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2016

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Chaos Theory by Mike McKay (12:43)

Chaos Theory is a journey into the refuge of wild spaces and the will to ease the human spirit. Each paddler embarks on a search for solace, into the realm of the river, places of unhinged motion and force. Amid the fury of whitewater and the omnipotence of a soaring waterfall, the paddlers discover the stillness they seek in the enduring and familiar rhythm of the river, the place where chaos is revealed.

Bearfoot by Nate Wilson (05:26)

Flowing along the southern border of the rugged Kalmiopsis Wilderness, the North Fork of the Smith River is one of the most beautiful stretches of river anywhere. Long valued as a recreational resource for whitewater and fishing, along with being an important source of clean drinking water for the populations of Gasquet, Crescent City, and Smith River in California, the North Fork of the Smith River has nevertheless come to be threatened by an industrial scale nickel strip mine in its headwaters. This film is the story of "Beafoot" Brad Camden's life along the river and his hope to preserve it for future generations to enjoy.

Delta Dawn by Peter McBride (16:20)

The Colorado River hasn't kissed the sea in almost two decades -- until the spring of 2014 when an experimental pulse of water was released into this forgotten delta. A team of river runners followed the water to witness this unprecedented restoration effort, and attempted to be the only, and potentially the last to float the Colorado River to the sea by paddle board. With unpredictable adventure as the backdrop, filmmaker Pete McBride tells the story of Western water, a challenged Colorado River and the uplifting potential for environmental restoration via collaboration, all through his repeated experiences chasing a river to the sea.

Expedition Q - A Crossing of Baffin Island by Sarah McNair-Landry (11:38)

A group of friends set out on an adventure only they could have dreamed up. The journey takes them across Baffin Island's Penny Ice Cap on skis, on a first descent of the Class V Weasel River and finally--by way of traditional kayaks they hand-built themselves--over age-old Inuit hunting routes across the southern portion of the island all the way to sea. Join Erik, Sarah, Eric and Kate on a 1,000-kilometer ski, river, sea kayak and portage across the south portion of the world's fifth-largest island. This is Expedition Q.

Martin’s Boat by Peter McBride (24:03)

Preeminent conservationist David Brower called him his conscience: in the 1950’s when the Bureau of Reclamation proposed two dams in the Grand Canyon—one at Marble Canyon and the other at Bridge Canyon—the late Martin Litton made sure the Sierra Club didn't acquiesce. Martin believed the best way for people to understand how important it was to preserve the Grand Canyon was to have them experience this secret world from the river, but not in just any boat. Martin pioneered whitewater dories on the Colorado River in the 1960’s and started a proud tradition of naming the boats after wild places that had been lost or compromised by the hand of man. Now, some 50 years later, America’s open-air cathedral faces continued threats from development and mining and it’s up to all of us to ensure the crown jewel of our National Park system is protected now and for future generations. Martin’s Boat is a film that honors the legacy of Martin Litton and follows the newest boat in the Grand Canyon Dories fleet, the Marble Canyon, on its maiden voyage down the legendary Colorado River through the grandest canyon on Earth.

Raquette (05:19)

Tucked into the foothills of the Adirondacks is a town dreaming of a flood. Forgotten by time, Colton, New York, slumbers under the steady drone of two interstates and the quiet facade of the Raquette River, eagerly awaiting the perennial alarm. On Labour Day it finally comes when the full force of the river is released for the Raquette Race, the crown jewel of the King of New York series, and the town erupts into a carnival. It is a feast of extraordinary technical skill, drawing in challengers from far across the region for one of the most difficult races of the North East. While the celebrations are fleeting, the experience of the cherished waterway and the gifts it brings are never forgotten. Thanks to American Whitewater and their positive relationship with Brookfield Power the river can be enjoyed for years to come.

Salween Spring by Will Stauffer-Norris (08:47)

Travis Winn has been running rivers in China for 15 years. He’s explored first descents, but also watched rivers disappear behind dams. Now he’s founded a rafting company to bring Chinese to see their rivers before they’re gone. “Salween Spring” is Travis’s meditation on change, personal struggle, and kayaking along China’s frontier.

Stakeout 2015 by Featherweight Kayaks (02:06)

Stakeout kayaking in the Ottawa Valley with the crew!

The Yukon Blues by Teresa D’Elia (Producer) and Igor D’India (Director) (51:06)

In 1965 well known mountaineer and reporter Walter Bonatti, accomplished a solo expedition by canoe down the Yukon and Porcupine rivers for Epoca (Italian Magazine). Visiting the gold rush sites, he moved from the Chilkoot Pass up north to the Klondike. He experienced the amazing Yukon ice breaks in Dawson City, explored the Bonanza and El Dorado Creeks, and prepared himself for the long canoe trip. He paddled down the Yukon from Whitehorse (YT) to Fort Yukon (AK), moved to Old Crow and paddled back to Tanana down the Porcupine and the Yukon rivers. “The Yukon blues” is Igor D’India’s attempt to recreate this journey and to document what has changed since then, with the fresh view of a young explorer.

The Way We Go by Tomass Marnics (05:15)

Two Blades team travels the World and explores the remote rivers of Georgia, Central Asia and Siberia. Big volume rivers, high waterfalls, huge rapids, old military trucks and helicopters, untouched nature and friendly people - that's what expedition kayaking is all about. Let your dream change your life Before your life will change your dream...

Accomplished Amateur

Ben Ghertner 2016 Promo by Benjamin Ghertner (02:58)

Big Drops, Big Waves, Big Rivers...Looking back just makes me excited for whats next and I think this years going to be a good one!

Deep Creek - Idaho Desert Boating by Michael Dunning (01:18)

Yesterday was my brother Andrew's birthday and instead of playing pin the tail on the donkey we decided to go on a little adventure to check out Deep Creek, a small creek in Southern Idaho that only flows for a couple weeks a year when excess irrigation water is flushed through it. The run was narrow, rocky, brushy, and AWESOME! Happy birthday bro.

Late Season Beauty - White Salmon River by Michael Dunning (00:57)

On our way back from a surprise trip to Portland, we stopped near Hood River to check out the White Salmon river. There aren’t a whole lot of rivers still running in the West, but the White Salmon runs almost year round. It was pretty low, so we didn’t paddle the harder upper section we wanted to, but we got a sweet scenic tour through the easy lower section, ending with a nice little drop through Husum Falls.

Shootout at Sang Run by Chris Preperato (06:43)

"The shooting has stopped at Sang Run." That was the sentence that drew me into this project. Tucked into a tiny article in the AW journal, it was a sentence that amazed me. I had been paddling the river for several years, yet I had never heard the story of boaters getting shot at. How did things get so bad in Sang Run that people pulled out guns? And how long had it been happening that boaters accepted it as normal?

The Highwater Mark by Chris Preperato (05:22)

John Regan had his hiking boots in the back of his boat. He knew, with the Upper Yough at seven feet, surging and pulsing over rocks instead of around them, he'd spend as much time walking as he would boating that day. With Jeff Snyder, Jess Whittemore, and Roger Zbel, they rode 10,000+ cfs through a gorge that normally holds a tenth the water. And discovered, like earlier boaters pushing the boundaries of the Yough at high water, that surviving the miracle mile is just the beginning.

Upper Cherry Creek by Max Posner (01:47)

What started out as a dream come true; paddling California's Upper Cherry Creek, became a grueling test of mental and physical stamina. So much so that this snippet is all that came of the experience.

Amateur

105 Days of Boating Best of 2015 by Brian Vermillion (04:04)

Hitting my goal of over 100 days of boating I ended up getting on some pretty amazing rivers. Here is just a handful of those rivers.

A Rainy October by Josh Arntzen (10:11)

It was a rainy October in the Southeast. Green Narrows at all kinds of levels, Horsepasture, Overflow, Frogtown, and some from the secret stash in Gnarth Georgia.

Calloway Creek by Nathan Scally (03:49)

Calloway Creek is located in Madison Co, KY. This particular day was a big one.

Carnage by Will Phillips (22:10)

The Gnarnivores' 2015 Carnage Video displays the year's best flips and swims on the Ocoee, Gauley, Yough, Cheat, Chattooga, Chattahoochee, Tellico, Nolichucky, and Cheoah Rivers.

Celestial Falls Young Gunz Huck by Jake Bouchelle (02:08)

A few badass young guns fire up Celestial Falls on the White River in Oregon. A day filled of busted boats, boofs and blood. Enjoy another bit of stout wonderland brought to you by Team Galaxy in the Pacific Northwest. Go to Church!

Cross Strokin’ 7 - Finalmente by Chris Loomis (04:58)

Three open boaters journey deep into the jungles of Veracruz, Mexico, to run waterfalls and rivers that have never been canoed before.

In the Moment by Todd Harbour (17:06)

Collage of a experiences that represent being "In The Moment" and a list of some of my all time favorite rivers.

Keep It Real - Part 1 by Edward Muggridge (11:23)

Part one of a series of edits i want to make about my goals and the goals of some of my best friends who are out just going kayaking every day. we're young and still have a lot of ideas and goals so hopefully these stay afloat!

La Selva by Taylor Cofer (02:55)

La Selva or The Jungle, is a short video encompassing some of the incredible rapids and waterfalls on the Rio Alseseca, Jalacingo, and Oro. Mexico offers an alternative from the winter blues with 70 degree days, sunshine, and hospitable people. There isn't much more you could want.

Life of a Boater at Gauley Fest by Nathan Scally (06:42)

Some quick shots of Gauley Fest 2015 and down river footage.

My Wife Kicks A$$ by Daniel Brasuell (04:12)

For my 100th video I needed something special to make the video of, so that is easy. Diane has been my paddling and life partner for the past 10 years. Last year she graduated med school and became a doctor. During the 4 years of med school she showed a determination to continue boating that was inspiring to say the least. How she managed ~100 days a year on the water in each of the 4 years including 5 international trips all while getting her studies done and taking each step of the boards exams still amazes me. So, this video is of her. The person who inspires me to get out after a "long" week at my job, and who is amazingly patient with me... being me. If she can manage to make all this happen while finishing school... I can't wait to see what the rest of our lives will be like!

One Day in Alaska by Sam Ellis (05:42)

Due to extremely high water levels in Northern BC from rain we diverted our time and effort to a section of river called Cascade Creek near Hyder in Alaska. With little beta and not knowing if the section has been run we had a ourselves a mini Alaskan adventure in steep deep mini canyon looking for some good old whitewater. Hope you enjoy

Pacific Northwonderland by Jake Bouchelle (03:34)

Jake Bouchelle and Ben Ghertner head out for a quick mission on the Green Truss of the White Salmon River in Washington. A snowy day of fluffy whitewater a few stuck trucks and plenty of good times.

Quebec 2015 by Erin Savage (06:59)

Erin Savage, Laura Farrell, and Margaret Williams document a summer roadtrip to Quebec. An unusually wet summer foiled their plan to run a 10 day overnight trip on the Magpie River, but there was no shortage of steep creeks to explore. A little more shameless self-promotion from a mildly notorious weekend warrior ladies crew, who often let their boyfriends come along.

River of Change by Ian Smith (04:27)

River of change shows how whitewater paddleboarding, mentoring, and the art of filmmaking can inspire youth facing adversity to care about rivers and waterways. This film was shot by students of the First Waves Johnstown program when they experienced whitewater, paddling, and filmmaking for the first time.

River Ties by Guy Giaimo-McClung (45:50)

Take a beautiful, yet irreverent, float down the majestic Green River in this study of disparate characters, who form deep bonds as a result of a special woman named Pat. Join this island of misfit toys as they find their own peace on the river. During the making of the film, Pat lost her battle with cancer and this is her story through the eyes of an unlikely family of friends. This is not a sad tale, rather a celebration of her life. May she always have a river to run.

Rock Island by Albert Binkley (02:38)

A small compilation of kayaking the falls, and Sieve City at Rock Island, TN with some friends.

Royal Gorge of the Ark by Brian Vermillion (05:31)

Our trip out to CO was going to start with an easy warm up on the Royal Gorge of the Ark a 3/4 run at normal flows. Once we saw it was running flood levels it was game on!

Search for the Perfect Day by Jason Self & Team OSOM (30:09)

Three kayakers with a mission to raise awareness of the threat of plastic pollution to the world's oceans and rivers travel across the US in search of the root cause of the problem. Their journey to seek out others who inspire with their words and actions, and the elusive "Perfect Day"; a day they can paddle without finding a single piece of plastic or litter in the water, leads to new discoveries and surprisingly simple strategies that have the potential to turn the tide against the onslaught of plastic flooding oceans, rivers, and beaches.

Secrets From South of the Equator by Stiles Tate (03:37)

I spent 97 days in Ecuador for my final semester at Kennesaw State University. As a whitewater kayaker, living in a country so rich with rivers and culture for that long was a dream come true. This video shows just a small glimpse of the many memories and beautiful places I saw while living in Ecuador.

Spring 2015 by Alex Weinert (14:50)

My GoPro edit of my spring boating. Includes K1, OC1, and R1, and obligatory carnage reel.

This Mystery River by Nathan Scally (03:36)

This River is located in Madison Co, KY. One of the steepest runs in the Mad, Co.

Who am I by Don Frank (04:10)

The River and I .... My Escape from Reality

Why We Teach You by Christian Knight (05:50)

To combat the malaise of everyday life, two parents immerse their three young children in the outdoors and whitewater kayaking.