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.
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.
Sand Mats: Not Just a Kitchen Floor!
If you review the regulations for any permitted section of river, pretty much all of them require having a floor for your kitchen as part of leav...
Why You Need a Captain's Cooler for your Raft
If you are looking for a more dialed set up the lowest hanging fruit is, undoubtedly, a captain's cooler.
Cataract Canyon: a Kayaker's Perspective
By Nick Gottlieb
When John Wesley Powell led his exploratory trip down the Green and Colorado rivers in 1869, every member of his party reported pa...
Hail to the RIO BAKER
HAIL TO THE RIO BAKER
ENTRY # 31 SHORT FILM OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2014
The CKS Wrecking Crew (i.e a highly classified group of select paddlers that h...
Los Pinos 08: Photo Dump
After an absolutely phenomenal 07 trip on the Pinos, 08 made for a much anticipated return. Mike Haggadorn, Keven Driscoll and Master Skywalker: Lu...
