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.

Kayak Session Magazine

WATER IS THICKER THAN BLOOD

GALLERY SHOT

WORLD WHITEWATERNEWS • 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.

MODI KHOLA EXPRESS RETURNS, NEPAL NOVEMBER 2022

MILL RACE MASSACRE & ICEMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, SALUDA RIVER, SC, USA JANUARY 2023

BENHAM BASH, DESCHUTES RIVER, BEND, OREGON, OCTOBER 2022

15TH ALSESECA RACE, TLAPACOYAN, MEXICO, JANUARY 2024

NILE RIVER FESTIVAL, JINJA, UGANDA, JANUARY 26TH-29TH 2023

JONDACHI FEST, TENA, ECUADOR, JANUARY 2023

CLARE GLENS RACE, CLARE GLENS FOREST, IRELAND, JANUARY 2023

TOBA FEST, ASAHAN, NORTH SUMATRA INDONESIA, NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022

BIG WAVE HUNTING, RIO TAPAJÓS, BRAZIL, DECEMBER 2022

WALES NEVER FAILS, NOVEMBER 2022

HOT DOG CREEK, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 2023

SALTO DEL AMARILLO, ECUADOR, FEBRUARY 2023

FIRST DESCENTS, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, WINTER 2023

SUMATRA EXPLORATIONS, ASAHAN, NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2022

FIRST DESCENT, SILLAHERTANE RIVER, KILGARVAN, COUNTY KERRY, IRELAND, NOVEMBER 2022

DEMON SLIDE, KEENEY'S CREEK, WV, FEBRUARY 2023

BATOKA GORGE DAM UPDATE, ZAMBEZI RIVER, FEBRUARY 2023

SAVE THE OETZ: KAUNERTAL HYDROPOWER EXPANSION PETITION UPDATE

Arunachal Pradesh Return to the land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains • In India’s northeastern corner, draining off the eastern side of the Himalayas and weaving between countries and cultures is a braided network of rivers with whitewater some call the best they’ve ever paddled. Arunachal Pradesh is home to one of the world’s largest drainages, and the endless potential for high-quality whitewater in the Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains should be no surprise. Still, navigating a trip to Arunachal Pradesh is nearly as complex as the rapids and rivers it holds; a reminder to trust the process and enjoy the ride.

NEW VEINS WHITEWATER OF THE NEW RIVER GORGE • Have you ever wondered where the highest concentration of whitewater is in the United States? No, it’s not the PNW or even the Southeast USA. Instead, nestled in West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains lies a wealth of whitewater and a vibrant culture that extends far beyond the Gauley. Corey Lilly shares why the Kanawha River Basin might be the best place to be a paddler in the US, and how the rivers surrounding the newest US national park are helping to carve a new future for West Virginia.

SUMMER OF STORMS ENDLESS RAIN IN NEW ZEALAND'S BAY OF PLENTY • Nestled in New Zealand's North Island, in the heart of the Bay of Plenty, is a time-tested Whitewater Eden. Summer in Okere Falls typically promises endless Class III/V joy laps down the Kaituna and Wairoa rivers, and if flows line up right, a Kaimai classic. This year, months of relentless rains gave Rob Collister the endless summer of creeking he had always imagined, inspiring a long-awaited return to old favorites and rarely run treats and a new appreciation for the old faithful.

Interview BARTOSZ CZAUDERNA • The constant drive for progress, a global community, and a...