Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

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.

How to Safely Go Fall Boating (and Have a Blast!)
Fall paddling is one of the best kept secrets. Learn our tips and tricks for getting out there this season.

11 Questions To Answer Before Your Overnight River Trip
Looking to plan a sweet overnight river trip? Great call! Answer the following 11 questions using Google and your noggin' before you even get in the car to head to your river section destination.

Boater Tips: Cleaning and Treating your Inflatables
Make your boat last longer. How to clean and treat your inflatables in four easy steps.

How Paddlers Can Pass the Time During COVID-19
Since kayaking whitewater is a bit hard to do in the time of #socialdistancing, CKS Online is providing some distractions, light reading, and ideas for COVID-19 life.

Setting Effective Safety From Shore: By Nick Wigston
Setting safety from shore is a very important skill for kayakers, and is an area that I see many mistakes. Most people seem to think that if they k...

3 Ways To Patch A Hole In Your Kayak
It doesn't matter if your Tommy Hilleke on the Stikine River, or paddling with a commercial group on the Middle Fork of The Salmon, getting a hole ...