Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog
First R2 Descent Down Fish Creek
From the CKS Archives: On May 22, 2020, local paddlers Luke Cutler and Shawn McFarland manned a small raft down Fish Creek in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This was the first R2 descent of this technical creek.
Trip Report: Gates of Lodore 2021
Gates of Lodore 2021 Trip Report, including pre-trip decisions, group gear, boat rigs, food menu, and the big takeaways.
Why We Love the Russell Fork Race
October means it's time to paddle the Russell Fork. CKS Online's Nick Gilbert recaps his 2021 Russell Fork Race and time in Kentucky.
Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado
Challenge yourself with the best intermediate and advanced whitewater kayak runs in Colorado.
What to Know about Boating Hell’s Canyon, Part II
The rapids and camps you need to know before applying for your Hell's Canyon permit.
What to Know About Boating Hell's Canyon, Part I
Curious about applying for a Hell's Canyon (ID) permit? Here's what you need to know.
What's Different About the 2020 Green Race? Interview with Race Organizer John Grace
CKS Online talks with event organizer John Grace about The Green Race in COVID-times. Somethings change, but some things will stay the same!
Eastbound + Down: A Preview
The 2020 Green Race is upon us! Read what we have planned for the next few weeks, including exclusive brand interviews and field reports from our paddling experts.
Forward Strokes and Free Beer: Grand Canyon in 6 Days
On Monday, September 21st, two friends launched from Lee's Ferry and began their self-support paddle through the Grand Canyon. Their goal? Make it to Pearce Ferry, 280 miles downstream, before September 27th. Kayaker Nick Gilbert breaks down his day by day experience of his "quick lap" in the Big Ditch.