Bellingham Whitewater

Upcoming Haps in the ‘Ham

Just wanted to spread the word about some great kayaking flicks and events coming to the ‘Ham that oughta help you get your stoke on for the upcoming season. The water has only teased us with a few good Robe days this spring, but when the main show gets here, we’ll be in for a smokin’ good season. There’s a ton of snow up in those mountains- it’s coming!

First, a sweet double feature will be playing April 10 at WWU. The Doof and the Outdoor Center will be hosting LVM 25 along with Cascadia, a flick by BWW’s very own Chris Tretwold. This film is great- tons of footage of spectacular BC and Washington runs, including Tatlow and Big Silver, and featuring local boaters. Here’s the poster:

Second, the RPP will hosting its fourth annual film/AW fundraiser/raffle event on April 24th at Broadway Hall in Bellingham. We’re still getting the details ironed out, but we’ve already got some terrific prizes lined up, so we’re on track for another great event. This year, we’ll be showing the latest Hotel Charley film: The Lost World. 2007 National Geographic Adventurers of the Year and all around good guys Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs will be on hand to present their film. These films have always been amazing, and this years’ edition promises to be no different, with footage from first descents in Newfoundland, Brazil, Colombia, and India. Check here for more info about the event.

Chris Korbulic going big in Newfoundland during the filming of
Hotel Charley 3: The Lost World. Photo by Darin McQuoid.

Third, Backcountry Essentials, Kavu, and us here at BWW will be teaming up to present Oil + Water on May 22 at BE’s shop on Holly Street. This film chronicles the journey of Seth Warren and Tyler Bradt as they travel the length of North and South America in Baby, an old fire truck that they converted to run on vegetable oil, kayaking along the way and promoting freedom from reliance on petroleum products. This film has won tons of awards, and promises to be both educational and entertaining. It’ll also be a fundraiser for American Whitewater, and just happens to feature some top-notch kayaking. Here’s the trailer:

Finally, don’t forget about the second annual Trifecta, coming up on April 19th. Hopefully we’ll have some snow on the mountain, some water in the river, and a dry course for some good disc (those three things sound mutually exclusive, but that’s exactly what happened last year. Here’s to a repeat!).

Stay tuned for more info as these events get closer. Spring is here!