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2020

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(people) of water by Chaco (23:00)

For thousands of years, outrigger canoes have connected diverse cultures and people around the world. Chaco is proud to present (people) of water, a film following the story of Rob Prechtl, a member of the USA Men's Raft Team, as he and his fellow rafters connect their whitewater roots to the open ocean.

Emily Jackson: It Runs in the Family by 2019 GoPro Mountain Games (02:53)

We take an inside look at the life of professional whitewater kayaker, Emily Jackson, as she gears up for the 2019 GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado.

Patagonia Triple Crown by Nomade Media (14:01)

Nouria Newman, Ben Stooksberry and Eric Boomer hitting it hard in Patagonia. Lots of bushwhacking but EPIC water!

Red Bull: Follow Me x Nouria Newman by Tomz FPV (0:58)

Something different... Extreme conditions to fly my drones, following Nouria Newman for Red Bull with the very best crew : Supersizefilms!

Road to 100 by NRS (09:22)

The South Ram River, near the small town of Nordegg, Alberta, stands out to a select group of kayakers because of a beautiful series of waterfalls spread throughout its canyon walls. The tallest waterfall on the river, Ram Falls, cascades nearly 100 feet to a pool below. For years, paddlers have visited the South Ram River to run the Class 5 canyon, but always opt to enjoy the view of Ram safely from the riverbanks. Three kayakers logged the first descent of Ram in 2012. Six years later, extremely low water levels forced Edward Muggridge to abandon his first attempt at Ram Falls. He all but gave up his dream to run this hundred-footer. Liam Fournier followed Edward Muggridge's journey to paddle 100-foot Ram Falls. Mentored by world-class kayaker, Aniol Serrasolses, Road to 100 takes us deeper into the attempts and the failures, the anxieties and the skills involved in successfully running massive waterfalls.

Summer Done Right by Camp MAY Winners (05:02)

Doesn't matter what sport - these guys and gals are sending it off drops. From kayaking to cliff diving to even biking, our Campfire winners are huckin' it. Congrats to our May Campfire winners! We hope you enjoy all your new gear.

The Gap Year by Hayden Voorhees (03:14)

After graduating High School, Hayden Voorhees took a Gap Year to travel the world in search of epic rivers to run. This film is a compilation of his year long adventure.

The Long River Home by Seth Dahl (19:57)

NPFF Winner 2020 Professional Documentary The Long River Home is a 20 minute documentary film about overcoming the residual impacts of war through kayaking with a team. Aaron Howell and Russell Davies are combat veterans who were injured in war and now come together for another mission as they guide blind Navy veteran, Lonnie Bedwell, on his third trip through the Grand Canyon. Over a 14 day river trip they battle more than 80 powerful rapids, screaming directions to Lonnie the whole way. Always looming downstream roars Lava Falls, the largest rapid of them all. Throughout the journey they remember their past experiences and learn that negotiating the rapids of life is as simple as forming a team, kicking out in the current, and finding a line through the chaos.

This Week at Steep Creek by 2019 GoPro Mountain Games (02:14)

This year's Steep Creek Championships brought out the absolute best in these kayakers. It was no easy feat to pass through the final drop in the Steep Creek course, with rocks taking out the kayakers one by one. In the end though, it was Dane Jackson and Adriene Levknecht taking the win.

Whitewater Awakens 2019 by U.S. National Whitewater Center (01:56)

While the Whitewater Center is open year-round, our whitewater channels get a break for a few months during the winter - but come spring, it's time to celebrate its return. Come and get it, March through October.

Whitewater Presents: EXPLORE, Chapter One by Tyler Allyn and Cooper Lambla (06:00)

It doesn't have to be the first, the longest, or the tallest. You don't have to be the best, most famous, or even have much of a reason at all. When a passion or desire takes hold within, all you have to do is explore. The U.S. National Whitewater Center presents EXPLORE Chapter One, a short film by Cooper Lambla and Tyler Allyn about the pursuit of the active, outdoor lifestyle. Shot on location in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Presented by the U.S. National Whitewater Center

Whitewater Presents: EXPLORE, Chapter Two by Tyler Allyn and Cooper Lambla (05:16)

NPFF Winner 2020 Professional General When the opportunity to do something new arises, what will you do? The U.S. National Whitewater Center presents EXPLORE Chapter Two, a short film by Tyler Allyn and Cooper Lambla about the pursuit of the active, outdoor lifestyle. Shot on location in Labrador, Canada. Presented by the U.S. National Whitewater Center

Whitewater Stories: Ava Christensen U.S. National Whitewater Center (00:50)

After learning to paddle at the U.S. National Whitewater Center Kayak Camp, Ava Christensen has quickly become a young ripper. At age 15, she has already paddled world-class rivers such as the White Nile in Uganda and is making a name for herself in freestyle kayaking - most recently taking second place in Jr. Women's at U.S. Freestyle Nationals.

Whitewater Story U.S. National Whitewater Center (04:28)

Whitewater began as an idea; to engage people of all ages and abilities in the active, outdoor lifestyle. Today, 1,300 acres later with almost 30 activities, over 40 miles of trail, and engaging programming from all around the world, our focus remains the same.

Would you Kayak at These Places? by SENT (02:34)

Tenaya Falls in California might not be your first kayaking destination since it isn't exactly the easiest natural waterslide to get to. Maybe you'd prefer somewhere cold? Or perhaps even in Vail at the GoPro Mountain Games? Wherever it be, we're assuming you'd send it just as hard.

Accomplished Amateur

2018-2019 Holiday Highlights (02:58)

Rare drop and beauty of the East Fork Dam between Cloudland and Desoto Park areas. Putin drop at Johnnies. Some caves just below Desoto Falls. South Sauty - Martha’s Ledge. Suicide section of Little River Canyon Class V Avalanche and Pinball. Bowling Alley of North Chickamauga. All filmed with GoPro Hero 7 in North East Alabama except for North Chick. Note* If you pause video in high def when going under the dam you will see soda straw Stalactites hanging the dam is so old.

APURIMAC The River Call by Hugo Clouzeau (53:53)

NPFF Winner 2020 Accomplished Documentary From the furthest sources of the Amazons to the calm water of the Peruvian jungle, 6 kayakers embark upon a 17 days self-supported descent on the Rio Apurimac. Led by their passion of the river and adventure desire, those 6 friends are gradually paddling far in the Andes heart. A journey along the tormented sacred Inca waters.This trip is about living off little, united, in a pristine environnement, unexploited by mankind. From the Peruvian mountains to the entrance of the Amazon rain forest, this movie recounts a long and difficult ride through the guts of the Andes where only kayakers can access.

Backyard Southeast Fall (07:36)

This is how early Fall in the Southeast feels to me. It's a time where all my friends are at the river, and everyone is happy to just have fun. Training for the races hasn't hit full force yet, and everything is just absolutely beautiful. You don't have to go anywhere else to find family. You don't have to go anywhere else to find beauty. You don't have to go anywhere else to find world class whitewater. It's all in your backyard.

Beaverfest 2019 (05:29)

Beaverfest: we load up ina truck, and start driving North. 16 hours of driving later, we're basically in Canada. OKay, not Canada, but there are Canadians there. Everyone goes paddling. Some people get trashed. The river is all stained dark by the tannic acid. The rocks are big, the rapids are big, the bonfires are big, and it's a three day weekend so we get more of all three. Beaverfest.

Charging Arc by Gabe DeWitt (04:29)

Find the seam of the fold, and you’re in. Path finding of a water warrior, with Jim Snyder. Fascination Alley, Cheat River Narrows, West Virginia. A Charging Arc is the observer’s path through the water in relation to everything else. "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science." ~Albert Einstein

Sinking Deep Thoughts by Gabe DeWitt (04:14)

The “Realm” is our name for where we roam. We just go around for a little while and then come back to the real world. And the Lure is strong. “Just one more good one” , and “One more like that” ARE good enough reasons to get frazzled to the point where you’re not sure what day of the week it is... or care. ~Jim Snyder

Class V Fly Fishing (13:09)

Somewhere in Alaska’s remote Bristol Bay region lie hidden whitewater gems and an abundance of salmon and trout.

Green River Takeover 2019 (04:29)

The Green River takeover is a year event held on North Carolina's Green River. Bringing women together to empower, support, and inspire the women boating community. The event is in memory of two of their own, Shannon Christy and Maria Noakes. The 6th Annual event held in 2019 saw 98 women participate and raised $7,200 for the Shannon Christy and the Live Like Maria Memorial Funds.

Lesser Ran Creeks, Vol. 1 (07:52)

Two years of exploring the Southeastern U.S., chasing elusive, rare, and often logistically demanding creeks in the more remote regions of the Southern Appalachians. Volume 1 features 25 streams between North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with the goal of inspiring new generations of paddlers to explore and create their own adventure

Montañas (04:18)

We all get to show up in the everyday of life, for many of us that is the rigid, mundane, and boring. Escape into the daydream of adventure. Into the mountains we go.

Oh Be Joyful Kayaking race (03:45)

Best friends packraft the Colorado River in Colorado and Utah by hiking in through Rattlesnake Canyon and paddling Horsethief, Ruby, and Westwater Canyon.

Paddle With Silverbirch (11:19)

Trip through Europe for the first Paddle With Silverbirch event finishing up with King of the Alps race and side trip by the Sickline Course at high flow.

Paddling while Pregnant by Diane Brasuell (01:55)

2018 NPFF Friday keynote speaker, Diane Brasuell, discussed finding a balance with work, life, and paddling and how to make time to get to the river. Here she is, a few months later, enjoying the river just a few weeks before she welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world.

Part One: Into the Klinaklini (03:34)

In Part One of Into the Klinaklini, a team of women kayakers embarks on a mission to paddle the "unnrunable" gorge of the Klinaklini River in British Columbia. This three-part series follows Maranda Stopol, Darby McAdams, Jo Kemper and Jordan Slaughter as they navigate the Klinaklini Gorge.

Part Two: The Tributary (04:26)

Maranda, Darby, Jordan, and Jo try to keep their spirits up as they portage steep cliffs through dense devil's club. Meanwhile, the river continues to swell and the team is forced to consider their options. Part two of our three-part series following an all-women's first descent attempt of the Klinaklini River in British Columbia.

Part Three: The Group Decision (05:24)

Tensions rise as the team assess and reassess their options for getting out of the Klinaklini gorge. With water levels not going down and time running out, Maranda, Jo, Darby, and Jordan are forced to make a hard decision. The final episode of the three-part series following an all-women's first descent attempt of the Klinaklini River in British Columbia.

Stephen Miller USA 2019 (06:57)

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The Chakachamna River: A New Alaskan Classic by Andrea Peel (15:04)

NPFF Winner 2020 Accomplished General The Chakachamna River embodies everything that draws Brendan and Parker to Alaska: the massive whitewater, the history of exploration, the abundance of wildlife and the challenges that come with paddling remote rivers. Motivated by the failings of former paddlers decades ago, but encouraged by local bush pilot Jay Mahan’s multiple descents, they set out to explore the ‘unrunnable’ Chakachamna River and attempt to paddle across Cook Inlet.

The Lure of the Realm by Gabe DeWitt (04:51)

The Struggle (20:19)

The short film details a 20 day, 280 mile trip through the Grand Canyon in February/March of 2019. My goal is to emphasize the need to still get out and explore while being mature and balancing the work/hobby struggle. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed making it!

Up the Creek Without a Paddle by Caleb Roberts (03:56)

Caleb Roberts enjoying a great day in whitewater with a paddleboat on the Ottawa River in Canada. Comedy.

On the River of No Return (02:19)

Simple scenes from a simple time. Middle Fork of the Salmon.

Amateur

Chile 2019 by Brad Huie (04:08)

Trip of a lifetime through Pucón Kayak Retreat. I’ve been dreaming of kayaking in Chile for years. We travelled through 5 Regions south of Santiago to Pucón. Rivers included are the Nuble, Blanco, Nevados, and Palguin. Enjoy!

Drawn To Water (01:34)

What is it that draws us to water? To canyons and coastlines and glaciers and lakes? What is it that keeps us dreaming about these places, not thinking about the paper due tomorrow, or next week’s presentation, or whatever it is that’s stinking up the fridge? What is it that leads us here...” What draws us to water is what drives us every day at NRS. Stroll through our headquarters in Moscow, Idaho and you’ll meet passionate rafters, whitewater kayakers, sea kayakers, stand up paddlers, kayak anglers and fly fishermen. Whether designing gear, assembling products, creating catalogs, answering phone calls or shipping orders, we are dedicated to providing the equipment, expertise and inspiration that empowers adventures on the water.

For the Love of Falling by Gabe DeWitt (03:22)

NPFF Winner 2020 Best Amateur. A simple just for fun short of Rose Wall sinking at the Alley

Gauley Days 2019 (08:22)

Five weeks of Fayetteville boating in 8 minutes. Good lines, bad lines, and more bad lines.

How to Pin a Canoe (02:10)

Whitewater Canoeing: How to Pin a Canoe... Suck Creek, TN “You’re Doing It Wrong”

Kayaker on Fire! by SENT (02:23)

Bringing extreme kayaking to a whole other level! Watch as professional kayaker, Rafa Ortiz, gets set on fire and then sent into a waterfall.

My First White Water Experience (02:15)

This video highlights my first white water experience on the Ocoee River in Tennessee with my skydiving friends. I didn't really know what to expect on this trip and I was terrified until I got on the water. This single experience has opened up a whole new world of adventure and comradery. Since then I have been back to the river whenever I could with even booking an overnight trip on the Gauley River in West Virginia with Adventures on the Gorge. I have even joined some local Facebook groups and plan on attending roll classes to prepare for next summer.

My Home Run: Chris Koll x Moose River by Eric Adsit (02:26)

The Moose River represents a unique part of whitewater history: negotiating dam release schedules to ensure recreational boating opportunities. Local paddler, Chris Koll was an important advocate in the fight to establish 20 release days a year on the Bottom Moose, something that had never been done in the history of U.S. river conservation. “The Moose is an interesting river. You have in about a 20-mile stretch pieces of river that are appropriate for almost every ability level.” At nearly 70 years old, Chris still loves the challenge of big drops and technical creeks, but convenience, fun, and good company have become equally important over the years. “At the Moose, you show up, you hang out, you get on the river, you get off and a half-hour later you’re in Old Forge on a comfortable bar stool ordering beef dip at Slickers.” This is Chris Koll and this is his Home Run.