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Locals Bag First Elk SUP Descent

"The Elk River has been kayaked and rafted for decades, but a group of local adventurers stand-up paddleboarded it for the first time ever."

"In only its second year, the stand-up paddleboarders started Saturday’s competition with a timed sprint around the island on the Yampa River="

"Get creative on the water with an upwind workout, or take the dog for a mellow session."

"The high quality PVC combined with the burliest drop stitch on the market is obviously made by river folk for river folk."

SUP the Mag's guide to Hala's 2015 lineup.

"A paradigm shift is taking place in water sports. Ocean boarders are heading inland to rivers, and white water is becoming a destination for SUP."

"I was thoroughly impressed with the little Hala Peño...from the moment I took it out of the bag until...I finished paddling."

"In 3 years, Hala Gear has evolved from a modest garage operation into a growing fixture of Steamboat Springs’ elite group of outdoor manufacturers."

"Hala is unique in their diverse line of shapes and sizes."

"The new Hala Peño is an advanced whitewater SUP for surfing standing waves and stomping whitewater."