Kayak Session Magazine

The biggest whitewater kayaking magazine in the world. If a photo speaks a thousand words, then Kayak Session is an encyclopedia. Dubbed the ‘National Geographic’ of whitewater kayaking, we collaborate with some of the best photographers and most acclaimed writers in the outdoor industry. Our photo concept is to show stunning images of kayakers in their element. This photos-first idea is coupled with a creative layout and fresh content, sure to inspire our readers with every issue. Kayak Session is the essential reading for whitewater kayakers worldwide.

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NEWS AND HAPPENINGS • This ongoing column is a place to report on the current news, latest descents, expeditions, people and trends in the whitewater world. The world is indeed a big place but the river connects us all. This column attempts to keep us in touch throughout the world paddling community.

MIDNIGHT SUN FESTIVAL, ICELAND, JUNE 28TH, 2024

ICF FREESTYLE WORLD CUP SERIES, PLATTLING, GERMANY, MAY 2024

NEILSONFEST 2024: A RENEWED RIVER CELEBRATION, PORTNEUF, QUEBEC, CANADA, MAY 2024

VALSESIA RIVER FESTIVAL, VALSESIA, ITALY, MAY 2024

MYLLYKOSKI BIGWATER FESTIVAL, MYLLYKOSKI RIVER, FINLAND, APRIL 2024

WAIPOUT, WAIPORI RIVER, DUNEDIN, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND, MAY 2024

BIG FORK WHITEWATER FESTIVAL, BIGFORK, MONTANA, USA, MAY 2024

NEW RIVER GORGE RACE & RODEO, FAYETTEVILLE, WV, USA MAY 2024

RÍO ARA RACE 2024, TORLA, ARAGÓN, SPAIN, MAY 2024

NRS DURANCE FESTIVAL 2024, CHATEAUROUX LES ALPES, FRANCE, JULY 2024

EXTREME KAYAK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, VOSS, NORWAY, JUNE 2728TH, 2024

CALLAGHAN RACE, WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUNE 2024

COLORADO CUP 2024, COLORADO, USA, MAY-JUNE 2024

OPEN CZECH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TRNAVA XRACE 2024, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, MAY-JUNE 2024

NOC WOMEN'S PADDLEFEST, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, MAY-JUNE 2021

LA TOBALINA WATERFALL, CASTILLA Y LEÓN, NORTHERN SPAIN, MAY 2024

NUJIANG WILD WATER INTERNATIONAL OPEN AND TIGER LEAPING GORGE, NUJIANG, CHINA, FEBRUARY 2024

ZAKALJ WATERFALL, RIJEKA, CROATIA, MARCH 2024

USTEANI RIVER EXPEDITION, NORWAY, JUNE 2024

LANDWASSER DROP, MASTALLONE RIVER, ITALY, MAY-JUNE 2024

MAELIFELL RIVER, ICELAND, MAY 2024

HEADWATERS OF THE RIO CAQUETA, COLOMBIA, FEBRUARY 2024

UPPER RYAN RIVER, PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, MAY 2024

KAIMAI CREEKING, BAY OF PLENTY, NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND, MAY-JUNE 2024

PUBLIC RECREATION RIGHTS IN QUESTION ON THE BOONE FORK AND WATAUGA RIVERS, NORTH CAROLINA, USA

EXTREME AND DRAMATIC ALPINE SPRING, EUROPE, SPRING 2024

Water Falls OF Remembrance An Icelandic Saga of Healing and Discovery • Faced with the loss of their friend only days before a long-awaited trip to Iceland, Eirik Hansen and Zack Mutton questioned whether or not they should even go. But in the spirit of adventure and living life fully, it was off to the stoutmaster's paradise. In searching to heal heavy hearts, they found an unexpected gift: A veritable map of still-unrun waterfalls.

NORTH OF NOWHERE THE EAST FORK SOUTH FORK SALMON • Roughly a few hours’ drive from Boise, Idaho, not far from McCall, long, continuous boulder gardens sit amid evergreen forest. No, we're not talking about the Payette or even the Salmon—at least not the section you're likely thinking of. Though a little off the whitewater radar, the East Fork South Fork Salmon is the Idaho classic you didn't know you were missing. With a plethora of Class III-V rapids, easy camping, and easy lapping, The EFSF offers paddlers the perfect combination of remote and accessible, challenge and fun.

VELVET NOT NYLON: PADDLING THROUGH A REVOLUTION The Hiko Story • While the Czech Republic fought for...