{"id":21951,"date":"2019-12-29T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-12-29T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.nrs.com\/?p=21951"},"modified":"2022-01-06T09:27:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T17:27:47","slug":"best-of-nrs-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.nrs.com\/duct-tape\/2019\/12\/29\/best-of-nrs-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of NRS, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

We wrapped up 2019 with our biggest endeavor yet: a new HQ. After serving our community for 37 years from one location, we moved across town and into a state-of-the-art facility where the majority of the NRS employee-owners can finally work under the same roof. We expanded our warehouse real estate so we can stock more product, we modernized our office spaces for employee comfort and productivity, and we opened the first NRS Flagship Store to better serve our community and the greater Northwest.<\/p>\n

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But that\u2019s not all we can brag about. Our mission at NRS is to empower adventures on the water and inspire everyone to discover the magic that happens when you just add water\u2014to your weekend, your vacation, your life. We dedicated 2019 to sharing our love for the water with as many people as possible and opening the doors to paddlesports to all. From the novice to the expert, we shared stories and films that entertained, inspired and hopefully taught you a thing or two.<\/p>\n

And lastly, we kept grinding away to continuously improve our product line. From fit to function to simple aesthetics, we showcased new threads for guides\u2014the Lolo Line\u2014duffels made for on and off-water adventure\u2014the Purest line\u2014and inflatables designed to elevate the rec boating experience\u2014STAR IKs.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re stoked to paddle into a new decade, but first, let\u2019s take one last look on all the goods from 2019.<\/p>\n

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Aniakchak: A Wild Love Story | <\/strong>Graham and Shannon are experienced athletes in alpine climbing and ultimate frisbee, respectively. But the adventurous couple is on a quest to try new outdoor sports together. In 2017, they tried mountain biking for the first time.<\/a> This time they\u2019re giving packrafting a go. After eight months of planning and training, they embark on a 10-day adventure to the remote Aniakchak caldera in Alaska. From wind and rainstorms to popped packrafts, they quickly learn that nothing could have fully prepared them for the adventure that ensues.<\/p>\n