Traditional Paddles: Big Blades vs. Small Blades
Traditional vs. Euro paddles and big vs. small blades.
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Jeff Holmes
- Apr 10, 2020
Jeff's Favorite Iowa River Trips
Jeff outlines his 7 favorite river routes in Iowa
Shireen Cave
- Mar 31, 2020
Inside A CSO Guided Trip
Being a participant in a guided trip can greatly reduce the stress and time required to organize and execute a trip of your own.
Jeff Holmes
- Mar 31, 2020
Lost On The Little Sioux River
It was a beautiful Sunday in early fall. My wife and I had been in Arnold’s Park visiting my parents. We’d brought along my solo canoe so...
Shireen Cave
- Nov 26, 2016
Becoming a Wilderness First Responder
I have led over 2 dozen wilderness destination trips and countless instructional lessons and have been fortunate to never have a serious...
Shireen Cave
- Mar 5, 2015
How to Demo a Kayak
So you have decided to try out paddle sports and possibly purchase a kayak. Wonderful! Paddling is a great way to get on the water and...
Jeff Holmes
- Oct 10, 2014
Spring Break at Lake Powell
At 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th, eleven University of Iowa students, my co-guide from Grinnell College, and myself piled into two...
Jeff Holmes, Owner of CanoeSport Outfitters
- Sep 25, 2014
From Publisher to Retailer: The Origins of CanoeSport Outfitters
After more than twenty years at CanoeSport Outfitters, I’m still frequently asked, “How did you come to start a paddling store in...
Jeff Holmes
- Sep 2, 2014
Car Topping 101
For many paddlers and cyclists the most stressful part of the day is transporting their canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or bicycle to the...