Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

What's in a Sunshine photo?
It finally happened. I sacked up and ran Sunshine at a normal flow of 100%. It's not even close to being the most difficult rapid I've run or the...

The Ultimate Quiver
SUP is here to stay. Whether you live in Miami Beach, Missoula, MT or Buena Vista, CO you have undoubtedly seen people in masses paddling on boards of all shapes and sizes.

The Immersion Research Zephyr Jacket Review
The Immersion Research Zephyr Splash Top is a high end splash jacket, available for a mid level price. It has features that are not usually found on entry level splash jackets, but a price tag that does not necessarily reflect it’s overall quality.

Acobamba Abyss section of the Apurimac River, Peru
The summer issue of kayak session features the Acobamba abyss section of the Apurimac river in Peru. We never did a write up on that particular pa...

Mission Accomplished: The 24-Hour SUP World Record Interview W/ Ben Friberg
24 Hour SUP Distance World Record Interview with Ben Friberg
I was reading the press release for the most recent SUP (stand up paddling) feat, whi...

On the Road (part 1)
For two weeks I got to travel to Missoula, Montana and Cascade, Idaho. We left Salida and headed to Wyoming, where we surfed Lunch Counter. It was ...

Mini expedition warm-up
In the amazing guidebook to the rockies (WWSR) there is a section on the back of the book that has lists of check-offs, such as best after work run...

The CKS SUP Sessions Recap, Results and Photo Highlights
As it turned out, the lower water levels were perfect for a day of racing and hanging out on the river with friends. Let's hope for a 100% + snow pack next year, and in the meantime enjoy the water while we've got it!

The NRS Tailwater Tackle Bag Review
The NRS Tailwater Tackle Bag is a feature rich, well made, fishing tackle bag. It is built and designed by NRS and is a great value.

