Pyranha 12R Green Race

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat

Creek BoatsJonny Ortiz
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.
Russell Fork Kayak

Why We Love the Russell Fork Race

Races + EventsVictoria Ohegyi
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

Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado

Day Trip Reports + HacksNick Gilbert
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

What's Different About the 2020 Green Race? Interview with Race Organizer John Grace

Races + EventsVictoria Ohegyi
CKS Online talks with event organizer John Grace about The Green Race in COVID-times. Somethings change, but some things will stay the same!

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Pyranha 12R Green Race

A Brief History of the Modern Day Longboat

Creek BoatsJonny Ortiz
Learn how the Green Race event influenced an entire class of kayak design.

Trip Reviews

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Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado

Best Class IV Kayaking in Colorado

Day Trip Reports + HacksNick Gilbert
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

What's Different About the 2020 Green Race? Interview with Race Organizer John Grace

Races + EventsVictoria Ohegyi
CKS Online talks with event organizer John Grace about The Green Race in COVID-times. Somethings change, but some things will stay the same!
Green River Narrows Race

Eastbound + Down: A Preview

Races + EventsVictoria Ohegyi
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

Forward Strokes and Free Beer: Grand Canyon in 6 Days

Races + EventsVictoria Ohegyi
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.