DBP MAGAZINE ONLINEThis past year was a year for me to remember in terms of following my passion for whitewater. My adventures took me to all corners of our country-NE, SE, NW, SW, and a couple locations in between. I saw the most amazing landscapes I had ever placed my eyes upon, rafted the best rivers […]
Dirtbags all over the States are packing their bags and loading up their Dirtbagmobiles, making last minute preparations to converge on the famous distilleries of Frankfort, Kentucky for the 33rd Annual National Paddling Film Festival hosted by the Bluegrass Whitewater Association. Who’s ready to watch some epic paddling edits, sip some local craft brews and […]
Observations On Kayaking: By: Alex DePue This week, instead of discussing how to do a certain move, I want to discuss a few tips that will make you a better paddler. The first thing I want to talk about is the forward stroke. The main purpose of the forward stroke is to build forward momentum […]
Editor’s note: Every week on the Dirt Bag Paddlers facebook page we celebrate WOMEN OF WHITEWATER WEDNESDAY, and it was with amazement that today my good friend Nada (a regular contributor to DBP MAGAZINE ONLINE – Thanks Nada!!) sent me a link to her most recent article for the International Rafting Federation, interviewing just the […]
This Monday the biggest whitewater festival in India began, the Ganga Kayak Festival on the Ganga (Ganges) River. Paddlers from all over the world have been converging at Uttarakhand outside Rishikesh to rage the Mother River and compete in this fun multi-discipline, multi-day event and enjoy one of Asia’s best get-togethers! Boaters launched off the […]
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. ENJOY! DAMN THEM by Taz Riggs Damn Them Behind […]
DIRTBAGS by “Chicago” “Chicago” guides for Kosir’s Rapid Rafts in Wisconsin. Harass him here 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 on the […]
DBP MAGAZINE ONLINE is unique in that we bring together the rock stars and the every day paddlers who make up the community, and together we realize that those are the same eddies out there in the world, the same drops and pools, the same feelings of fear overcome by accomplishment, the same rush, the […]
In 2013, I attended my first ever paddling festival: the Stonycreek Rendezvous. The Stonycreek Canyon in Pennsylvania was my first real whitewater. It was a class III, which was a huge step up for me at the time. Back in Cincinnati, I had spent hours practicing ferrying, eddy turns, and peel-outs at small playspots—the closest […]
The Spotlight series highlights another Dirtbag Paddler who paved the way for the world we live in… February is TOP DOG Month here at DBP… What better way to celebrate than with a story of heroism and true companionship? So we bring to you the true story of Dojie R Starr, an amazing river rescue […]