The South East has long been known as a powerhouse in creekboating. I have sculpted my skills on the many amazing creeks within the S.E. watersheds but three stick out to me as being the best our area has to offer. The Bear on Lookout Mountain in Georgia, The Raven Fork in the Cherokee National Forest, and The Toxaway in The…

This one is a gem from back in 2009 - "Shoot Me In The Face With A 9mm" - photo by Ryan Allen - A lapse in time while searching for the Truth via a 20 footer into a cave!

All of us have found the gift of paddling through different avenues. Some of us were shown the light by our parents while…

The Soouth Feather is a short but steep creek that flows for an entire month every fall due to the lowering of Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Having raced this section of river last year  during Gnarlfest 2011 it was blatantly obvious that this course was not for longboats. This year things were gonna change as Will Pruett and myself took a visit to the river 5 days before the race with only Greenboats loaded on the car. The crux of the course is a 25 footer with a shallow landing that had…

I have been traveling all summer and have visited some amazing river valleys!  I have had a blast and feel uber strong in my kayak right now.  Half way through my travels, dubbed the Truth Tour, I picked up my good Kiwi buddy Jordy Searle. Our story has been fun to tell wherever we have visited as a Tennessee…

My favorite part of kayaking is it's amazing freedom to seemingly take you to every corner of our beautiful planet.  By packing my Nomad for a multi-day expedition and setting off into the wilderness I feel like I am touching…

If I have seen farther it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.(Isaac Newton)

Over the year's I have grown into running big waterfalls and approaching the mental space needed to huck these giants.  Through the incredible collective conscience of our community of kayakers, the up and comer has more beta and confidence than ever to push the evolution of our sport. Waterfalls have been an amazing adventure and I am blessed to share in the growth!!!

Charge Hard-Charge…

This past October, as hard as it was to leave the southeast in the fall (one of my favorite places at my favorite time) I decided to take a journey about as far away as possible. The trip was to Nepal and I was excited to see a totally new culture and new rivers with the backdrop of the world's highest mountains.

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I put this blog post up few weeks back about an intense run in Southwestern BC, Fear Canyon of the Elaho.  Here is the video of my first run down the river...

I have to say that the Nomad 8.5 is definitely my happy place for large volume…

This summer I came across the opportunity to work as the lead instructor for ex-pro paddler Todd Anderson at the Columbia Gorge Kayak School in Hood River, Oregon. Without too much thought I took the job, and since have been enjoying every bit of working as a…

Come out join us for a paddle on your local river!  Learn new tricks, skills, or just come out for a fun day Team Dagger is joining with the following retailers for paddling events around the country.  Check the dates and locations below and hope to see you out there!  Also contact the store for specific information on the paddle.

The Riverstore, Lotus CA

May 21

Team Dagger attending:  Laura Farrell

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Last weekend marked the annual Demo Days Festival at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.  In addition to a weekend full of boat demos the event also hosts the NOC Freestyle Shootout and the Dagger Dash Attainment Race competitions.  This years events saw high water due to heavy rains on Friday night which led to some tricky competition environments but allowed everyone to slip away in the mornings and evenings for some great runs on the Cascades.  All in all it was a great weekend as the sun…

Jason Beakes takes a quick minute to answer a few quesitons about himself and his kayaking life.  Read on!

Where are you from? Where do you live?

I'm from Bethesda Maryland and live in Poolesville MD.

 How/Why did you start kayaking?

I…

A quick introduction with Christie Glissmeyer, read on!

Christie smiling big as always!

Where are you from? Where do you live?

I grew up in Utah and now I live in Hood River, Oregon.

How/Why did you start…

Team Dagger's Iker Beristain Van Dusen check's in from his home country of Mexico to answer 6 questions about paddling, Mexico, and where he's going this year.

Where are you from? Where do you live?

Mexico City, I’ve been living here my whole…

Brendan Wells answers a few questions on paddling and himself.

Where are you from? Where do you live?

I was born and raised in the small town of Trout Lake, Washington and still live there today. 

How/Why did you start…

The Upper Wind River Race is always a great way to kick off the whitewater racing season in the Northwest. This event is hosted by the Oregon Rafting Team …

World Class Kayak Academy (WCKA) is a traveling high school for students that want to earn their education while exploring unique rivers and cultures around the world. Kids can attend the school for as little as a semester or for an entire three years if they choose. The school is…