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Ladies on the Lower Gauley 2026
I pulled into the Lower Swiss parking lot and saw more than 15 women gathered in
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Abby Holcombe

The Power of Gratitude to Shift Fear and Build Confidence
November 27, 2025
Gratitude is one of the simplest and most underestimated mindset tools for paddlers — and for

Eat, Drink, Be Merry — and Skip the Bloat: 7 Simple Holiday Digestion Hacks
November 22, 2025
If you’re anything like me, you love the Holiday season — especially the delicious meals and

Is Your Sweep Roll Fighting You? Here’s How to Make It Feel Easier
November 17, 2025
Your playful, step-by-step guide to building confidence underwater. If you’ve ever flipped over in your kayak

Finding Your Flow vs. Going with the Flow
November 8, 2025
My friend Clay Wright once said something to me that has really stuck, and inspired me

How Accountability Builds Real Confidence (Without Perfection or Pressure)
October 25, 2025
When I talk about accountability, I don’t mean it in the harsh, rigid way our culture

Fact vs Story: A Mindset Tool for Overcoming Fear in Whitewater Kayaking
October 19, 2025
If you’ve eve scouted a rapid or started to practice your roll, and thought, “What if