WIN a JK Antix at NoliFest!

by wildwildwes | Apr 11, 2019 | Antix, Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater

The Jackson Action Wagon is giving away brand new 2019 Jackson Kayak Antix Large (Red color) at NoliFest this year! Where: USA Raft – 2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, Tennessee 37650 The J.A.W. is proud to partner with USA Raft on Saturday (April 20th) at this event to give...

Hershel Julian Landing on the Doe River

by wildwildwes | Mar 29, 2019 | Whitewater

The Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts (http://www.riverapes.org/) have been back at work on the Doe River this early spring improving another river access point. The Tennessee Valley Authority property near the Bear Cage Road Bridge over the Doe River in Roan Mountain,...

NEED YOUR PRESENCE FOR RUSSELL FORK RELEASES MEETING

by wildwildwes | Mar 20, 2019 | Whitewater

ATTENTION SOUTHEAST WHITEWATER RIDERS: Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM for a meeting about Russell Fork releases and how they will possibly continue… Your presence is needed at this meeting to help our community voice! The U.S. Army...

Thompson River PFD

by wildwildwes | Jan 25, 2019 | Video, Whitewater

Thompson River AW BETA: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1133/ Dennis Gilfillan, Josh Dalton, Matt Dalton and I were blessed with the perfect day to get our Thompson personal first descent with bluebird skies, great medium level and temp over...

Good Step Forward for Noli Wild & Scenic

by wildwildwes | Oct 13, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater

I organized several advocates together a few weeks ago to host a VIP paddle trip for a local state legislator. A good productive time was had by all who were a part! American Whitewater Reports: Butts in boats! File this under how to build support for new Wild and...

Inaugural Meet the Mountains Festival = HUGE Success!

by wildwildwes | Sep 10, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE’S OUTDOOR SHOWCASE https://www.mtmfest.com/ Mission: To enrich the region’s quality of life, health, and wellbeing by increasing awareness and use of our outdoor recreation resources. Several months ago I was asked to join a planning team committee...

Green Bridge Landing on the Doe River

by wildwildwes | Aug 8, 2018 | Whitewater

Whitewater has a way of creating and shaping communities in a special way that no other sport can do. The joy that we experience as paddlers on whitewater gives us a sense like no other and hard to put into words. This sense of wonder often motivates us to do more and...

APE’s Celebrate 16 Years of Cleaning Up the Nolichucky River

by wildwildwes | Jun 29, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, rivers, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

Saturday, June 23rd, marked the 16th Annual Nolichucky Cleanup. The Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts have been hosting this event nearly every year to help keep the Nolichucky River clean for paddlers, fishermen, and river-users alike! The summer is a very popular...

NoliFest Winning

by wildwildwes | Apr 23, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, MixMaster, Whitewater, Wrap Ups

The 4th annual NoliFest 2018 was packed with more fun than ever before! River trip shuttles for all on the Gorge and Lower Nolichucky River, SUP racing, river attainments, SUP joisting, vendor fair, One Wheel endure race, fireworks, great bands and good food where...

WIN a JK MixMaster at NoliFest!

by wildwildwes | Apr 11, 2018 | Event Coverage, Events, MixMaster, Whitewater

The Jackson Action Wagon is giving away brand new 2018 Jackson Kayak Mixmaster 7.5 (Bluegrass color) at NoliFest this year! Where: USA Raft – 2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, Tennessee 37650 The J.A.W. is proud to partner with USA Raft on Saturday (April 14th) at this event...

How to Vertical Seal Launch

by wildwildwes | Mar 27, 2018 | Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater Instruction

Do you have this skill in your tool bag? Often on creek style runs we find the most efficient and safest way to launch into the river is off a vertical ledge into a deep pool. This act can seem really scary at first if you have never tried it, so make sure you find a...

Rahul’s Noli Gorge Anitx

by wildwildwes | Aug 26, 2017 | Antix, Creeking, River Running, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Rahual Subramanian is a local paddler in the Tri-Cities area in Tennessee and a member of the Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts club. He started kayaking whitewater this past January and has come a long way in eight months. His determination to progress safely while...