type here...

Podcast

Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 28: Chasing Dreams with Pedro Oliva

Pedro Oliva had a dream when he was just a kid, that he was going to see the world and do something great. A...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 27: Jammin with Will JAMBOY Griffith

From humble childhood float trips on the Colorado River to navigating some of the stoutest whitewater in Ecuador, Will Griffith has some stories to...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 26: Being Emily Jackson, with Emily Jackson

Best interview with Emily Jackson of this year, or best interview with Emily Jackson ever? Take a listen, and you can be the judge. Emily is...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 25 – A Spiritual Journey through Poland Creek with Evan Stafford and Leif Anderson

Do we become more humble with age? My guest Leif Anderson says he has, but humility did not come easily. Let's go back to...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 24 – A Chat with Aniol Serrasolses

When people talk about the best whitewater kayaker in the world, the list is understandably short. But I doubt there's a list out there...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

TALES FROM THE CRIPPS: Episode 23 – Paying It Forward with Andrey Coto Robles

Coto is back! It's been almost a year and a half since doing one of my favorite interviews with Andrey Coto in episode 9....
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 21: Getting brown with Dave Fusilli

Whitewater kayaking doesn't get much more homegrown than the Demshitz. Episode 21. Getting brown with Dave Fusilli MAR 11, 2024 EPISODE 21 In this episode I sit down...
Staff Post -
Athlete Stories

Listen to Armchair Explorer’s Podcast with “Amazon Woman” Darcy Gaechter

The Amazon River is known for being the largest river in the world by volume and the second-longest river on Earth. Due to the frigid source...
Eugene Buchanan -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 20: How Playboating Can Stop Malaria and Other Useful Kayaking Tricks with Dr. Jessie Stone

Jessie Stone, a kayaker with a doctoring problem, joins me to talk about some of the adventures that she's stumbled into by following her...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 19: Beautiful Rivers & Beautiful Minds with Benny Clark

In this episode we explore the world with Benny Clark. Benny kayaks to find peace and Benny kayaks to survive. We explore how Benny's...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 18: I Do All My Own Stunts with Brad Higginbotham

Who is Brad Higginbotham: Stunt man? Mad man? Lover? Naturalist? Cover boy? Educator? Family man? Find out that and more in this episode of Tales...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 17: Hard Core Tales with Mike Nash

Hard Core Tales with Mike Nash DEC 16, 2023 EPISODE 17 I had the good fortune to sit down with paddle maker, fitter and turner, kayaker, sailor,...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 16: Falling Down on the Jarbidge Bruneau

As David Olson put it, when running the Jarbidge Bruneau section, a series of remote canyons in southern Idaho, "we always thought, ... what...
Author Test -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 15 : The Grand Canyon with Orin and Rowan Gartner

In late June through early July Orin and Rowan Gartner made their first descent down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in kayaks....
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Bonus Episode 14.5 : The Canadian’s Foss River Rescue with Adam Frey & Ben Holzman

This bonus episode is a companion piece to episode 14 with Abe Herrera. When Abe described his experience with a rescue on the Foss River, he...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 14: Boof Sessions with Abe Herrera

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 14: Boof Sessions with Abe Herrera JUL 20, 2023 EPISODE 14 Kayak Session coverboy, HBO documentary logistics man, swiftwater safety instructor, Ecuadorian...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 13: How to Become an Overnight Tubing Success with Rolf Kelly

Episode 13. How to Become an Overnight Tubing Success with Rolf Kelly MAY 30, 2023 EPISODE 13 In this episode, Tales from the Cripps goes tubing with...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 12. Around the Globe with Alex Nicks, Shoes Optional

Episode 12. Around the Globe with Alex Nicks, Shoes Optional MAY 22, 2023 EPISODE 12 Alex Nicks may be one of the best kayakers you never heard...
Staff Post -
Paddling Industry News

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 11. Part 2 with Gareth Fryer: The Safety Chronicles

Episode 11. Part 2 with Gareth Fryer: The Safety Chronicles MAY 14, 2023 EPISODE 11 What do you do when you find yourself experiencing your 4th near...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 10. Tales from Down Under with Gareth Fryer

Tales from Down Under with Gareth Fryer In today's episode Kevin Cripps had the unique opportunity to sit down with Kiwi paddler Gareth Fryer from...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 9. Paddle hard, save your life! with Andrey Coto Robles

Paddle hard, save your life! with Andrey Coto Robles Most people that consider themselves river people have stories about how the sport has changed their...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 8. Always Run the First Big Thing with Gary Edgeworth

Always Run the First Big Thing with Gary Edgeworth In episode 8 Kevin Cripps sits down with Gary Edgeworth who has been a prominent figure...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 7: Barefoot snow walking and going fast and taking chances with Paul Raymond

In this episode, Kevin Cripps sits down with Paul Raymond, who has taken the helm of OBJ race director in recent years. OBJ, or...
Staff Post -
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 6. Safety Third with Nick Wigston

6. Safety Third with Nick Wigston NOV 01, 2022 EPISODE 6 Kevin Adventures are good, but misadventures make great stories. From rolling instructor to safety class architect to...
Staff Post -
12Page 1 of 2

Latest news

Accessories

Fall Schwag Roundup!

Schwag-o'rama! It’s that time of year again—time to provide our two cents on gear we put through its paces...
- Advertisement -
Paddling Industry News

Boating Community Mourns Kayaking Death of AW Board Member Chris Tulley

The California, staff, board and friends of American Whitewater, and greater kayaking community are mourning the death last Friday,...
Events

Tales from Helene: Record Flows, and the Paddlesports Industry Helping Out

When a tragedy strikes involving water and rivers, the tight-knit whitewater community is often quick to respond. No better...

Must read

Athlete Stories

Listen to Armchair Explorer’s Podcast with “Amazon Woman” Darcy Gaechter

The Amazon River is known for being the largest river in...
Podcast

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 14: Boof Sessions with Abe Herrera

Tales from the Cripps: Episode 14: Boof Sessions with...
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

Athlete Stories

Kayaking the Ill-advised RedBull “Rampage” Line

Okay, some things are just stupid. Such could well be...
Eugene Buchanan -
Archive

Pyranha’s Graham Mackereth

Graham Mackereth has always been ahead of the curve. The Pyranha founder developed one of the early plastic kayaks – the Freestyle – and was one of the first boat manufacturers to sponsor a major river expedition – Nepal’s Dudh Kosi (1976). He’s watched kayaking go from fiberglass to plastic, and from 12 feet to six.
Staff Post -
Archive

Teva Paddles All Forward with National Whitewater Raft Team

Teva, the iconic adventure brand founded by a grand canyon river guide, is pleased to announce its partnership with the U.S. Men's and Women's National Whitewater Raft Teams. Teva will be the title sponsor of both teams and the paddlers will play a critical role in Teva's ongoing technical product testing and development as official Teva Life Agents.
Staff Post -

Editor Picks

Must Read

Hot Topics

- Advertisement -

About Us

Founded by a team of industry veterans and reaching everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros, Paddling Life keeps its fingers on the sport's pulse through timely news coverage, event updates, profiles, gear reviews, video links, photo galleries, story links and more. Our goal: to support and grow paddlesports and keep the sport's stoke alive.

Contact us: info@paddlinglife.com

Follow Us

© Copyright - Paddling Life