Come meet up with Team Wave Sport/Team Alder Creek on the road!

The End of Summer...

For the past month and a half, I have been working 45 hour weeks at the local kayak shop, Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe in Bend, Oregon. Teaching both whitewater and flat-water classes, the work is very rewarding and I learn a lot myself.

Over the next two weeks, Todd Baker and I will be traveling around the state, getting in as much paddling as we can before school starts September 29, 2008.

Starting September 16th or so, we'll be in Hood River, Oregon for about a week, week and a half, paddling the Cispus, the Little White, Truss and a few others.

We will then will make our way south back to Eugene either through Bend, Oregon or Portland, with a possible stop at the coast.
We are hoping to do some clinics along the way, as well as meet some more paddlers, so if you want to join us on the river or grab some grub, give a shout!

The best way to get in contact with me on the road is by cell phone:
(541) 693-4377




Kim Russell
wwpaddler03@yahoo.com

Employee of the Week: Nick Fehringer


Nick Fehringer:


Role: Sales Associate
Location: Bend, Oregon

 



About “Little Saint Nick” :

Nick Fehringer comes to Alder Creek from Nebraska.  He has lived in Bend, OR for the last 5 years working as a  specialist in Yakima and Thule roof rack components.

If you have a question about how to carry your boats and gear there’s no one more dedicated to make sure you and your family stay safe.  His background in outdoor sports  (Kayaking, Bicycling, Camping, Fly Fishing, Hunting, and Golfing) make him an interesting fellow to talk too… and his passion and enthusiasm to help others makes him a great member of the Alder Creek Team.


Thanks Nick!


Employee of the Week: James Fredericks




Employee of the Week: James Fredericks

Role: Sales Associate
Location: Bend, Oregon




About James Fredericks:


James got his intro to whitewater kayaking in 1984 as a senior in high school. He started seriously whitewater kayaking in 1993. In August of 1995 James first set foot in the Portland Alder Creek. Within one minute he saw the boat he needed to buy (without prior consideration). James has entered many whitewater events and won several, including the 1998 Nike World Masters freestyle event. He has a few first and second descents of various rivers and waterfalls, including Oregon's 68 foot Koosah Falls.

In the past James has seriously engaged in or competed in cross country skiing, road and mountain bike racing, rock climbing and multi-sport events.

James has been working at the Bend Alder Creek since 2003 and currently one of the two managers there.



Thanks for reading,

Kim Russell

About this blog

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe of Bend, OR has recreated its paddling team thanks to Geoff Frank (owner and operator of ACKC). Currently being rebuilt, the team consists of Josh McKeown, Drew Oldfield, Kim and Christina Russell, and will be expanded to encompass a number of people in the Central Oregon area. This blog will be dedicated to providing up to date information about the different paddling adventures of Team Alder Creek.