Q&A With Charlie Walbridge On 30 Years Of River...

No name is as synonymous with river rescue as Charlie Walbridge. Walbridge was a driving force in kayak and...

REI Closes Experiences Business, Laying Off 400+ Employees

On January 8, 2025, REI president and CEO Eric Artz announced that REI would end its Experiences business. The...

When To Trust Your Fear In The Backcountry

“Trust your gut,” they say. It’s the most common advice when faced with the unknown. But at the start...

Combating “Shrink It And Pink It”

In November 2024, Level Six launched the Freya Drysuit Design Feedback Survey, seeking input on measurements, fit and stories...

When A Paddler Dies, We Are Too Quick To...

The paddling community judges accidents harshly. We are so determined to figure it out and ascribe a cause to...

Our Editor’s Favorite Stories Of The Year

Happy New Year! In 2024, the Paddling Mag team covered some unforgettable tales. Our favorite stories included a kayaker...