Tag Archives: white water kayaking

A Dry Run

Posted on 02/01/2018 by ashleekiser

I bought a drysuit for Ian. Well, for all of us, but more about that another day. Back to Ian. He hates getting soaked on the river. Now mind you, he’s the kid that hates getting splashed and wet in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ian, Outdoor Adventures, paddling | Tagged Drysuit, high and dry, Ian, Kokatat, white water kayaking, winter paddling, youth drysuit | Leave a comment

Let’s Get This Show Going!

Posted on 10/27/2017 by ashleekiser

The sound of fish hitting the surface of the water and birds chirping as yellow and red leaves fluttered down from the autumn trees provided a calming backdrop for our evening after a busy day. Ian participated in the Tomahawk … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ian, paddling | Tagged autumn, boating, fun, Ian, Spring Creek, white water kayaking | 4 Comments

5 Methods that Helped Us Introduce Our Kid Under 5 to Whitewater

Posted on 08/04/2017 by ashleekiser

IMPORTANT This entry is not meant to be a substitute for common sense, or a treatise on child care. The purpose is to provide suggestions as what has worked successfully for my family and friends who have ventured … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ian, paddling | Tagged Aire Rafts, Aire Tomcat, boating, Children, dbp_4_life, Ian, white water kayaking, white water rafting | Leave a comment

15 Years

Posted on 04/20/2017 by ashleekiser

15 years ago today, a raft guide yanked me out of my boat and dropped me in the Ocoee. 15 years ago today I agreed to a first date with a raft guide. 15 years ago today my life forever … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, paddling | Tagged 15 years, anniversery, Brinn, Ocoee River, white water kayaking, white water rafting | Leave a comment

Let me tell ya ’bout the best friends…

Posted on 02/02/2017 by ashleekiser

Brinn’s carpal tunnel and nerve damage to his elbow has worsened recently, so his surgeon has scheduled surgery for next Thursday. Two weeks out from surgery, Brinn started brining pork loins and preparing to smoke a feast so I called … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Ian, paddling | Tagged boating, Brinn, Campfire, Catoosa, Children, Crooked Fork, Daddy's Creek, Friends, Grandma Cross, hiking, Obed River, Party, Terry, Wartburg, white water kayaking, white water sports | Leave a comment

Different River, Different Man

Posted on 01/05/2017 by ashleekiser

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” –Heraclitus, Greek philosopher While Brinn and I have been working on maintaining a positive outlook regarding the end of 2016, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Holidays, paddling | Tagged Brinn, Crooked Fork, Daddy's Creek, Dagger Mamba, white water kayaking, white water sports | Leave a comment

Land of the Noon Day Sun

Posted on 10/10/2016 by ashleekiser

The Nantahala River gorge, in Bryson City, North Carolina, winds its way through the most beautiful scenery one can possibly view during a whitewater paddle. Despite the roadside access during the entire 8 miles of this run, boaters enjoy breathtaking … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Ian, My Critters, paddling, Uncategorized | Tagged Aire Rafts, best friends, Chaco, Children, fall fun, fall leaves, family friends, fun, little boys, Mogwai, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Nantahala River, travel, Wetsuits, white water kayaking, white water rafting | Leave a comment

10 Reasons to Marry a Boater Gal

Posted on 09/18/2016 by ashleekiser

Over the years Brinn and I have met and boated with many married paddlers, but we’ve also met just as many single boaters. Most of these single boaters have been men. Men who insist that they just aren’t ready to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, paddling, Uncategorized | Tagged marriage, married boaters, married kayakers, married life, married with kids, white water kayaking | Leave a comment

Boro Kayaking

Posted on 09/08/2016 by ashleekiser

It happened sometime back in April. After the local Muddy Rivers Festival, put on at our local Spring Creek, Brinn and I found ourselves new members of the Boro Kayaking Facebook Group. The Facebook description states: “This is a group of … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Ian, paddling, Uncategorized | Tagged camping, Hiwassee River, kayaking, Ocoee River, summertime, white water kayaking, white water rafting | Leave a comment

The Walk of Shame

Posted on 08/26/2016 by ashleekiser

Last weekend Brinn and I attended a swift water rescue course through the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association at the Ocoee. For once, all of our plans went off with no delays, and we actually found ourselves in Ocoeeland early, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ian, paddling | Tagged Aire Tributary, busy life, funyak, Ocoee River, parenting, white water kayaking | Leave a comment