Kayakers! Get yourself to @ekstremsportveko this June to enjoy all of these kayaking-specific events! Not a kayaker? There’s a whole heap more sports and activities on top for you, your friends, and your family to get involved in, so no one is going to be left wanting.
Tickets available now and selling fast – head to the link in our bio to get yours.
#veko #ekstremsportveko #whitewaterkayaking #nrs #pyranhakayaks #byandforenthusiasts
There's some things AI just can't do—like find you the perfect-fitting PFD. Lucky for you (and all of your paddling friends) we're taking FIT Check by NRS on the road, bringing our FIT technicians to events across North America to help every body and every boater find a more comfortable, better-fitting PFD. Mark your calendars for the chance to win cool prizes (not the Panda) and find a PFD that works for you.
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3/28 - Cascade River Gear Spring Thaw Event - Boise, ID
4/4 - Raftopia - Wheat Ridge, CO
4/17 - NorEaster Whitewater Symposium -Franklin, NH
4/18- NOC Spring Fling, Wesser, NC
4/18-19 - Vagues en Ville - Quebec City, QC
4/18-19 - 4 Corners Spring Kick Off- Durango, CO
4/23-26 - 5Point Film Festival - Carbondale, CO
4/23-26 - USNWC Tuckfest - Charlotte, NC
5/1-3 - Salish Sea Kayak Symposium - Anacortes, WA
5/2-3 - Frontenac Season Opener - Sydenham, ON
5/19-5/20 - Scheels University - Sioux Falls, SD
5/22-25 - CKS Paddle Fest - Buena Vista, CO
5/29-31 - Women's Paddle Fest (NOC) — Wesser, NC
5/30 - Bend Paddlefest - Bend, OR
6/8-11- North Fork Championships - Smith's Ferry, ID
6/12-15 - Adirondack Paddling Symposium - Saranac Lake, NY
6/13-14 - Pride on the River - Charlemont, MA
6/27- Paddle the Canals (Erie Canalway) - Niskayuna, NY
7/10-12 - Door County Kayak Gathering - Sturgeon Bay, WI
7/15-19 - Great Lake Sea Kayak Symposium - Grand Maria, MI
7/31-8/1 - Deerfield River Fest- Charlemont, MA
8/7 - Forks Guide Appreciation - West Forks, ME
8/8 - West Forks River Festival - West Forks, ME
8/13-16 - Defi Kayak Fest - Defi Kayak Tour, QC
8/14-16 - Ladies of the Lake - Munsing, MI
9/10-13 - 90 Miler - Old Forge, NY
9/18-20 - Gauley Fest - Summersville, WV
9/29-10/1 - MCFA Road Show - Steelville, MO
10/9-11 - Chasing Waters Sea Kayak Symposium - Nubble Bay, ME
11/15- Movember Race, Ottawa River - Foresters Falls, ON
Mark Deming wears many hats, and not just the one on his head.
As Chief Marketing Officer at @nrsweb , Mark has helped transform a 53-year-old, employee-owned company into a global outdoor brand. But when he’s not leading strategy at NRS, he’s out building trails, partnering with conservation nonprofits, or exploring rivers and deserts with his family.
A lifelong Northwesterner, Mark’s commitment to stewardship runs deep. He serves on the board of the Palouse Land Trust, volunteers with trail crews, and has spent over a decade supporting local conservation work across Idaho.
“Growing up in the outdoors, I was taught that we should always leave a place better than we found it. Working with other outdoor business communities through The Conservation Alliance is one way we can live out that ethic at scale. Being involved with small conservation nonprofits for the last decade, I’ve seen the impact that grants can have on the ground. It’s vital that we keep that support flowing, and working with The Conservation Alliance is a key part of our efforts to give back. Learning about the nominees each cycle, seeing the passion and hard work of these amazing organizations, gives me hope for the future.”
Mark believes in the power of grassroots change and in the importance of keeping funding flowing to the people doing the work. That passion led him to speak out in the Idaho Statesman, calling renewed threats to public lands what they are: short-sighted and dangerous.
“Public lands are not a line item on a balance sheet. They are a lasting investment in our shared future.”
The Conservation Alliance is proud to spotlight individuals at our member companies who are driving real impact for public lands and people. Mark is a shining example of what it looks like when business, community, and conservation come together.
How do you prepare to tackle a river that’s constantly in flux?
In Iceland, the land—and the rivers—are shaped by the push and pull of volcanoes and glaciers. By the time Steven, Kyle, and Mick arrived with packrafts and dry suits in tow, the river in front of them wasn’t the same one they’d studied.
“We try to cross-reference what we see ahead with what we should be seeing, according to satellite imagery on our GPS… But when we get back in the flow, it becomes clear that what we saw from space is something else entirely.”
In Jökulsá á Fjöllum Part I: Out of Place, the crew must reckon with uncertainty as they attempt to navigate 140 kilometers of silt-heavy glacial runoff. Link in bio ☝️
🤳 Planning routes, finding campsites, or checking current conditions, PaddleWays was born from the NRS mission to get more people on the water. Now it’s your tool to find access, explore new spots, and paddle with confidence.
Follow @paddlewaysapp or comment “paddle” below for 3 months free this year. 👇 #kayaking #rafting #sup #packrafting
Mark your calendars—@ckspaddlefest is coming up quick!
(May 21st-25th) is Buena Vista’s Memorial Day weekend kick-off to summer. This interactive event offers 2026 gear demos, expert advice, on-water workshops and competitions, hot deals, a paddling gear swap, live music, parties, and an outdoor celebration of Buena Vista, Colorado.
Learn more: ckspaddlefest.com
🎬 The short film, Second Chance, is live on YouTube!
Presented by @americanrivers with support from @grandtargheeresort , @worldcast_anglers , @fishpondusa , @nrsweb , @patagonia_flyfish , @yellowdogccf , @sawyeroars , @idahoriversunited and @tetonvalley_tu , @friendsofthetetonriver , this Fish Camp short film explores the historical and contemporary importance of the Teton River.
A River. A Community. A Second Chance.
The Teton River flows quietly through eastern Idaho, a wild trout stream, a working agricultural river, and the lifeblood of the Teton Valley community.
But in 1976, everything changed.
The catastrophic collapse of the Teton Dam unleashed nearly 80 billion gallons of water, devastating downstream communities and forever altering the river’s story. The disaster killed 11 people, flooded hundreds of thousands of acres, and caused billions in damage.
Nearly 50 years later, the river, and the people who depend on it continue to recover, rebuild, and reimagine what the future of the watershed can be.
Through our Collab for Conservation campaign, we’re raising funds to support the people doing the real work on the ground. You can support the river by participating in the Collab for Conservation campaign - see the link in Fish Camp’s bio.
Much thanks for all of the creative support:
Executive Producers: Katy Neusteter, @sbossemt , @moorheadclay
Director and Producer: @tetonjon , @frogwater_productions
Editor: @justafann
Principal Cinematography: @frogwater_productions , @outinspacestudios , @kgb_productions
Color: Dan Olsen from @cosmic_pictures
Audio Post Production: Clarke Jackman
Special Thanks: @moorheadclay
#tetonriver
“My name is Patso Stow, I’m mommy, river mommy, wife, play companion, part of the posse, former teacher, Rock of Gibraltar for some….”
Don’t miss the Digital Premier of “Patso: A River Life” - A portrait of California community legend, proud river mama and (retired) river guide Patricia Stow.
🎬 Now on #YouTube
Filmed & directed by @greg.cairns | Featuring: Patso Stow | With support from @nrsweb & @jacksplasticwelding
#MothersDay #Rivermama #PatsoFilm
“You know Elcid, and they tie him to the horse in the very last scene? They’re just going to tie me into a raft and shoot me down the river.” – Patricia “Patso” Stow
Retired river guide Patricia “Patso” Stow is that rare mix of nurturing and no-nonsense, foul-mouthed with the biggest heart. A teacher, mentor, mother and friend, Patso sets the example of what a life well-lived can be.
Don’t miss Patso: A River Life — Live on #YouTube Mother's Day 2026.
Filmed & directed by @greg.cairns | Featuring: @ps.rivergirl | With support from NRS & @jacksplasticwelding
#MothersDay #Rivermama #PatsoFilm #whitewater #kayak
