Nov

30

Expressive, Outdoor Portraits by Kate Densmore

November 30, 2009 | Comments Off

So, a few months ago, my best friend Kate puts up a photography website.  I knew she dabbled in photography and I looked forward to seeing her get the site up and running with some of her stuff.  Today, I checked back at the site and was downright floored – she is spectacular!  This is [...]

Nov

28

3rd Flatiron

November 28, 2009 | Comments Off

Climbed the 3rd Flatiron today with Matt and Dave.  That was the first time I’d done the 3rd and it was a fun cruise-fest.  The descent down the scree, however, was a miserable icefield… probably WI1.  

Nov

26

What are you going to give your favorite Kayaker or Canoer for Christmas?

November 26, 2009 | Comments Off

We have scoured the web to find the most interesting and unique kayaking and canoeing gifts for paddlers! Check out our gifts for paddler’s page. You’ll find kayak and canoe t shirts, Christmas ornaments, paddling posters and art prints, license plates, crossing signs, street signs, novelties, car accessories, toys, jewelry, games, puzzles, and more!

Nov

23

Glacier Gorge Ice & Conditions Photos

November 23, 2009 | Comments Off

Took a hike today up into Glacier Gorge to swing tools and check out the Black Lake Area.  Super glad we didn’t take skis….would have been a scrape-fest.  And was, for the folks who tried.  All Mixed Up looks quite thin.  We climbed a sweet one pitch WI2-3 just below Black Lake, sticking to the [...]

Nov

19

Canoe, Bike and Trek Adventure Race

November 19, 2009 | Comments Off

If you are looking to burn off some of that Turkey you’re gonna eat for Thanksgiving, then you need to check out the Pangea Turkey Burn Adventure Race.
This canoe, bike and trek race is on Saturday, November 28th at the Wekiva Falls Resort in Sorrento Florida.
Canoeing is on the Wekiva River and the bike and [...]

Nov

18

Stamina, Smoothness, Power: Use Your Core Part 2

November 18, 2009 | Comments Off

The best way to improve your paddle stroke is by learning to paddle from the core.

The core, or that muscle group which includes the abdominals, obliques (the muscles over your hips), hip flexors (the muscles at the front of your hips), and the lats or latissumus muscles which run from behind your armpits to your hips, are an all-too-often underutilized muscle group among sea kayakers.

Nov

18

Stamina, Smoothness, Power: Strengthen Your Core Part 3

November 18, 2009 | Comments Off

As  described in part 1, the core, or that muscle group which includes the abdominals, obliques (the muscles over your hips), hip flexors (the muscles at the front of your hips), and the lats or latissumusmuscles which run from behind your armpits to your hips, are an all-too-often underutilized muscle group among sea kayakers.

Many paddlers, even those with years of experience under their

Nov

18

Strengthen Your Core Part 4: The Dumbell Lat Row

November 18, 2009 | Comments Off

The core, or the muscle group which includes the abdominals, the obliques (the muscles over your hips), the hip flexors (the muscles at the front of your hips), and the lats or latissimus muscles which run from behind your armpits to your hips, are an all-too-often underutilized muscle group among sea kayakers.

Of all those muscles, perhaps the most difficult to gain an awareness of are the

Nov

18

Strengthen and Paddle from the Core Part 5: Plank Variation #3

November 18, 2009 | Comments Off

While the plank is a fine exercise for increasing core strength and paddling from the core,  time will come when you’ll want to try the variations on this effective and fundamental drill.

Variations on the plank are helpful for several reasons.

For one, after several several of the plank your core muscles will adapt and the plank will become easier. Once your muscle fibers become accustomed to

Nov

14

I Go Canoeing With the Cree

November 14, 2009 | Comments Off

Find Beauty in Your Own BackyardOriginally uploaded by Thomas JonesHere in Okmulgee, the leaves have almost all fallen and the geese are flying over everyday. My guess is that a taste of winter weather is right around the corner. I’m sad to say that my…

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