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Headed in a New Direction

Athletes can’t perform at the same high level in their thirties as they can in their twenties. When I experienced this, I decided to retire from a successful career as an athlete and pursue a career in the radiography, switching my paddle and boat for markers and a luxel badge. Read More

Adventure Sports Center

Attention Kayakers.....this Fall we will have the opportunity to paddle on a World Class Whitewater Course located in Western Maryland on Marsh Mountain....only 3 hours from Washington, D.C. We will be able to kayak throughout the winter on a river that has perfect waterlevels. YAHOO!!!!! Can't wait!!!! Check out: www.adventuresportscenter.com. Read More

Saftey

Water, Big Surfing…..Possible Big Gun Stuff. Is what went through my head when Katie J called me and told me the Dries were running. Not only were they running but they were at optimal flow, 70,000 cfs. Read More

Africa

I watched intently, my eyes glued as he began removing the tiny infesting organism from his foot. He explained in detail that this “jigger” was a female flea, which had burrowed into a tiny crack in his foot. She had been looking for a safe place with a good source of nutrition to lay her eggs. Rob’s toe was ideal so she had made herself comfortable and was now sucking his blood. He had been irresponsible otherwise too busy ignoring the problem for several days. The creature had grown and was now 10 times its normal size and filled with eggs about the size of a pea. Read More

Conquer your Fear of the Big, Bad Hole

I can remember just a short time ago when I was terrified of big holes. O.K. let's be realistic-any hole. My ride usually consisted of getting in and out of the hole as fast as possible. Trying a trick was out of the question. I was in survival mode, concentrating on staying alive. I have to admit, big holes still scare me, but I have learned how to relax. Building my confidence helped eliminate the fear factor. Read More