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Carmen Kuntz

Carmen Kuntz is a freelance writer, cinnamon bun connoisseur and whitewater kayaker who splits her time between Canada and Slovenia. She grew up exploring the water and wilderness of Ontario and was introduced to whitewater through canoe tripping. She swapped one blade for two and has embraced the semi-nomadic lifestyle of a kayaker, while pursuing a freelance writing career. Whitewater permeates much of her life and her stories are often based around self-propelled adventure and recreation conservation. From raft guiding to freestyle, river running and slalom, she’s usually got whitewater on her mind.

Paddlestrokes and Bird Songs: A Sava River Survey

September 20, 2025September 18, 20257 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Soča Source to Sea—Behind the Scenes of the Soča Source to Sea Paddling Guidebook

August 14, 2025August 18, 20251 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

From Paddle to Print: The Journey Behind the Balkan River Defence’s Soča from Source to Sea Paddling Guidebook

August 12, 2025August 12, 202512 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Running Shuttle

June 22, 2025June 30, 20259 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

The Toilet Paper Diaries Lesson Three: Whitewater, Brownwater—Managing Human Waste in the Backcountry.

March 4, 2025February 17, 202511 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

The Toilet Paper Diaries, Lesson Two: Don’t Drink That! Gastrointestinal Care for Paddlers

February 26, 2025February 19, 202512 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

The Toilet Paper Diaries, Lesson 1: Wildlife Observation: It’s the $h!t

February 8, 2025February 17, 202512 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Packrafting Amidst Golden Mountains and Turquoise Water

October 12, 2023October 25, 20238 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Exploring the ‘Scented Isle’: A Sea Kayaking Adventure in Corsica

June 10, 2023June 5, 202311 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Unsung Heroes of Romanian Wild Water

January 5, 2023January 12, 202312 minute readby Carmen Kuntz
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