Brendan Wells

Nickname: B

Age: 17

State/Hometown: Trout Lake, WA

Favorite place to paddle/favorite drop: Little White Salmon, White Nile, Zambezi. Favorite drop has to be Spirit Falls on the Little White . . .

About Me: I've lived in the Columbia river Gorge my entire life and am one of the lucky kids that has been raised on the water. For almost six years now, my older brother Todd Wells and I have been rallying up every steep drainage in Oregon and Washington in our old beat up Subaru looking for the next epic creek or waterfall. If not scouting a new local gem, our days are spent on the Little White Salmon and White Salmon rivers enjoying life in the Pacific Northwest.

Playboat: Agent 6.2/ Crazzy 88 6.2

Creekboat: Nomad 8.5

Favorite Move: boof-stomp/tuck

Favorite Music: Dubstep and Gangster Rap

Must-Have Accessory: ipod

Other Hobbies/Activities: I enjoy skiing in the winter, mountain biking in the summer, cruisin the asphalt on my motorcycle, traveling the world and writing on my blog.

Professional Accomplishments: World Record Holder for tallest waterfall ran by a junior (shared with my bro, Todd Wells)

Why Brendan loves kayaking: "I love the lifestyle, freedom, and beauty that naturally pairs with kayaking. I've met the most interesting, animated, and kind people in the world and have had the opportunity in all corners of the world, from Alaska to Mexico to Africa.

Check out Brendan's blog!