Nathan’s relationship to paddling was forever changed when he was on the scene of a fatal accident on his home river. Through years of growth, new friendships and the nurturing of a different approach towards the sport, he finds absolution and ultimately freedom.

Dylan McKinney and his team were on track to have one of the best days of their kayaking careers on the Linville River. But they were forced to reckon with the extreme highs and lows of the sport when they paddled into a tragic scene.

With little to no formal infrastructure, a kayaker’s progression is often founded on the mentorship of others. Matthias Fostvedt weighs both sides of the equation, offering wisdom that can only be found from the frequent oscillation between that of a mentor and mentee.

In this interview, kayak video pioneer Wayne Gentry (Southern Fried Creekin’, Green Summer) discusses the early days of whitewater videography in the Southeast, and his influence on the modern era.

Alden Bird recalls his formative years as a New England kayaker in this coming of age tale.

The Stikine is known for audacious whitewater. But the portages are equally treacherous. Daz reflects on a scary fall at Site Zed.

A niche sport within a niche sport, squirt boating paved the way for modern freestyle kayaking. John Trembley charcs into the deep seam of the weird world of squirt boating.