From rubber to hard shells to packrafts, Dan has test-driven his fair share of vehicles on the river. So with a thirst for novel missions and new adventures, what's his craft of choice? Tune in and find out! Scope out his IG account @extraintermediate to check some photos of his adventures. Today's episode's sponsors: 4Corners Riversports 4Corners Riversports is located in Durango, Colorado. They are a full service paddlesports retail and rental store! If you are looking to get on th...

In this episode I sit down with LVM superstar, Green Race master, high sierra endurance athlete, and all around savage operator Tommy Hilleke to listen in on some of his best hits over the past few decades. Check out Tommy's BC top ten from his young and raw days on LVM. Better yet, check out the LVM videos on Vimeo. Cody Howard's video I referenced in the intro. Today's episode's sponsors: 4Corners Riversports 4Corners Riversports is located in Durango, Colorado. They are a full service p...

This is the final installment of my interview with Nathan Werner. Nathan discusses a life altering paddling accident in Mexico and his physical and mental recovery from it. Today's episode's sponsors: 4Corners Riversports 4Corners Riversports is located in Durango, Colorado. They are a full service paddlesports retail and rental store! If you are looking to get on the water, look no further than 4Corners Riversports. Call them at 970-259-3893 or visit their website www.riversports.com Taylo...

I continue my conversation with Nathan Werner, this time delving into his transition into expedition kayaking and finding love for exploring the Rockies of Wyoming. Today's episode's sponsors: 4Corners Riversports 4Corners Riversports is located in Durango, Colorado. They are a full service paddlesports retail and rental store! If you are looking to get on the water, look no further than 4Corners Riversports. Call them at 970-259-3893 or visit their website www.riversports.com Taylor Barker...

Nathan Werner has been a perennial whitewater kayaker across the Colorado and Southern Rockies regions for many years, until a tragic accident derailed his focused enthusiasm. This loquacious interview has called for a three part series. In this episode, we'll explore part 1 of the series, how Nathan's early enthusiasm for whitewater lead him to a career as a whitewater park designer. Find out why you keep flushing out of your local play hole, and more. Today's episode's sponsors: 4Cor...

Darcy Gaechter generated a lot of talk when she became the first women to kayak the Amazon river from source to sea. That's why we're going to talk about none of that today, because Darcy has, for decades, been a core member of the whitewater kayaking scene in North and South America, with a massive resume of whitewater paddling accomplishments. Today we sample some of her experiences, from preparing to run the Stikine, to the state of women in whitewater, and running a whitewater guiding bu...

For some southeastern boys, the world is too big to stay in one place. Stan Prichard discovered a love for kayaking and the outdoors early in life and responded "hell yeah" to any offer that came his way. That attitude took him around the globe doing first descents, international class V classics, as well as pushing water levels on local classics. He did all this while still pursuing his love for skiing, climbing and outdoor fun. Come take a ride through the anthology of some Stan's greatest...

Pedro Oliva had a dream when he was just a kid, that he was going to see the world and do something great. A good way to fulfill that dream? Be the guy that Ben Stookesberry can count on to always say "yes" to his next crazy mission. That attitude propelled Pedro around the world on countless kayaking expeditions, gave him a brief stint as the world waterfall descent record holder, and landed him as the star of a syndicated television program showcasing his adventures. Using his energy, pa...

From humble childhood float trips on the Colorado River to navigating some of the stoutest whitewater in Ecuador, Will Griffith has some stories to tell. In today's episode we might rattle a few cages discussing some controversial paddling behaviors, but there's no denying the paddling skills of Jamboy, and that he's made an imprint on the paddling scene. So open your ears, open your mind, open your heart, and let's go jammin'. Here are links to some of the videos we discussed: Climb - Yosem...

Best interview with Emily Jackson of this year, or best interview with Emily Jackson ever? Take a listen, and you can be the judge. Emily is part of one of the most quintessential whitewater kayaking families in the world today. She's an accomplished athlete, businesswoman, parent, and explorer of the world. Emily is nothing if not thoughtful and entertaining as we explore some nefarious travel stories, growing up in the Jackson family, parenting, gender in kayaking, Jackson Kayak's acquisit...