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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.

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

River Warriors: Miljko ‘Gigo’ Bulajić

August 11, 2022August 9, 202210 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Recreational Paddling in the Balkans

May 8, 2022May 5, 202210 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

The History of the Himalayan Adventure Girls

March 11, 2022March 16, 202210 minute readby Carmen Kuntz

Home Waters: Matt Haydock and the Waters of the Scottish Highlands

January 25, 2022January 27, 20224 minute readby Carmen Kuntz
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