The Kayak Nerds

24/06/2023

There's a new episode up! This one has been requested for a while and we hope you enjoy the live rendition of our into song with this episode's special guest.

You can listen to the show in other places, but here's the Spotify link if that's your jam!

Listen to The Kayak Nerds on Spotify. Alan Cammack of Canyon River Instruction and Ryan Wiegman, , talk whitewater kayaking in the Arkansas River Valley.

27/03/2023

Anybody interested in the new liquidlogic?

High performance river running with a side of play. Nothing is sweeter than playing your way down the river. Especially in the Sweet Ride. This half-slice beauty will get you boofing your way downstream, carving turns through rock gardens, pulling onto a catch on the fly wave and squirting a nice se...

26/03/2023

Our most recent episode of The Kayak Nerds is now available! We had a great time talking with our friend Josh about his Mexico paddling adventure last year. In this episode, we listen to his story including, border patrol, breakdowns, hiding from strangers in the night, and stray dogs. This episode will restore your faith in humanity and make you ache for adventure!

You can find the most recent episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow this link - https://www.thekayaknerds.com/

While this story isn't much about kayaking, Josh is one of the best kayakers we know. The video below is a short video resume from Josh proving his kayaking prowess and is from his kayaking adventures in Chile back in 2016.

24/03/2023

Super quick trip report: just got off of the San Juan from Sand Island to Mexican Hat. 3 nights. Good flow. Rained most of the time. Was snowed on one day. Tent broke the last night. Excellent suffer fest!

Now, I’m stuck in Pagosa Springs because Wolf Creek pass is closed. Wish I had just stayed on the river longer! Could have gotten more food in Mexican Hat and been out for an extra 5 days…

19/02/2023

Some cool paddling history including the Ark River Valley!

The Duffek Maneuver A Carolina Paddler Article By Alton Chewning The Duffek Stroke is one of the most enigmatic techniques in the history of kayaking. The stroke itself is hard to pin down. It ha…

15/02/2023

There are only a few rapids that make Alan this happy, and your opportunity to apply to paddle this one is closing on Tuesday, February 21 at noon! Any guess which rapid it is?

You can click here if you're lazy to get to the application page! - https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov/

14/02/2023

It's been nearly 8 months since our last podcast, but we're back with Season 3 of The Kayak Nerds! Check out episode 1 in the video below. You can also find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find podcasts.

Thanks for listening and we'll see you on the river!

20/10/2022

Ryan and Alan check out the new and improved Scout Wave in Salida, Colorado. Looks like excellent year-round surfing!

Ryan and Alan check out the new and improved Scout Wave in Salida, Colorado.

24/08/2022

This is a bummer...!

It is with great regret that American Whitewater must announce that the Class V Gore Race for 2022 will be canceled. After purchasing race insurance in May, on Friday, August 19, we were informed that our policyholder can no longer provide insurance for Class IV and Class V whitewater events. Americ...

01/07/2022

Look at how the water beads… 🥹

28/06/2022

Oh boy! New boat time! Anyone guessing?

26/06/2022

21/06/2022

Settling into regular summer flows on the Arkansas isn't so bad! Last night's boater cross slalom race was a blast and we already know next week will be fun!

02/06/2022

Getting the loop-de-doos dialed in thanks to a random stranger's advice in the playpark. Thanks, for the pointers and the video!

31/05/2022

Guess this kayak! More to follow!!

30/05/2022

Today Ryan ran Pine Creek rapid with twice the amount of water from the last video! It's a very different beast at 1080 than it was at about 550 last week.