Here is Brandy’s tale – a great story of how ANYONE can change their lives – and how YOU can help make a difference… “In the fall of 2004 I went on a trip that changed my life! I went on my first rafting trip with a company called Buffalo Joe’s down the Royal Gorge […]
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Editor’s note: We first met Mika Gauley Fest weekend at the Upper takeout last September. I had just dislocated my middle finger pretty badly at Postage Due after properly celebrating a Sweet’s WALLACE with a gallon flask of Frank (strawburritas) so in honesty I wasn’t in on the meeting, but I learned of the happening […]
Editors: Kayaker Peter Ely, a transplanted Californian who makes his home in the mountains of North Carolina, recently completed a mission down the Colorado River in pursuit of the ultimate Good Livin’. He shares his journal entries with us in this series, which will run Tuesdays as we travel 20 days with him. ENJOY!! PART […]
I opened a box sent to me by one of our fearless leaders. It contained, among a few things, a hand made banner for me to take to the next few festivals around the south east. I could tell it was used a few times. I could also tell it was made with love and […]
WELCOME TO OUR MONDAY MORNING FEATURE. We hope to share with you our readers the songs of the River, that they may either start your work week off right or recharge your batteries after a long weekend with the custys… We heartily accept submissions via email. WHAT WE DO. A scoop of thought by F.Wes […]
Demshitz Drop in Chile DBP Interviews Demshitz’ Jared Seiler By: Alex DePue Chances are if you follow whitewater, you have heard of Demshitz. Over the past several years, Demshitz has become the face of one of the best kayak brands in the sport: Pyranha Kayaks. Every year team Pyranha tours the United States in their […]
DIRTBAGS by “Chicago” “Chicago” guides for Kosir’s Rapid Rafts in Wisconsin. Harass him here at [email protected] BUBBLE STREET by Paul Mason Mr Mason is a whitewater canoeist and artist who is available for commissioned pieces. His work is at http://bubblestreet.ca/ CAT NIPPED by Beth MacKenney When she’s not guiding or goofing off with her family […]
Today is the DAY! The International Day of Action! And the day we announce the winners of the Dirt Bag Paddlers mARTch contest in support of International Rivers! Enjoy these works of art from dirtbags around the world, then get outside and do something to show your love for clean free flowing rivers TODAY! It’s […]
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THE SHARP EDGE by “Chicago” Toughill
Yesterday I learned that two paddlers had lost their lives on the river, on opposite sides of the globe. Once again the pangs of loss color our sport and cause us to reflect on what it is we do and how we carry it out in pursuit of fun. We dirtbags construct our entire lives […]
George Wallace first ran for president in 1968. His campaign, in our opinion, was a big WALLACE! So what is left from this era is a handful of killer throwback stickers scattered around the country. We have stumbled across a few and we wanted to share this find with our fellow dirt bags. There is […]