Laura Farrell

Nickname: Laura "Fo'real" Farrell

DOB: February 28, 1984

State/Hometown: Bryson City, NC

Favorite place to paddle/favorite drop: The steep creeks of the Appalachian mountains in the fall and California high sierra country in the summer.

About Me: Hailing from the flat lands of Florida, I moved to the mountains of North Carolina soon after graduating from high school. It is there that I was fortunate enough to be introduced to whitewater kayaking eight years ago. Since then I have spent as much time as possible on the river. When I am not working on the water as a kayak instructor, I like to get out and explore the world's steepest creeks by way of my Nomad.



Playboat: Kingpin 6.2

Creekboat: Nomad 8.5

Favorite Move: The Fader Boof

Favorite Music: Most of it

Must-Have Accessory: My Macbook Pro

Other Hobbies/Activities: Sea kayaking, mountain biking, road biking, backpacking... I just like being outside.

Professional Accomplishments: I have finished top three in the women's division of the Green Race all four times I competed, including a tie for first place in 2008. I finished second place in the Russell Fork Race in both 2008 and 2009 and received first in the 2010 race. I have also competed in a number of other races including the Cherry Creek Race,  Watauga Race and the Giant Slalom Race on the Green with similar placings.

Why you love kayaking: Wow, there's so many reasons. I love it because of the places it takes me and the people is introduces me to. I love it because when I am sitting at the top of a big rapid my mind is clear and nothing else but that rapid matters. I love it because its a great excuse to get outside and exercise with the people you love. I love that it challenges me, both mentally and physically. I pretty much love everything about it.

Media (pictures, videos, blogs, websites, youtube channels, etc.):
blogs:www.theliquidlifestyle.blogspot.com, www.laurakfarrell.blogspot.com
videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=3VJHgBqz-f4http://vimeo.com/channels/147073