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Summer Volunteer Opps at First Descents

looking to apply your passion for kayaking in a meaningful and life-changing way? First Descents is looking for passionate people to give a week (or more) of their time to volunteer at a First Descents program this year. The openings includeCamp MomCamp PhotographerMedical VolunteerTo learn more about the opportunities and/or to fill out an application, please click HERE See More
Apr 10, 2012
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Brad Ludden posted a blog post

Strong Shoulders!

It's that time of year when the snow starts melting and the rivers start running and that means you need to be getting in shape for an epic paddling season. As we all know, strong shoulders are key to a successful paddling season! There are a few simple movements you can be doing now to get your shoulders in peak shape for paddling this year.1. The hand stand push up is a great movement that can be done at home or in the gym. There are several variations of this movement ranging from relatively…See More
Mar 12, 2012
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Volunteers Needed!

For those of you looking for a meaningful way to put your passion for the outdoors and kayaking to work, look no further! First Descents is looking for volunteers for a week-long life changing program (they're all over the country) to attend and take photos. It will bring a whole new meaning to your kayaking, trust me.Here's the link to get you started or email programs@firstdescents.org with questionsLINK for information on the position: …See More
Feb 14, 2012
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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
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
Nov 14, 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/937a3970-27a0-4c49-82f6-278f8ea92f60See More
Oct 12, 2011
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Brad Ludden posted a blog post

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
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
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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
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
Apr 22, 2011
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Brad Ludden posted a blog post

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
Apr 14, 2011
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Brad Ludden posted a blog post

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
Mar 24, 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
Dec 6, 2010
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Brad Ludden posted a blog post

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
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

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Nomad

Brad Ludden's Blog

Summer Volunteer Opps at First Descents

looking to apply your passion for kayaking in a meaningful and life-changing way? First Descents is looking for passionate people to give a week (or more) of their time to volunteer at a First Descents program this year. 

The openings include

Camp Mom

Camp Photographer

Medical Volunteer

To learn more about the opportunities and/or to fill out an application, please click …

Continue

Posted on April 10, 2012 at 5:07pm

Strong Shoulders!

It's that time of year when the snow starts melting and the rivers start running and that means you need to be getting in shape for an epic paddling season. 

As we all know, strong shoulders are key to a successful paddling season! There are a few simple movements you can be doing now to get your shoulders in peak shape for paddling this year.

1. The hand stand push up is a great movement that can be done at home or in the gym. There are several variations of…

Continue

Posted on March 12, 2012 at 10:27am

Volunteers Needed!

For those of you looking for a meaningful way to put your passion for the outdoors and kayaking to work, look no further! First Descents is looking for volunteers for a week-long life changing program (they're all over the country) to attend and take photos. It will bring a whole new meaning to your kayaking, trust me.

Here's the link to get you started or email programs@firstdescents.org with questions

LINK for information on the position: …

Continue

Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:00pm

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…

Continue

Posted on December 20, 2011 at 5:13pm

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…

Continue

Posted on November 14, 2011 at 8:23pm

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