Got out kayaking today with some bright sunny weather and 75% temp. It is time for summer and I could not be happier! As most people know Bend, OR is awesome for summers due to nothing but sunshine and good kayaking soooo close. Here is our local class 4+ run known as Meadow Camp at 2126 CFS on the headcam. Enjoy!
Meadow Camp Headcam from Josh Mckeown on Vimeo.
Meet Josh Mckeown. 24 yrs. old, and paddling since he was 13, he lives to kayak and travel the world. This summer, he earns his degree in Tourism and Outdoor Leadership at OSU and seeks to work abroad in the outdoor industry. He is currently a sponsored whitewater kayaker and certified in CPR, First Aid, and Swiftwater Rescue. You can find him on any of the local runs, or as far South as Patagonia in Chile. Ask for Josh to help show you the ropes of whitewater kayaking...he loves introducing the sport to others!
Riverhouse Rendevous Race (AKA West Cost Junior Olympics Qualifier for Slalom) Went to the race yesterday to take some shots of the dedicated racers. It wasn't over 30 degrees and the winds were kickin' up at about 25 miles per hour! BRR! We had icicles dangling from the gates which were looking like whirlwinds of death. scary. Needless to say, we had a great turn out! 25 racers! The course had roughly 6 upstream gates and 12 downstream. I have to say, this course looked tough. Some difficult gates in there for sure. Props to everyone for braving the cold and racing! 
(Below) Alta enjoying the breeze
(Below) Mariah enjoying the course :) 
(Below) Mariah stylin the gates
(Below) previous US Slalom Team member
(below) Mike Stahley charging the lower gates
(Below) Joyce Stahley making it look easy
(Below) Geoff Frank of Aldercreek 
(Below) Rick Wright looking ahead...
Here are a few shots of when Christina and I went out last week to do a little boating in good old Wintertime. Tyler Roemer brought out his camera to capture the moments. If you want to see more of Tyler Roemers work you can visit his site at http://tylerroemer.blogspot.com
Me Boofing the right side of Dillon 750cfs
Pondering the left side line at 750cfs
Decided to go for it... And the line went pretty well (You only have a 4 foot wide landing zone at this flow: 750cfs
Landing in the spot I wanted on the left side line...
Christina running right side of Dillon
Christina right side again different angel
Christina happy to be boating!
Me again on the right side of Dillon at a different angel
Driving for my Line
Christina making her way through Dill Hole
