Here’s a little blurb I wrote up for Dagger‘s news…I’m pretty stoked to see this film. Can’t wait for it to drop. Anything having to do with these guys is sure to be mind-blowing!

Team D’s, Rush Sturges, is known for embarking on expeditions of epic proportions. He joinsRed Bull‘s, Ben Brown and team for a 35 day adventure that spans both islands of New Zealand. The team travel over 8000km, paddle for 24 days and descend 17 rivers.

The adventure lead them to the discovery of remote, new kayaking frontiers. Deep within the Southern Alps of the West Coast, through the big, high water runs of South Otago and across the North Islands central volcanic plateau, they were reminded of their vunerability. These rivers demanded their humility, but yield so much achievement and peace in return.

Watch teaser HERE!

Dirty shoes!

Trail running along the West Fork of the Tuckasegee to Culllowhee Falls was awesome last week.

It was a shame I didn’t have my kayak, because it turn out the West Fork was running! It’s been a goal of mine to get on that run before I graduate.

Most water I've seen coming over Cullowhee Falls

I’m considering going out there again either tomorrow or Thursday. A little birdie told me it was running today! I hope to it keeps up, then I will meet my goal! We’ll see.

After the rain the trail was soft and the end result of seeing the falls made it all worth while! It was a nice change of pace.

STEEZY

I’m working on getting that confidence back. I don’t know where it went!

Middle line at Bear Creek Falls

A duo is a two-person kayak, it’s such a long boat that it takes a lot of power to get where you need to go, especially in class IV waters. So teamwork is key, and communication a must.

Burton and I had no trouble until the very end of the run. We flipped and tried to both roll, then ended up swimming because we were unable to get upright. Looking back at the situation we both laugh and say we had too much confidence going into it. Next time!

Las Vegas

The best part – the images below are of the release caption that made the Times Square billboard rotation, as well as Las Vegas’!

Times Square

Mountain Khakis is declaring Saturday March, 24th as SPRING MK DAY! What does that mean? Welllllll, it’s a whole-lotta good for you because at participating dealers, all MK products will be $10 off.

For the one day online, at participating retailers, all MK products are $10 off (in stock items only).
Check out the link to participating dealers (this is a growing list but if you don’t see your local retailer on it, call them and tell them to participate. It isn’t too late!)

Click here to check out the goods!

Holdover Rainbow

No class and no where to kayak means it’s time to go fishing! Thomas Grimes, a close friend and classmate, and I got our gear together and drove to the river. After our two minute drive we arrived at Thomas “money” spot.

Thomas snatchin up MJ

Right of the bat I caught a sucker fish! Then a holdover rainbow, following a stock rainbow made for 3 fish within the first hour of fishing two holes pretty hard. Thomas and I both saw so many fish flashing there bellies and surfacing! Just made you wanna keep going.

One of the many fish Thomas caught was a feisty little thing. We named him MJ2 because he was jumping out of the water and getting some major air just like Michael Jordan would when he plays basketball. Ha.

Sucker fishy

After a couple hours we moved to a new spot upstream where we both caught a handful more! Within the first 5 casts I caught 2 fish and Thomas was working another hole where he caught probably 6 alone.

All in all it was a successful day. Can’t wait to get on the water again!!!

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