The Payette River Games wrapped up on Sunday when Ben and I loaded our tents up and headed back down to Boise. We spent Monday surfing and hanging out at the park, talking to locals and getting everyone’s thoughts and feedback. It was awesome to see so much support and appreciation for the park. During …
Good flows, warm sunny weather, three catered meals a day, free camping – life at the Payette River Games. Quinn and I lived the high life in Idaho. We descended on Cascade with our eyes on the $50k prize purse. Just kidding: we were there more to participate than compete. Quinn threw his hat in …
We got an alpine start after just a few hours of sleep and once again hit the road, fueled by gas station coffee and a burning desire to reach the famed Lunch Counter wave outside of Jackson. On the way up we stopped to check out King’s wave on the snake. This wave is a …
Author: Ben Nielsen Quinn and I finally got out of Denver to score some river waves, paddle, and have some good times. Ok this is actually a work sponsored trip, so there will be “work” involved. Our itinerary is ambitious. Lunch Counter Wave on the Snake River in Wyoming, Boise River Park, Payette River Games, …
Just noticed an article posted by Mike Kneidl, paddler from Nampa Idaho last fall (September 27, 2013) The Boise Whitewater Park has been an amazing resource in the heart of Boise, Idaho. A “waveshaper” allows for quick adjustments of both wave and hole features. Surfers, boogie boarders, and of course kayakers have been showing up …