"People with disabilities have the same right to take risks as do their able-bodied friends." This quote has stuck with me since my Adaptive Kayaking instructor, Joe Moore of Adaptive Expeditions made the pronouncement in class several years back. It struck me as sharp as had I been stuck with the edge of a kayak …
Time to Step Up!
Finally, a break in the oppressive temperature and some beautiful paddling weather is upon us. I trust you are taking advantage of this as much as you can! So, an update on me - my artificial left knee, which has been problematic since it was installed four years ago, has completely fallen apart. My kayaking …
KAOS Site Survey – You’re Invited!
Good afternoon, Paddle People! This Sunday at 9:30 we will meet at Beacon Lodge Camp to do a final survey for our Statewide Kids are OuttaSight (KAOS) Adventure weekend. You are INVITED to come run the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River with us as we survey the run for the KAOS paddlers. If you've …
What’s with the Bullet Holes?
OK - I can hear you now. Why in the world would I put fake bullet holes all over this trailer.... It looked fine without them. I did this so that there is no doubt why we are doing what we do. TRR’s legacy was born under fire. Our first paddlers were patients at Walter …
Swiftwater Rescue Basics Regional Event
The Susquehanna Valley chapter of Team River Runner will be coordinating a regional Swiftwater Rescue Basics Course (Charlie Duffy is the instructor) on the weekend of June 9-10. This is NOT a course for certification. Rather, it is a course designed to either remind you of the skills you learned during a previous certification course …
