Rivers are beautiful, exciting, and mysterious all at the same time. Rapids are a puzzle that not only puts paddlers to the test but can also humble the most skilled paddler. The training that whitewater paddlers go through is more...

"One of the best things my dad taught me was drill and nail every since ferry, eddy, surf, and boof on an easier section before you make the next step."

From the heart of the Andes to the world’s most remote whitewater, legendary kayaker Ben Stookesberry takes us inside the mission to protect our planet's last free-flowing rivers. Discover the grit, the gear, and the 'why' behind his latest first descent.

Idaho native and Werner Paddles athlete Alec Voorhees is no stranger to big water. Growing up on the North Fork of the Payette, he developed a comfort level in heavy conditions that has taken him to podiums and rivers around the globe. But for years, one specific river remained elusive: the Indus in Pakistan.

Canadian adventurer Frank Wolf has spent two decades drawing lines across some of Earth's most unforgiving waters—from Arctic coastlines to the Darién Gap. Recognized as one of Canada's 80 greatest explorers, Frank's gear philosophy is simple: the best paddle is the one you don't think about. After thousands of kilometers under his own power, he shares what it means when your equipment becomes an extension of your body.