Kayak Session Magazine

The biggest whitewater kayaking magazine in the world. If a photo speaks a thousand words, then Kayak Session is an encyclopedia. Dubbed the ‘National Geographic’ of whitewater kayaking, we collaborate with some of the best photographers and most acclaimed writers in the outdoor industry. Our photo concept is to show stunning images of kayakers in their element. This photos-first idea is coupled with a creative layout and fresh content, sure to inspire our readers with every issue. Kayak Session is the essential reading for whitewater kayakers worldwide.

No More Chasing Waterfalls?

GALLERY SHOT

WORLD WHITEWATER NEWS • This ongoing column is a place to report on the current news, latest descents, expeditions, people and trends in the whitewater world.The world is indeed a big place but the river connects us all. This column attempts to keep us in touch throughout the world paddling community.

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MANIK TANEJA & JACOPO NORDERA - MALABAR RIVER FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS • The 2018 edition of the Malabar River Festival, taking place from July 18-22nd in the Kerala Region of southern India, promises to be one of the year’s biggest whitewater events.We met with organizers Jacopo Nordera and Manik Taneja to hear more about how the MRF has evolved from its original goal of promoting rivers in Southern India to attract the world‘s best paddlers, encourage kayaking whitewater locally, and to develop the sport across the Asian subcontinent.

LETTER FROM HUMLA • The First All Nepali Mission To The Humla Karnali

Here Be Dragons - Creeking in Wales - • Small but mighty: Within the 20,000 odd kilometers2 that form the boundary of Wales lies a surprisingly wide variety of rivers and runs to satisfy even the most well-traveled paddler. For the intrepid willing to brave inclement weather and chase the water from run to run, an action-packed day of adventure awaits. Rob Litherland takes us on a hectic, whirlwind tour of the Welsh whitewater classics, traveling from North to South along the dragon’s back.

SAVE OUR RIVERS

PADDLING IN WALES | INFO BOX

DANIEL EGGER • You may not recognize his name, but there is a good chance you have encountered Daniel Egger on a river somewhere around the world. In 2017 alone, the 28-year-old founding father of the Austrian crew the Vboyz traveled and kayaked in 19 countries, paddling everything from the flatwater of the Danube to first descents in Europe and the big water of the North Fork Payette and Indus. We caught up with Daniel to learn more about the man hidden behind the tattoos and to hear his perspective on making kayaking your life.

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE FREERIDE REVOLUTION • Nick Troutman explores the fun in freeride and the exploding resurgence in the popularity of slicey boats as a way to play your way down the river, from the cascadas of the Rio Alseseca to the Little White Salmon.

OTTILIE ROBINSON-SHAW WHITEWATER PARK RATS:THE NEXT GENERATION OF FREESTYLE CHAMPIONS • Up and coming paddlers help keep our sport growing and evolving. In this column, World Class Academy Principal Capo Rettig interviews new, young talent to explore themes of the whitewater scene.

THE TOOLBOX • In this column, Nouria questions which paddle offset works best, asking if there is truly only one right answer when it comes to whitewater.

FULL CIRCLE: THE WORLD OF WHITEWATER KAYAK DESIGN ACCORDING TO EJ… • In this column, EJ takes a break from fitness to look at how history repeats in the evolution and revolutions of kayak design.

FEELING SMALL IN BIG PLACES • In this column, Priscilla reflects on the rewards of paddling in the remote landscapes of National Parks.

SUDDEN HEARING LOSS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY • In this column, Doctor Jessie addresses sudden onset hearing loss, looking at causes,...