ClackFest Whitewater Festival 2024
Get ready to ride the rapids at the Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival, returning May 17-19, 2024! This long-running event for whitewater enthusiasts is a chance to test your skills on…
7th Annual PNW 24-Hour Relay To Raise Money for Cancer
Calling all paddlers and community supporters! The Hood River Event Site will be the center of strength and resilience this April 20th-21st as the PNW 24-Hour Paddle Relay returns for…
New Rafting Manager Position Available on the Clackamas River
Upper Clackamas River Manager Position Start Date: May, 2024 Background: eNRG Kayaking and Rafting is looking for an Upper Clackamas River Manager / Lead Guide for the 2024 season. This…
Test Your Skills at the Cedar River Slalom Race on April 6-7!
All kayakers in the Pacific Northwest, mark your calendars for April 6-7. It's time for the exciting Cedar River Slalom Race hosted by the Washington Kayak Club. Frequently attended by…
Ride the Clackamas Comeback: New Whitewater Rafting Adventures Await
Continue to last section from newsletterThe Clackamas River, a scenic waterway winding through Oregon's Cascade Range, offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike. From its headwaters near…
Creating The Youth Kayak Team
https://youtu.be/TZckR-788SI It began as an idea. It continued because of the kids. A chance to create a stimulating environment that builds hobbies and future employment opportunities. A goal to spread…
A Voyager Canoe’s Cross Country Epic on the Eve of the Pandemic
My name is Andrew Hansen, and I am a “special agent” for eNRG Kayaking. What does that mean? Well after running class IV whitewater with Sam in a 2 person…
Creating a Community
I have been canoeing my entire life, a journey concluding at Junior World Championships in the Olympic sport of slalom which showed how multiple countries could come together under a…
The Restoration of Goat Island
Goat Island is home to native deer and heron rookeries. It is also home to invasive blackberries and ivy which seek to capture the island for themselves. This long piece…
Slalom on the Santiam
Whitewater slalom is a timed obstacle course consisting of gates to create a path to paddle through. On March 9, eNRG Kayaking, with the help of volunteers, built a moving…