Surfing North Shore

November 5, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

Each winter, O‘ahu’s rugged North Shore serves up some of the largest and imposing ocean waves on the planet. Giant, storm-generated swells make their long trek across the northern Pacific to batter reef breaks and the area’s shoreline. Although winter on the North Shore may not be the best ti... read more

Kayaking Kailua Bay Oahu

October 15, 2008 by TrailsTV · 2 Comments 

The best thing about Kayaking in Kailua Bay is the beauty of the fine white sandy beaches on Lanikai Beach, the snorkeling right off shore, the beauty of both Flat Island and Mokulua. Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks Inc, lets you view the area in the best possible conditions. In our case we had sever... read more

Kayaking in Lake Tahoe

September 4, 2008 by TrailsTV · 1 Comment 

Lake Tahoe has a tremendous amount of beauty just driving around. Imagine quietly paddling from Sand Harbor on the north east shore of Tahoe, to Thunderbird Lodge on the middle east shore. The best times to go are in the morning, the afternoon and evening, generally, has the winds kicking up to offe... read more

Middle Fork of the American River

August 20, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

The Middle Fork of the American River is chock full of thrilling whitewater, fascinating history, stunning scenery, and incredible wildlife. Although it was once a well-inhabited canyon with two mining camps and over 10,000 people, today the Middle Fork American River Canyon is a place of solitude a... read more

Gore Canyon Colorado

August 8, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

This is the post-season run for advanced intermediates and experts in Colorado. Usually runs strong 1000+ cfs from July until September and maybe October. It is the site of Colorado’s biggest ww festival/downriver race, usually held at the end of August. At prime level, 1000 to 1200 cfs, this ... read more

Piedra River Colorado

August 6, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

The Piedra River forms high in the San Juan Mountains of Hinsdale County, then flows about 40 miles south into Archuleta County to the confluence with the San Juan River at Navajo Reservoir on the Colorado-New Mexico border. This mountain valley river is very rocky, flowing through the beautiful San... read more

Linville Gorge

August 4, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

Runnable between 200 and approximately 700 cfs (or 1.4 feet and 2.4 feet on the guage at the take out).  The upper-end is an educated guess;  no one I know has run it higher than 2 feet, and I have shown up and decided to paddle elsewhere when it was... read more

Cruising Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Queen

July 17, 2008 by TrailsTV · 1 Comment 

The Tahoe Queen is a great way to view the picturesque Emerald Bay. It is a leisurely “cruise” starting, and ending, at the base of Ski Run. The two and a half hour cruise gives you a chance to view this wonder of nature while having a snack and/or cocktail of your choice… [media ... read more

Sailing in Lake Tahoe

July 15, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

Sailing on Lake Tahoe is always a treat. We left Sand Harbor in early January 2008 on a 28 foot catamaran. The water was perfect, the weather was perfect, and cold… This was one of the best sailing adventures I’ve ever had… [media id=18] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sailing... read more

Rafting the Truckee River

July 15, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

River rafting on the Truckee is an exciting, yet safe way for a family or friends to enjoy a morning or afternoon together. A GREAT 2-3 HOURS in which you enjoy a leisurely, self guided, 5- mile float on the Truckee River from Tahoe City to the River Ranch Bar, Restaurant & Hotel. We are the onl... read more

When entering the backcountry, proper precautions should be taken, including your health and fitness levels, avalanche beacon and the know-how to use it, shovel, compass, friend, weather information, and common sense.