Mile 4.5 of a 7-mile paddle. One moment you’re cruising, rhythm locked in, sun on your shoulders. The next, your paddle feels like it weighs forty pounds. Your arms turn to wet cement. Your brain gets foggy. You’re scanning the shore for somewhere, anywhere, to pull over and eat something. Anything. I know this feeling …
Jenkinson Lake, also known as Sly Park, is in the heart of El Dorado County’s Eldorado National Forest, one of Northern California’s family friendly paddleboarding experiences. The 650-acre reservoir sits at 3,500 feet elevation and provides crystal-clear waters surrounded by dense pine forests and granite outcroppings. Whether you’re a beginner seeking calm waters or an …
Sand Harbor State Park stands as one of Lake Tahoe’s best paddle boarding destinations, offering paddlers access to the most pristine and undeveloped shoreline of North America’s largest alpine lake. Located on the stunning east shore, this Nevada State Park serves as the gateway to crystal-clear waters, dramatic granite boulder fields, and secluded coves that …
Nestled at 5,400 feet in the Sierra Nevadas, Fuller Lake provides a peaceful alpine retreat just a short drive from Nevada City. This gem of a lake invites visitors to paddle its calm waters, cast a line for trout, explore forested hiking trails, and spot wildlife amongst tall pines. An inviting escape from the everyday, …
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) challenges the entire body, requiring diligence on your post workout recovery, whether the session lasts for miles across open water, involves quick sprints, or focuses on technical skills in freestyle formats. The physiological stressors that result from SUP are significant, affecting the shoulders, core, back, and lower body, while requiring robust cardiovascular …
Now that you have your SUP, it’s time to get some paddleboard accessories. There are all sorts of neat gadgets and toys to add on, and I’ve been testing them out and discovering the best products and some of the more unique things you can do to bling out your paddleboard adventures. There are a …