Despite a ton of rain, noticeably more security than the previous year, still the people came by the thousands to experience the music, the sporting events, and the amazing town of Embrun France, nestled high in the French Alps for 2017 Outdoor Mix Festival. The first thing you notice when arriving is how friendly all of the people are in Embrun France. The genuinely happy demeanor and helpful attitude made you feel like you were making lifelong friends with every local you m

Pro Kayaker Dan Gavere On His Love of Whitewater Growing up in Salt Lake, kayaker Dan Gavere often found himself in some whitewater on the w

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A world-class kayaker, you made the transition to pioneer river and white water SUP. Can you tell us about this transition and how river SUP

Its been over a year since I first met Alex Jekette and learned about his dream to organize and host a Festival in the beautiful area of Embrun France where the sky meets the mountains and statistically receives sun 300 days a year making it prime wine country at the foothills of the Alps. Your not going to find a better location for an outdoor sports festival and Alex had turned a vision into a dream with the Outdoor Mix Festival being a huge success for 2016. This year wa

Whether you're a beginner trying to stand up on a board and take your first strokes or an experienced paddler looking to improve your skills, The Ultimate Guide To Stand Up Paddling is for you. Follow legendary paddler Dan Gavere as he guides you through this easy to follow, step by step video that will help you become a more confident and efficient paddler. Filmed in HD on the beautiful waters of Hawaii and Oregon by award winning cinematographer Chris Emerick this video aim

Here is a brief clip of Zach Mahone paddling a Starboard Freeride 12.2 Brushed Carbon SUP across Lake Vallecito in Southern Colorado. This was shot on a 3D Robotics Iris with a GoPro 4 Silver. #starboard #dangavere #standuppaddle #sup

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