From rigging and de-rigging, to leading side-hikes at camp, to throwing a line at a fish or two, Emerald LaFortune put the Crush through the ringer. In her typical candid fashion, she offers her full opinion of this river-to-pub shoe.
The Crush shoe arrived on my doorstep this spring and happened to be the best shade of bright blue. I put them on and they make my pasty, Montana-white legs look almost like summer. Along with the NRS H2Core Lightweight pants, I can literally be one turquoise blob from head to toe. Having no fashion sense, this is my go-to move. Now my shoes match my nose piercing! Perfect.
The inaugural Gauley Festival celebrated the derailment of a proposed hydro-electric project. Today, the festival brings to mind images of carnage and rowdy boaters. NRS Field Rep, Jean Slade, checks in from her van down by the river with these pro tips to maximize your Gauley Fest experience this fall.
Whether you have a long weekend or a week, Lydia Cardinal lets you in on a little Southeast secret: Columbus, Georgia. Once only known for its historical footprint, Columbus now boasts a whitewater park, running trail, local brews and restaurants highlighting its southern cuisine. The best part? It’s all in the heart of downtown.
Winding through the rocky desert of southwest Texas, the Lower Pecos River is home to vast landscapes, unique wildlife and infamous flash flooding. Forced to abandon their first attempt down the river, the father-and-son duo return with Robert Field to finish a trip they began two years ago.
The Illinois River has always been on Ian’s list. When handed the opportunity to run the Illinois earlier this year, Ian jumped. In a mere 50 hours, the Illinois River captivated and inspired him, challenged and humbled him, and reminded him of the basic reasons he’s drawn to water.
