It's 6am and I'm in the backseat of my station wagon, wrapped in a sleeping bag at a rest area in Weed, California. I'm as happy as I've ever been in my life. I'm on the road, traveling with paddling equipment with a very loose itinerary and it feels great. I love traveling by car and I love roadtrips and this one will bring me to Portland for a 3-day American Canoe Association whitewater SUP course put on by Next Adventure.
Read MoreThis was my first real whitewater SUP experience and it's so, so much fun. I'm ready to pack my bags and move to the river so I can do it everyday. I felt like a kid again - not a care in the world, splashing around in the cold, clear, fresh water. It was great. We joked around and had a great time while paddling safe & smart. Kelly & Goose paddled whitewater kayaks while Mitch & I stood up on sweet WW boards we borrowed from California Canoe & Kayak in Coloma.
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