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Women in Charge! Dagger hosts a Green River Takeover

Over 50 women met to paddle the Upper Green, and 24 continued down the Class V Green Narrows section. A raffle was held, in which over $650 was raised for the Shannon Christy Fund, a fund dedicated to getting more women into paddlesports. It was an amazing day, well captured by this video from Gareth Tate, Robby Hogg, and Daniel Brassuell. Enjoy!

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Tom Janney - North Fork of the San Joaquin

Tom Janney's very sobering account of his descent of the North Fork of the San Joaquin, which included a devestating injury to paddler Thomas Moore. Stay safe out there! http://thenexthorizonline.blogspot.com/2014/08/mistakes-we-knew-we-were-making.html

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ROAM designer Snowy Robertson talks with RapidTV

While we were at Outdoor Retailer, Rapid Media TV stopped by to chat with Snowy Robertson, Dagger's lead designer, about the new Dagger Roam. If you were looking to learn more about this boat from the guy who designed it, check out this video.

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ROAM designer Snowy Robertson talks with RapidTV

Rey del Rio Waterfall Championships

Dagger athletes Aniol Serrasoles, Todd Wells, Galen Volkhausen, and Iker Van Dusen competed, and Aniol took third in the waterfall competition. It was a great showing by the world's best kayakers. Todd Wells shot some amazing video, here: Faces of Rey Del Rio from Mountain Mind Collective on Vimeo .

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Rey del Rio Waterfall Championships

Green Race 2014

This year over 160 competitors battled snow, freezing temperatures, and a monkey in the quest for the glass. Congratulations to champions Isaac Levinson and Adriene Levknecht. Notable Dagger finishes were Andrew Holcombe taking fifth, Chris Gragtmans taking ninth only three months out of shoulder surgery, and Dagger's quality control manager Wade Harrison finishing tenth! Way to go!

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Andy Maser's Inspiring "Walk on Water" Video

Andy Maser's Inspiring "Walk on Water" Video

Videographer Andy Maser has crafted a unique and inspiring video of the story of Greg Mallory, an outdoors enthusiast left paralyzed after a skiing accident, who won't let anything stop him from doing what he loves. "When a skiing accident left Greg...

Active Nature Year In Review

Active Nature Year In Review

Active Nature is an organization that offers world class instruction in Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, and fitness. Their mission is to provide adventure, community, and a healthy lifestyle in nature. You can view a slideshow of their year in...

James Bebbington: Nottingham Sessions Video

James Bebbington: Nottingham Sessions Video

James "Pringle" Bebbington gives us a glimpse into his rigorous training regimen and offers some valuable kayaking insight. It doesn't hurt that this video is gorgeous, either. Enjoy.

Wizard's Eye Episode 11 Just Arrived!

Wizard's Eye Episode 11 Just Arrived!

Episode 11 of the Wizard's Eye series from Dagger paddler Tyler Bradt has just gone live. In this episode, the end of the Pacific crossing comes in sight as the expedition continues from the Society Islands, traversing another 2,000 miles into the...

Pat Keller Wins the 2013 Green Race!

Pat Keller Wins the 2013 Green Race!

No doubt the single most famous, most respected, and most competitive creek race on the planet, the annual Green Race remains a fabulous and homespun little affair held each fall on the steepest section of western North Carolina's Green River...

Rapid Media's Outstanding Jitsu Review

Rapid Media's Outstanding Jitsu Review

Rapid Media's Dan Caldwell recently wrote an outstanding review for the Jitsu. Read it below: "It’s not always easy for companies to garner award-winning status with each new product release. Some of the biggest brands in the world have had a few...

Episode 10 of Tyler Bradt's Wizard's Eye Expedition Now Live!

Episode 10 of Tyler Bradt's Wizard's Eye Expedition Now Live!

Here is episode 10 of Dagger paddler Tyler Bradt's Wizard's Eye Expedition. This episode chronicles their journey through the Society Islands, showing them surfing crystal clear waves, swimming with whales, accomplishing the first ever sailboat base...

A New King Reigns in the King of New York Series!

Jared Seiler of Gladwyne, PA was not the favorite going in to the end-of-series Moose Race. That honor went to a racer hailing from Quebec named Billy “Big Deal” Thibault. After the air horn sounded to begin the race though, it all came down to a...

First Descents Out Living It Contest

First Descents Out Living It Contest

When Team Dagger’s Brad Ludden was 12 years old, his Aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. After watching her endure this immense trial, he was inspired to volunteer for a local pediatric oncology program by teaching the participants how to kayak...

2013 Girls At Play Recap

2013 Girls At Play Recap

2013 was a huge year for the ladies of Girls at Play. Headed by former member of the Canadian Freestyle Whitewater Kayak Team, Anna Levesque , these members had the opportunity to travel across the globe and experience some amazing water (that we...

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