Tribute to Tahi

Tribute to Tahi from Northwest Adventuring on Vimeo.

In memory of my big brother

Deception Pass Dash 2013

The 8th annual Deception Pass Dash  

Some blamed the brutal cold, 

others said the entry fee was too high, 

while safety concerns with having the race start in the dark in the most turbulent open waters in the Northwest was a deterrent for others not to show up...   

But for 51 hardcore paddle racers 

  

will go down as their race! 

 Kudos to 

all who  

 made the 2013 Deception Pass Dash

 the adventure paddle race of the Northwest!

http://www.webscorer.com/racedetails?raceid=16389&did=19040

La Ruta de Conques

Capitol Forest Classic 2013's BEST Pre-Race Meeting EVER!!

Capitol Forest Classic 2013's BEST Pre-Race Meeting EVER!! from Island Paddlers on Vimeo.

Early one Sunday morning an unsuspecting singletracking crowd gathered deep in the woods for the mandatory pre race Super D meeting start of Day 2.... when Race MC Lee Peterson surprised us all with what will go down in history as the MOST EPIC PRE-RACE *RAP* EVER!!:)

~Cheers to Lee and all our friends who make the trails, make the stoke, make the races and make us all Friends of Capitol Forest.

Cold River Fleece Skirt is a MUST HAVE!

 I don't often do product reviews but after the first time trying out this new cold water wardrobe addition I'm in love!! I picked up a Cold River Fleece skirt a few months ago, handmade by Kate, the girlfriend of one of my Stevens Pass coworkers and a professional river-guide herself.  

I finally remembered to throw it into my dry bag last weekend when setting out on an island day paddle. 

Even on a gorgeous 70 degree summer day here in the Pacific Northwest hypothermia can still be a threat when playing on/near our frigid waters.

Especially since our marine and weather conditions can change frequently, as they did on this outing where we encountered strong funneling winds in some channels plus unexpected rains, factors that when combined can chill body core temperatures quickly the longer the exposure.

Every time we got out of the boat I slipped this thick fleece layer on over my wet neoprene paddling shorts and *WALA!* I didn't start going into my usual quick shivers when wet in wind.

For all you fellow adventure-seeking ladies, I can't rave enough about the warmth to weight and packability factor of this cute skirt for sprucing up any outdoor adventure!  Whether it be a paddle, pedal, hike, climb, camp, or even for lounging around the house on a rest day in leggings, pick up a Cold Water Fleece Skirt and stay functionally fashionably warm!