Northwest Paddling

December 6, 2009

1st Day in Costa Rica- oh so warm!

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Meet Arturo Oropeza- our masterful Costa Rican partner who wows, and dazzles all of our students.  I was met at the airport by his big smile, and new this years trips were going to be better than ever.  A late night red eye from Portland flew through Newark, and on to San Jose.  Did a bunch of Roll practice in the pool with Ciado, and we all headed to the canopy tour tomorrow.  Then off to several of Costa Rica’s best rivers!  Next week we will be working with a bunch of kids (age 9-14) so it is time to go scout all the sections before they arrive.  If you are reading this from North America- sorry- it is 85 degrees right now, and NICE!

If you are interested in Costa Rica 2010, drop me a line at sam@eNRGkayaking.com.

November 10, 2009

Slideshow: Riddle of the Tsangpo!

Join Charlie Munsey in Hood River Nov. 11th for his presentation of his 1st descent of Tibet’s Tsangpo River! He’ll also cover the history of expedition kayaking – twenty years of expedition kayaking in the Himalayas and North America. He’ll showcase Mount Kailas, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s holiest places. People travel thousands of miles to Kailas, where they make a clockwise circuit – sometimes on their knees.

Location: Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, Hood River

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8 at the Kayak Shed or at the Columbia Center

September 24, 2009

Costa Rica Whitewater & Surf Safari 2009!

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The time is NOW to expand your whitewater realm beyond the Pacific NW. The time is NOW to ditch that dry suit! Spend a week with guides from Portland’s world class kayak school in and around Quepos Costa Rica! We’ve hand picked Quepos because its location delivers a variety of peak outdoor experiences, close to surf, rainforest, mountains & rivers that offer every level of activity from class V drops to serene paddles through mangroves. Tour dates are December 5-12 and 12-19 2009!

Led by ACA-certified guides and instructors, Northwest River Guides adventure tours combine exciting on-land activities with the best whitewater experience possible. Not to sound cliche but you WILL come home with memories to last a lifetime!

Unlike other outfitters, our adventour is designed to spend the least amount of time in transit and the most time on Costa Rican rivers and surf! With world class national parks, warm water and lush jungles, sweet ocean waves and fantastic class whitewater, this is an adventure you can’t miss!

Our multi-sport extravaganza combines whitewater experiences on the Upper and Lower Naranjo, the Savegre, as well as sea kayaking and hiking, surfing, forest canopy and cultural immersion. We’ll pay a visit to Manuel Antonio National Park.

Details: Novice and intermediate whitewater kayakers with a solid roll and rafters of any level. We will tackle some There will be higher level kayaking offered on the Upper Naranjo. No experience necessary for rafters. Light hiking.

Come and enjoy the holiday season in style! Call 503-772-1122 for specifics! Equipment provided.

March 25, 2009

World Record Waterfall on NBC Today Show

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The World Record was more than twice the size of this waterfall.  Wild huh?

Tomorrow morning at 7:33am on the NBC Today show will be an interview with Ben Stokesberry and Pedro about Pedros recent history shattering 127 foot freefall world record descent in Brazil.  The pictures from this drop look amazing- crystal clear warm water.  It sounds like he got stuck behind the falls for a little while, but came out otherwise unscathed.  Wow- the bar has been raised once again.  First Tao with the 99 foot waterfall, then Tyler stomping Alexandria Falls- 113, now Pedro surviving a 127 footer.  Whats next?  How about a creeking clinic with NRG to get your boof on:)  Enjoy.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29892555#29892555

February 17, 2009

Costa Rica Kayaking

Every year Northwest Rivers Guides runs international whitewater adventure trips around the world.  After some great trips this fall to Africa and India, we’ll head to the beautiful pacific coast of Costa Rica.  Basing out of the charming town of Quepos, NRG will paddle, raft, surf and hike in the mountains, rivers and 70 degree sea.  2009 will be our 10th year of running paddling trips to Costa Rica and the best yet!

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Sea kayaking on the Naranjo River near Quepos, Costa Rica with Northwest River Guides.

February 14, 2009

East Tibet Whitewater Trip

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There are only 2 slots left. Call to sign up for this one.  It is going to be an experience of a lifetime with some of the best guides in the world. Call 503.887.5033 and talk to Sam or email- sam@eNRGkayaking.com- Its coming up quick, and tickets to Lhasa from the west coast are about $1600 right now. Click here for the full itinerary

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February 6, 2009

Skookumchuck Ultimate Surfing Trip

British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast is home to some of the most stunning and spectacular landscapes in the world.  Seaside mountain peaks and glaciated fjords, blanketed with evergreens.  Deep, clear water teeming with life.  And a natural wonder unlike any other, Skookumchuck.  Skook is a surfer’s paradise and one of the most reknowned kayaking spots in the world.  Join Northwest River Guides’ professional instructors for a trip full of fun, laughter and learning.  Aug 15-20, 2009.  For more information or to register, call 503.772.1122.

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Northwest River Guides Instructor Ben Liotta surfs Skook

February 1, 2009

International Whitewater Adventure Trips

Each year, Northwest River Guides – formerly eNRG Kayaking – puts together a host of international trips to remote countries in search of the best whitewater. We have organized adventure trips for the last 10 years, exploring whitewater in Nepal, Tibet, Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, and many other locales.

In the coming months, you will see details about our 2009 international whitewater programs to the following countries.

Costa Rica
India
Uganda / Tanzania
Nepal

Sign up early if you want to be on any of these mailing lists.

These adventure trips are typically for people who are interested in expedition style trips, but are for all skill levels (except when noted). We take rafters, kayakers and even the occasional inflatable kayak.These adventure trips are extremely popular, as it not only gets you to unique whitewater, but it also immerses you in another culture.

If you have any questions and want to be on our mailing list for future international expeditions, contact our international expedition coordinator, Donovan Pacholl. Donovan@enrgkayaking.com. We sometimes plan trips more than 1 to 2 years in advance so start talking with us sooner than later.

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