The Kayaking Mindset - Heather Herbeck's presentation from the Midwest Mountaineering Expo on improving mental strength and stamina on the river.

Catching up with what happened - or didn't happen - at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show.  And what that means...or doesn't mean...for whitewater.

Didn't make it to the show this year so I catch up with Bryon Dorr, buyer for Next Adventures in Portland to talk about what it's like to be a retail buyer for whitewater.  David Weber and I do our annual half empty/half full analysis of what it's all about.

And, there's a swim....

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In this episode, I follow up on the recent article ("The Evolution of Whitewater Kayaking") in the August '09 Outside Magazine.  Joining me is Senior Editor and author of the column, Grayson Schaffer.

For a look at the article go to: http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/200908/whitewater-kayaking-evolution-1.html

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Eric Jackson answers your questions about....

- the effect of the economy on kayak manufacturers;
- preparing for the World Freestyle Championships;
- why he won't give you a free boat;
- raising kids to be paddlers;

- and, of course, his last swim!

Thanks to the In Between Swims listeners for the questions....

On this episode of In Between Swims, a tribute to whitewater legend Lars Holbek.

Thanks to Tyler Williams, Kayak Session Magazine, and Phil Boyer for sharing their time, energy, and resources.

In this episode...

Dane Jackson swims!

Brian Copanas talks about the Eddyflower Vertical Challenge.  Joining us is last year's winner, Tom Janney.

Shane Benedict reviews seal launches and how to run slides.

Travis Winn of the Last Descent River Expeditions reports on conservation and running rivers in China.

Leif Kirchoff talks about the annual Professor Paddle Ball at the Wenatchee River.

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Don't believe the hype!   Don't believe the hate!

In this special episode of InBetween Swims, I speak with Team Leader Ben Stookesberry about Pedro Oliva's World Record run of the 128ft Salto Belo on the Rio Sacre in Brazil.

Ben speaks to the mechanics of running a 100+ footer, the controversy surrounding Pedro's landing, and the place that dropping big waterfalls has in the sport.

In this episode...

Immersion Research's John Weld swims The Potomac's Horseshoe.

I talk with Astral Buoyancy Founder and Owner, Philip Curry, about what it was like to sell Lotus to Patagonia, Coast Guard PFD certification, and the future of PFD's.

Shane Benedict joins from Zwick's on the Green River to talk boofing.

And, Rush Sturges and Tyler Bradt review their recent multi-country African expedition called the 'African Revolutions Tour.'