In Today’s Newsletter: From Hollywood whitewater stunts to practical canoe skills and trail-tested camp lunches, this week’s stories are packed with inspiration for your next paddling adventure. Dive into the making of survival thriller Apex, sharpen your low brace technique and discover why trail salads are becoming a backcountry favorite.
Whitewater Kayaking Hits The Big Screen In Apex
Professional whitewater kayakers Luuka Jones-Yaxley and River Mutton share what it was like to stunt double for Charlize Theron in the film.
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The Best Trip Lunch You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Hearty and delicious, trail salads are an editor favorite that remain fresh, filling and great-tasting even weeks into a trip.
Webinar: How to Get Your Dream Girls’ Paddling Trip Out Of The Group Chat
Ask An Expert:
Q: “My low brace sucks. Any tips for making it more reliable?”
A: The low brace is incredibly effective at preventing you from capsizing to your onside in a canoe. It allows you to reposition your body so that you can regain a stable posture with your head over your tailbone, which itself is centred above the keel line of the canoe.
In the video How To Do A Low Brace In A Canoe, get expert advice to help you master the low brace technique in four easy steps.
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16 Of The Best Places To Paddle In America
With incredibly diverse landscapes and waterways, there's no shortage of beautiful places to paddle in the U.S. These are our favorites.
