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Gear Trends: SUP Style

"Hala Gear introduces its 10-foot Rival Straight Up and 10-foot, 10-inch Rival Hoss."

2016 SUPConnect Gear of the Year

Hala Gear came back from Outdoor Retailer with the Hala Atcha taking home a SUP Connect Award for the Best River Category.

Maupin, Oregon

Paul Clark paddle boarding on the Deschutes River in Maupin, Oregon.

Adventure of the Week: Stand-Up Paddleboarding

“It’s a more fun way to go. You tip your canoe, and you are out of luck. Fall off your paddleboard, you just get back on.”

Paddleboarding the Rio Grande Wilderness

Justin Ratzlaff describes his unsupported five-day, 83-mile SUP expedition down the Rio Grande.

Deschutes River with SUPPAUL

The Middle Deschutes River is not a destination for paddle boarders, but Paul Clark paddles there anyways.

Mental Guidance for Novice Paddlers

As a beginner paddler, are you ready to lean into the discomfort of the newness and go with the flow?

Blanco River

A little light whitewater fun while taking advantage of all the Texas rain from 5 mile dam to I-35 bridge in San Marcos.

48 States in 100 Days: Geoffrey Braught Embarks on the Ultimate Summer Road Trip

Can two dudes travel across America in 100 days and meet their goal of paddleboarding in every continental state?

Mission: Explore

Matt Buckley explores Colorado's lesser-known runs.

Does Fear Hold Us Back?

Many people have the impression that fear and being scared are embarrassing emotions for an individual to have.

First SUP Descent of the Upper and Middle Owhyee

Can the Upper and Middle sections of the Owyhee be paddleboarded?

Late Winter Runs on the Deschutes River

What stretches of the Deschutes River can be run during the late winter?

"Holla Atcha" Road Trip

Six whitewater runs you should stop for on a road trip through the High Rockies.

Mush Pile Wave SUP Surf at Bend Whitewater Park

Perfect conditions for practicing back bracing and building some muscle memory.

The Atcha 86 is Whitewater’s New Best Friend

Find out what's new with the Hala Atcha 86.

Opening The Box

The adventure begins. This is what unpacking a new Hala SUP looks like.

Oak Springs Rapids at 6000 CFS

Oak Springs at 6000 CFS is a pretty gnarly rapid, especially for a paddle board.

The First To Incorporate Inflatable Composite Technology into Inflatable SUPs

Hala is leading the way by incorporating Inflatable Composite Technology into their boards.

John Day River Tour

Paddle board touring on the John Day River in Oregon with Paul Clark.