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March 2012

Two Hearted River The emblematic Yellowstone River sets the bar for undammed beauty, and reminds us of the toll of our occupation. Put in Border paddling routes under fire, a sea-kayak nomad, building a wood-canvas canoe fleet, plus Hank McGregor: the reason Chuck Norris doesn’t kayak. Destinations Permit season is here! How to claim your [...]

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December 2011

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Flood of the Century In 2011, as historic floods swept America —including the highest flow ever recorded on the mississippi–a few intrepid canoeists and kayakers seized the chance to paddle the unprecedented. Here are their stories. Home Waters Looking back on two decades spent exploring the rugged and surprisingly remote Channel Islands wilderness, just off [...]

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August 2011

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The Namesake A hidden past found deep in Canada’s Temagami wilderness Convergence Combining 3D filmmaking and whitewater, Steve Fisher is changing the way we view paddlesports. Gear Packing light: 5 pack canoes tested in their Adirondack birthplace Skills Master the portage Aquaphile Riding the Flood

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July 2011

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Guest of the Village C&K Editor Jeff Moag sets out to paddle around a Fijian island and learns to trust the kindness of strangers. Put In Paddler’s rights, the world’s hardest (and longest) race, cross-continental canoeists and the gear of tomorrow. Gear Amphibious shoes and six fitness kayaks. Skills Tandem canoe strokes and power paddling [...]

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June 2011

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2011 Travel Guide Read about paddling in places such as Ely, Minnesota, North Forest Canoe Trail, and Bellingham, Washington. Destinations Seven secluded spots fit for a modern Robinson Crusoe. Gear Rock Steady: seven fantastic plastic adventure kayaks tested at sea 2011 Accessory Guide Check out the latest and greatest accessories for your paddling needs. A [...]

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May 2011

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What To Do If… … you’re attacked by a shark? Caught in a forest fire? Trapped in a tide flood? Storm Warning Paddling can make or break a relationship. One couple finds clarity in the Apostle Islands. Gear Canoe camping bliss, and six ocean-worthy fishing kayaks reviewed. 2011 Paddle Guide As far as sticks go, [...]

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March 2011

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The Family Canoe Review C&K tests five fo the best family canoes on the market 740 Miles Solo In a Rec Kayak How To Save your shoulder and maintain your canoe Mississippi Crossroads C&K‘s Managing Editor Dave Shively canoes the Mississippi and finds a prophetic river keeper in the most unlikely of outpsts Jake’s Picks [...]

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December 2010

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Gear For The Ages In the annuals of design, ideas come and go. But these innovations changed the face of paddling forever. No River For Old Men A group of over-the-hill canoeists challenge one of the West’s most remote rivers, the East Fork of the Owyhee How To Stern rudder and pack for a multi-day [...]

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August 2010

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Fingers on triggers There’s more than one way to hook a fish in the eye. C&K associate editor Dave Shively goes on a kayaking spearfish safari Baja Put In The Gulf spill failout, Idaho’s North Fork explodes, the new Oklahoma City, and canoe trailblazer Donnie Mullen Unfiltered Expedition Paddler Don Starkell The Revivalist As his [...]

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July 2010

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Tribes No paddler is ever truly alone. We bond together in tribes, and gather to share our passions. An inside look at five of our sport’s subcultures. How to Master the extreme sculling brace, and edge better so you won’t need to Destinations Two canoeists explore love in Labrador Put In Damming BC, canoe cinema, [...]

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