Kayak Session #66 – SUMMER 2018

OUT MAY 15th

LETTER FROM HUMLA – THE FIRST ALL NEPALI MISSION TO THE HUMLA KARNALI

When Anup Gurung spearheaded an all Nepali mission to the remote waters of the Humla Karnali, he didn’t know that he was making history. Nor could he have anticipated the impact the trip would have on his team and those he met along the way.

FREERIDE – BACK TO THE FUTURE

Nick Troutman takes a look at the Freeride revolution and the fun to be had in playing the river. From freewheels to stern squirts, river running is back in action in a whole new way.

HERE BE DRAGONS – CREEKING IN WALES

To the outside eye, Wales may be better known for its rugged coastlines and scenic landscapes than for its wealth of whitewater, but the best kept non-secret of the UK paddling scene is that Wales offers multitudinous river adventures. Rob Litherland takes us on a whirlwind tour of paddling in Wales, from the dawn patrols and creeks of the North to some of the lesser-known classics in the South, with plenty more in-between.

INTERVIEW – DANIEL EGGER

The best word to describe Daniel Egger must be “ubiquitous.” At the age of 28, he has founded an influential paddling crew in his home country of

Austria, premiered a film at the Rosenheim Film Festival, and in 2018 alone, paddled in 19 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America. We caught up with Egger to hear more about his travels and his perspective on making kayaking your life.