Taking the time to reflect upon our experiences on the river–whether it be a brief meditation at the end of a day of paddling, or an in-depth reflection on years worth of learning–can be quite rewarding. Oftentimes, the milestones we meet in a given day form mere tiny threads in a larger, intricate weave of
Confidence, courage and community. Over the last 11 years of running Girls at Play these three words have come up frequently as aspects of paddling that women want to embody, in addition to boosting their skills. Women from all over the world have traveled to Asheville, Mexico, Costa Rica and Idaho to benefit from Girls
Three days before this trip I was lying in bed at 10:30 p.m. waiting for a text that would let me know if the river was re-opening to commercial traffic or if it was going to remain closed due to the Teepee wildfire that had been burning in and near the drainage. I was
From 2004 – 2012 I traveled from coast to coast offering free whitewater kayaking clinics for women as part of the Girls at Play Summer Tour. I loved visiting rivers around the country and getting to know the local paddling communities. The paddling tribe is connected by the river no matter where you are! This
