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Month: October 2013 (Page 4 of 7)

Late Season Madness

15 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Late Season Madness from Quebec Connection on Vimeo.

Evergreen State Stouts (Episode #2)

15 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Evergreen State Stouts (episode #2) from Mountain Mind Collective on Vimeo.

Join us for an epic adventure through thick evergreen forests to two classic Washington waterfalls, Upper Falls on the Lewis River and Hamma Hamma Falls in the Olympic Peninsula. Then follow the team as we drop in for the second descent of Graves Creek.

Shot by: Todd Wells, Eric Parker, Patrick Orton.

Edited by: Todd Wells.

Paddlers: Todd Wells, Dylan Thompson, Eric Parker.

Everlasting Flow Ep. 1 Teaser “Green Race 2013 – Adults Only”

14 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Everlasting Flow Ep. 1 Teaser “Green Race 2013- Adults Only” from Dylan McKinney on Vimeo.

It hasn’t been rainy in the Southeast, so I looks like the Linville Episode will have to be postponed until rain can come our way. Most rivers aren’t running, but its fall, and that means it is Green Race season. Put on your elbow pads, and get ready to check out some footage of Ryan McAvoy training this past week! Go ahead and like the Facebook page to stay up dated on the Everlasting Flow Series.

The Everlasting Flow Series is only available on EpicTV.

facebook.com/theeverlastingflow

Pin Kit – Rescue PFD

14 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Your Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is probably along with your helmet your prime piece of protection whilst on the water. Your PFD not only helps to keep you afloat it also offers vital padded protection for your body.

The Rescue PFD is something as yet I have not covered as part of the Pin Kit series. So here it is.

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Pin Kit – Carabiners/Karabiners

14 October 2013 / / 5 Comments

Walk into any climbing shop and you’ll be presented with a wide array of carabiners, loads of sizes, loads of shapes, loads of colours and a range of prices.

What ever carabiner you choose to buy please make sure that it is a type that is rated for climbing/caving and that it is suitable for job you will be asking it to do. A carabiner suitable for climbing will have its strength rating forged, stamped or etched on it. It should also conform to the 0120CE standard, this again should be present on the carabiner.

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There are some really super light carabiners available out there that are great for climbing but could be too easily damaged/compromised whilst on the river. In instances where hauling, belaying or security are required locking carabiners are best. I carry four locking carabiners as part of my kit, but also have a couple of non-locking carabiners in my boat for clipping gear into that can be called into service if required.

The number you should carry is subjective – Mountainbuzz, Pin Kit. Continue reading

Pure Vida

13 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Unsponsored’s little brother River has been out causing chaos again during a quick trip to Costa Rica and Panama. He managed to drag a few others along for the ride before being detained for questioning in the US of A.

Unsponsored Pure Vida

Travelling through Costa Rica and Panama in search of liquid wonders and white water madness! Continue reading

2013 Abel Cine Documentary Grant – “Through Her Eyes”

13 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

2013 Abel Cine Documentary Grant- “Through Her Eyes” from Ryan McPherson on Vimeo.

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“Sacagawea is one of the ultimate female explorers. She not only covered vast distances, but also brought together cultures and made it possible for others to explore deep into a new world.” Sacagawea played a crucial role in the success of one of America’s most important exploratory endeavors. While her contributions were invaluable to the mission, she demonstrated to the world that females do have an important role in exploration. This expedition pays homage to Sacagawea and keeps her legend alive for the generations of adventurous women to come. Continue reading

Majoy Gorge – SIBERIA – Kostya’s GoPro

13 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Majoy Gorge – SIBERIA – Kostya’s GoPro from Callum Strong on Vimeo.

After a week of waiting for the exceptionally high water to drop and running sections of the Lower Chuya in Summer 2012 six of us finally manned up to the first kayak descent of the season of the infamous “Majoy Gorge” of the Chuya River in “polnyi pizdets” water conditions. Undoubtedly one of the finest sections of whitewater in Siberia and the world, this run offers a hectic 20km of big whitewater.

It was Kostya’s Birthday and he successfully completed the entire section without a portage including the terrifying walled in class 5+ “Presidium Rapid”…

…in a Jackson Star.

Here is the video of Kostya’s GoPro from that day on the river. A big thanks to Kostya Lubagin and Alexey Lukin for charging out in front and KayakUSSR for a very memorable day on the water.

Fox 40 Whistle

12 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Whistles are small, lightweight, and can be a lifesaver in an emergency. I probably own half a dozen or so Fox 40 whistles. I’ve used a number of Fox 40s for years, for both work and on the river and they can be found on my PFD, rucksacks and keys. In fact it is one of the few things that I am prepared to have hanging on my PFD.

In an emergency situation on a river it may not be possible to hear people shout clearly as the sound of the water can drown out the quality of the sound. However a good whistle can punch through that. The Fox whistle is highly regarded and is probably one of the loudest and compact whistles on the market. My orignal one must be well over 20 years old and has taken a beating (it’s the whistle in the image) but is still absolutely as loud and functional as the day I bought it.

There are no moving parts and nothing that could actually fail. The Fox 40 delivers optimum performance and sound power (115db) in a surprisingly small, compact and functional package. Given how good it is you’d expect the Fox 40 to be quite expensive. In reality you can pick them up for around £7 or less.

Some Serious Swimming

12 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

A whole load of carnage in this one. SWIMMER!!!!!

Africa Expedition Teaser

12 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Africa Expedition Teaser from Martina Wegman on Vimeo.

Ian Salvat 2013

12 October 2013 / / 0 Comments

Ian salvat 2013 from ian salvat cuevas on Vimeo.

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