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First Descents is looking for participants and guides

For those of you who don't know what First Descents is, we're an organization that provides free outdoor adventure programs to young adults (18-39) with cancer. Our adventures are all over the country and world, primarily in the summer and include surfing, kayaking and climbing.We're always looking for interested participants. Thus, if you know anyone between 18 and 39 who has or has had cancer, please send them to www.firstdescents.org to begin their…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Dec 20, 2011

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Freezing

it's that time of year when water turns to snow and the skis come out. I was filming a tv show in Valdez, AK this summer with Dean Cummings who is one my childhood heroes. Dean was in all the major kayak films back in the day and his voice, like Warren Miller's, brings back countless memories. This summer, while kayaking on the Tsaina river near Valdez, I had a chance to hear all about Dean's life and my sense of hero only grew. Here's a great blog post on Outside's blog about Dean. Be sure to…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Nov 15, 2011

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First Descents' featured on PBS

A cool feature on www.firstdescents.org (a non profit that Dagger supports) on PBS. It's also an awesome tribute to Nick "Nickname" Raitt. Good friend, good boater, good guy. http://byutv.org/watch/937a3970-27a0-4c49-82f6-278f8ea92f60 See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Oct 12, 2011

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People Magazine

Finally kayaking is getting the recognition it deserves as is a great organization, First Descents. Check it! People_FD.pdf If you know someone between 18-39 with cancer, please tell them about the free adventure at First Descents. If you're looking for your own…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Jun 22, 2011

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Andrew Roan commented on Brad Ludden's blog post 'Summer Training! It's Gonna Be A Big One!'

Another strengthening exercise that find works really well is to get a can of food or a rock, hold out parallel to the ground in one hand, and then make quick up and down motions from the back to the front. You can start feeling it pretty…

May 17, 2011

Summer Training! It's Gonna Be A Big One!

If you're anything like me, texting and driving is safe compared to driving along a river in the spring time! This year is especially bad if you live in the Northern Rockies, California or the Northwest. After a MASSIVE snow year, all signs are pointing to an equally epic run off. It's time to get ready for spring, paddling and all things awesome!Here are a few key pointers to get ready for big water. 1. MOBILITY IS KEY! Avoiding injuries is better than rehabbing and most injuries can be…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden May 16, 2011

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Myoo.com

Check out David de Rothschild's new site myoo.com I'm honored to be a contributing editor and recently wrote this article about a first descent in Madagascar for their site's launch. http://myoo.com/features/around-the-bend/See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Apr 22, 2011

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Your next challenge

This one is simple. With kayak season right around the corner, I need you all to start challenging yourselves to get ready for an epic season of run off. Here it is: If you know a young adult 18-39 with cancer (they can have it, have had it, be in treatment or anything in between) your challenge is to tell them about the free adventures that First Descents offers. This is a chance for you to share your love of kayaking with someone who could really stand to benefit from it! We have programs all…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Apr 14, 2011

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What have you done to challenge yourself lately?

It's a question that most of us kayakers ask ourselves all too often. It's what draws us to the sport. Through challenge we grow, learn and find presence. What many of us don't realize is that challenge can be more than just a life refresher. It can be medicine...therapy. At least that's the feedback we've had at First Descents. Through legitimate outdoor challenges, our participants defy cancer, understand it, compartmentalize it and…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Mar 25, 2011

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Training

For some of us, paddling continues year round. For others though, the water freezes and the powder begins. For us powder hounds we need to find ways to stay in shape for the approaching spring run off. There are a few key things we can be doing to hit the water stronger than ever.1. Keep your shoulders strong. Practice hand stand push ups, overhead squats and shoulder presses.2. Maintain core strength by doing pull ups, push ups and pull overs. If you don't know what a pull over is you should…See More

A blog post by Brad Ludden was featured Dec 6, 2010

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Blog post by Brad Ludden Dec 2, 2010

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Brad Ludden replied to Douglas Machin's discussion 'Mamba Vs Nomad'

You can't go wrong with that! Let us know how it treats you out there, Doug.

Nov 3, 2010

Brad Ludden replied to George Bergantz's discussion 'Anyone use *front* float bags in Mamba or Nomad?'

GOOD QUESTION! I can say that you're safety boater friends won't be complaining if you have front float bags but can also say you don't need them. I run a program called First Descents and we offer kayak programs to beginner kayakers…

Oct 21, 2010

Pick a Challenge!

As the water begins to dry up and the first signs of fall are in the air, our whitewater challenges often dwindle and we're left "sans adrenaline" until next year. Now is the time to pick you "off-season" challenge and get to work. Most importantly, do this for a good cause. It's always even more rewarding to finish these challenges if we can do them for something bigger than ourselves.As an example, I hate running so I've decided to challenge myself with running the NYC Marathon this November.…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Aug 30, 2010

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Eating right?

Ok, ok, I know that kayakers are hungry people and we usually shop by quantity and price but here are a few things to think about if you can when selecting your next meal. Remember, diet is one of the biggest pieces to training and, if done correctly, can help you find a whole new gear when paddling!Eat a lot of lean protein. If you're active and paddling a lot, you should be consuming about 1 gram of protein per pound (of your weight) per day. Thus, I try to consume about 175 grams of protein…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden Jun 21, 2010

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Season's here, you ready?

If you haven't been doing your offseason training, you have some catching up to do! The water is melting and nothing is worse than an early season injury because you weren't prepared. Here are a few quick things you can do to get ready asap!Handstand push upsPull upsPush upsOverhead squatsIn the past we have focused more on working the entire body which is super important but since the season's upon us, it's time to focus.Here's a "fun" little work out you can do to pack it all in.5 handstand…See More

Blog post by Brad Ludden May 29, 2010

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First Descents is looking for participants and guides

We're always looking for interested participants. Thus, if you know anyone between 18 and 39 who has or has had cancer, please send them to www.firstdescents.org to…

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First Descents' featured on PBS

A cool feature on www.firstdescents.org (a non profit that Dagger supports) on PBS. It's also an awesome tribute to Nick "Nickname" Raitt. Good friend, good boater, good guy.

http://byutv.org/watch/937a3970-27a0-4c49-82f6-278f8ea92f60

Posted on October 12, 2011 at 2:46pm