Canoe & Kayak Magazine
Poudre Pleasures

Poudre Pleasures

Take a road trip to the Cache La Poudre and see why Fort Collins' citywide productivity mysteriously diminishes each summer.

Buying a Whitewater Kayak

New school, old school, creek boat, play boat - how on earth can you sort them all out? We'll help, with this introduction to whitewater kayaks from the 2004 Canoe & Kayak Buyer's Guide.

Patience, Grasshopper

Patience, Grasshopper

Take the time to gain command of the steering-wheel strokes and keep your boat going straight.

Good Times on the Main Salmon

Good Times on the Main Salmon

An 80-mile, seven-day run down the Main Salmon River gives paddlers postcard scenery, wide-open wave trains, and a Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

GOOD BYE WINTER, HELLO COSTA RICA<br>

GOOD BYE WINTER, HELLO COSTA RICA

The whitewater is nearly nonstop reports the author. Paddle with him down fun and feisty Class II and III rapids spiced with rock gardens, gnarly holes, and playful surf waves, all surrounded by luxurious rain forest.

Feet First for Rotation

Looking for a way to gain more control of your boat? Moving your feet will enable you to make better use of each stroke.

Getting the Hole Story

Getting the Hole Story

Is a hole friend or foe? By learning to read the water, and knowing your own ability, you'll be able to tell if you should drop in or stay out.

Join the Mile-High Club

Join the Mile-High Club

The Denver/Boulder area of Colorado has plenty of spots to get yourself a little high-altitude paddling fun.

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PADDLING ANNUALS: Whitewater Paddling

PADDLING ANNUALS: Whitewater Paddling

If you are a whitewater enthusiast, Whitewater Paddling is the magazine for you.