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In this episode Charlie Walbridge joins us to discuss the now protected corridor along the Cheat River in West Virginia. From there Charlie takes us through his career in paddling and gives us some behind the scenes details about...
And just like that we're back. In this episode Scott Shipley joins us to discuss the merits and feasibility of modifying rivers to make them less dangerous. From there we bring in Evan Dyer, Pete Frazer, Lou Kronzer...
See all the highlights from NFC HERE! https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live-2022/ This is a good one! We bring on Freestyle World Champion, Landon Miller, to give us all the highlights from the World Championship in Britain. Joining the discussion is previous...
Punch your ticket to the best seat in the house for the North Fork Championship HERE! https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live-2022/ Take action on the Montgomery County boating ban HERE! Are carbon kayaks the future of whitewater? We bring on composites expert Ryan Bahn...
A lot has happened since our last show. Weld went kayaking for 90 seconds in Chile, Louis came in with a top-ten result at the Little White Race, and Grace had a midlife crisis. #86 is gonna be a hell-of-a...
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In the episode of the whitewater podcast, Eric Giddens joins us to discuss covering paddling in the Tokyo Olympics. From there we apologize for not checking our voicemail and cover a wide range of listener mail. Enjoy and...
In this episode, we are joined by Scott Lindgren and Rush Sturges who give us all the inside beta on the release of their new film, 'The River Runner'. Alongside learning about the film's creation we take a deep...
Order North Fork Championship Live Here: https://hammerfactor.com/nfc-live/ Purchase Hammer Factor 1 Non-Fungible Token Here: https://opensea.io/assets/0x60f80121c31a0d46b5279700f9df786054aa5ee5/1062457 This show is stacked! First, we have some big Hammer Factor Announcements with Live Coverage coming to the North Fork Championship. See some of...
Get your Whitewater Journal HERE Eugene Buchanan has been traveling the world exploring rivers for nearly 40 years. Along with being an accomplished expeditionst he is an award winning author and publisher. Enjoy this episode and learn more about...
Get your Whitewater Journal HERE Benny Marr has a long list of whitewater accomplishments ranging from mind-blowing first descents to freestyle innovations on some of the world's biggest waves. This two-time Rider of the Year who has bested Dane Jackson...
Get your Whitewater Journal HERE In our last episode of 2020, we are joined by Antoinette Lee Toscano to discuss Whitewater TV and her 'clapback' of a previous episode of The Hammer Factor. From there we bring on Chris Hipgrave to...
Get your Whitewater Journal HERE LISTEN TO 78 HERE In the second part of the series, Evan kicks us off with his Southeast Paddling experience. From there, our hosts talk about everything from boat design to the new Covid-19 vaccine. Of...
Get your Whitewater Journal HERE In part one of this two-part series Louis kicks os off with some important policy announcements. From there, our hosts dig into some disgruntled listener mail taking aim at Louis. From there we move...
In part two of this series, we hear about the huge turnout at the Upper Yough Race. From there we bring on the shadowy Instagram figure Meme Boof to discuss his page and somewhat genius sense of humor. From there...
In part one of this two-part series, we get a first-hand account of what may be the greatest whitewater rescue story ever told! Sam Davis describes how a small bobble at Kanawha Falls led to a nearly seven-hour struggle to...
In this episode, we bring Eric Jackson, founder of Apex Kayaks on the show to discuss his new business and Kickstarter campaign. As well we discuss upcoming Upper Yough race, boat materials, listener mail and much more. Thanks for listening...
In this episode, Ben Luck shares his recent FKT of 15 hours and 2 minutes on the Middle Kings River. Your hosts discuss the launch of Eric Jackson’s new carbon fiber kayak and learn about a massive foamie boat river...
Check out the complete LVM set here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lvm And just like that Covid is over! The crew is back with a jam-packed show discussing everything 2020: coronavirus, social unrest, the Great American Outdoors Act, Gauley Fest, North Fork Championship and more....
Check out her book, Amazon Woman, HERE. Darcy Gaechter, the first and only woman to run the Amazon River source to sea, owner of Small World Adventures, and published author, joins us for this episode of the Hot Seat. Darcy talks...
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Get Your Journal Here: https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor/ Ladies and gentlemen, we are back! 70 freaking 1…how did this happen. Anyway, we have an obnoxiously packed show lined up: - Things are looking grim for clean water. The Trump administration has 'clarified' the Clean Water Act. ...
This episode is brought to you by the Whitewater Journal. Paddle more in 2020. Get your journal here! https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor/item/whitewater-journal-1 We start this week's show with a lashing from Kayak Pucon Hostile. Next, we discuss what Eric Jackson's...
Big thanks to Ekstremesportveko for sponsoring the show! Check Out Ekstremsportveko Here! https://ekstremsportveko.com/hammerfactor/ Weeks of pent up energy and the news that caused it can’t be contained for another second. Let us begin. We have a great interview with 15-year-old slalom...
Better late than never! We continue our discussion on the whitewater industry, from there we get into some pre-Green Race banter, listener email and epic rants! Enjoy! Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hammerfactor/? Corran's Industry Margins Seminar https://www.hammerfactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Industry-margins-seminar.m4a Bren Orton in China https://youtu.be/EwRf-rwVVdc https://youtu.be/aLlKVue4oBo
We got us a hell uva’ show lined up. Industry news, CO water rights with Dan Niemala and Kristina Wynne, Gore Race wrap-up with Hattie Johnson, and double rants and raves. Yes that’s right, we had several...
In this episode, we get Scott Byers, brand manager at Confluence Outdoor, on the show to set the record straight on rumors of trouble at Dagger Kayaks. Next, we dive back into Swiftwater Rescue. Lastly, we get Great...
In this episode, we auction off a Dagger Outburst to raise money for the Boise Whitewater Park and Outdoor Alliance! Of course we hit listener mail, rants and raves and more! ***Dagger Outburst Auction***: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hammer-Factor-Dagger-Outburst-Strategic-Reserve-Release/264421585415 CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS...
In this episode, we have two-time world champion on the show, Mariann Saether to discuss her recent win at the prestigious North Fork Championship. Enjoy and thanks for listening! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Hammer Factor Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hammerfactor/?
Special thanks to The Oh-Be-Joyful Race for sponsoring the show! In this episode, we bring Tom Sherburne from Shred Ready Helmets on the show to discuss helmet technology. In particular to answer why MIPS technology is not used in whitewater helmets? ...
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Check out the incredible, Ekstremesportveko ! In this episode, we discuss the historic public lands package that just passed through Congress. American Whitewater, Outdoor Alliance and a host of other agencies along with millions of Americans are responsible for protecting hundreds...
Check out the incredible, Ekstremesportveko ! In this first episode of the New Year, we bring editor of Banks Mag, Ryan Bailey on to discuss the Midas Gold Stibnite site in the headwaters of the South Salmon and the origins of...
Get your Whitewater Journal here! https://squareup.com/store/hammerfactor In this episode, we bring J.T. Hartman on the show to discuss his advanced biomechanics research on the "Differences in Core Rotation and Maximum Forward Reach between Whitewater Kayakers using Feathered and Unfeathered Paddle Blades". See...
Check it out, The Whitewater Journal! So many rivers, so many places, such good people! Our experiences on the river are so treasured, but all too often some of the most precious details slip away from our memories. Give yourself or...
Check it out, The Whitewater Journal! So many rivers, so many places, such good people! Our experiences on the river are...
In this episode, we discuss the Green Race and the new Green Race Conservation Project (GRCP). From there we segway into our back pain discussion with advice from Dr. Liz Koch, PT, DPT. Finally, we bring in a...
In this episode, we discuss the Green Race and the new Green Race Conservation Project (GRCP). From there we segway into...
This episode is brought to you by 8 Weeks Out Whitewater Race Training Plan. Sign up here: https://www.hammerfactor.com/ In this episode, we bring Bren Orton back on the show to discuss his epic at Alexandria Falls. Joining this...
This episode is brought to you by 8 Weeks Out Whitewater Race Training Plan. Sign up here: https://hammerfactor.com/ In this episode,...
This show brought to you by Shred Ready! https://www.shredready.com/ Tdub4eva promo code at Shredready.com! In this episode we dig deep into the Nouria Newman story and discuss her recent 400km solo trip ending in the Indus River. From there we...
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Top Of Show Sponsor: CKS Online Get in touch with Dr Hetzler at: 831 458 6272 In this episode we discuss exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal. This is a common problem many kayakers face due to the...
Top Of Show Sponsor: CKS Online The band is back together in this episode as we catch up with Kevin Colburn from American Whitewater after the recent success passing Wild and Scenic Designation for East Rosebud Creek. President Donald Trump on...
Top Of Show Sponsor: Badfish SUP Erik Boomer takes us on a wild ride during this hour long, in-depth 'Hot Seat' interview! From eating wild rabbits for survival to first descents in the Arctic we dig deep with one of...
Top Of Show Sponsor: Badfish SUP Erik Boomer takes us on a wild ride during this hour long, in-depth ‘Hot Seat’ interview! From eating wild rabbits for survival to first descents in the Arctic we dig deep with one of...
Top Of Show Sponsor: https://badfishsup.com/ In this episode we discuss two of the 'toughest' races in kayaking with the winners of each race. Aniol Serrasolses takes us through his winning run at The North Fork Championship held on the iconic...
Top Of Show Sponsor: https://www.riversports.com/ In this episode: - Weld has a big anouncement - ABRG fills us in on the new Cocaine - Kevin Colburn sets us straight on packrafts - Viewer Mail - Rants and Raves and so much more... Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hammerfactor/? High Country...
Top Of Show Sponsor: https://www.riversports.com/ In this episode: – Weld has a big anouncement – ABRG fills us in on the new Cocaine – Kevin Colburn sets us straight on packrafts – Viewer Mail – Rants and Raves and so...
Top Of Show Sponsor: 4 Corners Riversports Rants And Raves Sponsor: Liquidlogic Kayaks Subscription Options: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amongstit-inc/id1095013227?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-grace/the-hammer-factor?refid=stpr RSS Direct Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/HammerFactor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNW1jev8xx84dc05QZGqKA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hammerfactor/? Hollllly frijoles peeps...Its episode 50 of the Hammer Factor. Who would have guessed. And what a show we have today. Coming up, we’ll have • the usual round...