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.

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WORLD WHITE WATER 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.

Raundalselva A RIVER WORTH FIGHTING FOR • Norway’s picturesque Raundalselva River is a non-stop kayaking playground. Only one rapid remains un-paddled over the 40 km of road-accessible river that offers nine sections and a variety of class II-V from March to December. Yet the Raundalselva offers far more than entertainment. Its whitewater has come to unite and define a local community, and through this, has become a symbol for the value and necessity of pristine rivers in an increasingly industrialized world.

THE TEARS OF SHIVA • Exploring the Humla Karnali, Nepal’s Sacred River Corridor

META INCOGNITA A Waterfall Tour of the Meta Incognita Peninsula • What do you do when your next expedition is canceled and plans B and C are suddenly off-limits? Turn to Google Earth to figure out where the next best thing you can reach is, of course. For Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair-Landry, this meant undertaking a casual tour of Nunavut’s near-uninhabited Meta Incognita Peninsula for the possibility of paddling over 30 waterfalls and rapids. The catch? Getting the goods required hiking nearly 60 kilometers in, up, and in and up, with boats, gear, 20 days of food, camping equipment, and your every day Arctic essentials.

MATT TERRY & the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute • Each year, the Kayak Session Awards celebrate athleticism and innovation in our sport. The 2020 award for river-centric nonprofit went to the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute. For a few days, the ERI enjoyed a brief and overdue burst of international recognition. Following reports that the ERI was making significant headway in protecting 12 rivers in Napo province - where Ecuador’s best whitewater is concentrated - Chandra Brown reached out to ERI founder Matt Terry to propose an article about the ERI. She found, of course, that it’s impossible to separate the organization from Matt himself, and his uncommon and unforgettable work of doggedly changing the course of river conservation from the Andes to the Amazon.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF HILLEKES WHY THE HILLEKE BOYS – BODIE, DAX, DANIEL, AND KELLY – ARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF KAYAKING BROTHERS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. • 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.

WINTER FLATWATER MAGIC TRICK THE ART OF THE FELIX! • In this column, Bartosz shares the magic of freestyle. More than just learning tricks, developing freestyle skills will progress your kayaking by allowing you to feel more confident on the river and more comfortable and controlled in challenging situations.

HOW TO SAVE (ACCESS TO) A RIVER PART V: IT TAKES A COMMUNITY • In this column, Priscilla explains the importance of relationship building, mutual respect, and how paddlers can lead efforts in building...