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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THE ICE FJORD Paddleboarding among the icebergs of East Greenland • It’s impossible not to be intrigued by life in the Arctic. Even more so when you explore it from the water. The excitement of paddling through ice, surrounded by icebergs and wild landscapes. The fulfillment of learning to move safely through cold, remote waters, bracing against katabatic winds, hoping not to cross paths with a polar bear. Follow Chris and Julie as they explore East Greenland by paddleboard, navigating fjords and floating ice in one of the most untouched corners of the world.

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THE VJOSA RIVER Supping down Europe’s Blue Heart • In 2024, Ryan Salm, Jay Sanavage, Martin Cavada, and Claire Holman gave themselves three weeks to journey the Vjosa River on foot and paddleboard from source to sea—roughly 250 kilometers down one of Europe’s last free-flowing rivers. From the pristine waters of the Pindus Mountains to the littered floodplains of Albania, their route took them through towering gorges, remote villages, and tangled wilderness, including a sketchy border crossing under the blazing sun.

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MOUNTAIN PADDLEBOARDING Exploring high-altitude lakes in the Pyrenees by SUP • When paddleboarding offers a new way into familiar landscapes. Lac d’Artouste sits high in the French Pyrenees, reached by cable car, a cheerful little mountain train, and a short, steep hike. Nicolas Fayol and Clarisse Labussiere had been there before, but this time was different. They packed their boards and set off to paddle it, turning a familiar place into a slower, more intimate way to experience the mountains.

OH, CANADA! A FAMILY PADDLE ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALBERTA • A three-week road trip across the wild landscapes of western Canada: sea kayaking, biking, spotting orcas and bears, and trying to keep the kids happy. From vancouver to Tofino, Whistler, and the Bow River, this German family set out to explore some of the country’s quieter corners and spend some proper time together—sometimes relaxing, sometimes not.

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The Island of Crete An epic sea kayaking adventure in the Mediterranean • Fancy a self-supported sea kayaking trip along a beautiful coastline, far from the crowds and just challenging enough to feel like an expedition? Crete, Europe’s southernmost island, offers crystal-clear water, rugged landscapes, and some of the best food in the Mediterranean. Join Christian Zicke as he shares his journey around the island in fall 2024.

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SUMMER ISLES Sea kayaking Scotland’s wild northwest • Scotland’s northwest coast is home to a peaceful and glorious sea kayaking destination: the Summer Isles. Mathew Wilkinson joined local guide Will Copestake for three days of paddling through beautiful waters and soft light, camping wild beneath starlit skies, dining on five-star meals, and drifting past seals and glowing jellyfish. A true weekend getaway.

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