Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

How to Plan a River Trip
Were you lucky enough to win a river permit? It can be overwhelming to plan. Read our expert tips and tricks to help you plan your upcoming whitewater river trip.

Green Race Really is Tomorrow - Hurts So Good - Chat with Adriene Levknecht
We got a minute to chat with 13-time Green Race champion Adriene Levknecht to share about her back to back win at the Lord of the Fork and how she...

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.

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'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.

3 Days to Plan a 280 Mile Self-Support Kayak Trip
On Friday, September 18th, two friends picked up a last-minute Grand Canyon permit. Their launch date? Three days later. Learn how they packed and planned for this self-support kayak trip through the Big Ditch.

Costa Rica Winter Paddling Paradise Vacation Giveaway
Because we love our customers we want to send one lucky kayaker on a dream vacation this winter.
Our friends at Amazing Vacations Costa Rica h...