Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog
Tips for a River Trip Leader (TL)
Our rafting expert Jake Castle explains the necessary characteristics of a good Trip Leader.
5 Things You Didn't Know You Needed for your Raft
The gear featured here are sometimes overlooked, but can really make a big difference in your raft once you have them secured.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 ...
