Lazy Days of Fall

It's September and the river's at a pathetically low volume...it's been this way for far too long. The only local paddling has been gate training and upstream paddling north of town. There's been a little precipitation in the mountains but the cold temps have been turning it to ice and snow. Yeehaa for the upcoming ski season but what about paddling? I'm staying tuned to the weather down south. AZ has a great paddling season once the rain starts falling. Also, I'm headed to Mexico for a little adventure and hopefully some first descents so that's got me smiling. Gosh I love it down there. The freedom I feel, the incredible whitewater, food, etc. Can't wait to road trip. Until then, it's mountain biking and flat water training trying to keep in shape. Durango's a mtb mecca so the riding is rediculous.

Great news!!! Looks like I'll be joining the family at Fluid Kayaks and I'm super stoked to be paddling their awesome kayaks. Great designs, great plastic, and even greater people. Stay tuned for pics from the steep.

My friend Ben Jackson from NZ is hanging out at my house. He just got off a 15-day Grand Canyon trip and is chilling in Durango. Ben and I work together at Otter Bar Kayak Lodge in California and are trying to figure out the next adventure together. After Durango, he's headed back to NZ for a short while then off to Uganda, Africa to paddle the White Nile...Lucky guy.

For me, I think a NZ trip is in store for Xmas. Keep checking in.

Cheers,