoiding ego and encouraging levity. 

Through carefully curated content, Site Zed Journal seeks to be more than just a publication—we are a storytelling platform that celebrates rivers and the people who love them. 

TEAM

Site Zed is:

• Adam Herzog: Editor in Chief
• Nick Terry: IT specialist
• Louis Norris: Editor, journalist
• Charli Kerns: Editor, journalist, multimedia guru

Photo credit homepage and about page: Cooper Lambla