Tag Archives: kayak

‘Into the Mind’

Posted on March 12, 2013 by goalzero

ABOUT THE FILM Blur the lines between dream state and reality, as you perceive the world through the minds of many. Into the Mind contemplates the experiences passed between mentors and peers to paint a philosophical portrait of human kind. What drives us to overcome challenge? How do we justify risk? What forces are at the core of a mountain addiction? Unique athlete segments over a multitude of mountain sport genres, depict the connectivity of Earth and window into never seen before moments. Explore how we begin our perception of self, construct the foundations of confidence, and are ultimately led … Continue reading →

Goal Zero Extreme Adventurer: Mike McKay

Posted on August 17, 2011 by goalzero

What has Mike McKay, one of our Goal Zero Extreme Adventurers been up to? He is a kayaker, conservationist, and solar powered filmmaker. “A week or two tardy now, but in mid-June through mid-July the Five2Nine crew rallied to the west coast, extending the spring creeking season by grabbing some snowmelt along the Coast and Sierra Ranges. The West Coast had been hammered by snowfall this year, and there was no shortage of water. Plans for the High Sierra Classics (runs like Dinkey, Upper Cherry or Middle Kings) faded into lower elevation big water runs. The trip began after being … Continue reading →

Our Deepest Sympathies

Posted on December 21, 2010 by goalzero

We are saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life that occurred with the Eddie Bauer Kayak team. (This taken from the First Ascent Blog.) “Yesterday Eddie Bauer received word that the South African whitewater guide, Hendri Coetzee, who was leading First Ascent Kayakers Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was pulled from his kayak on the Lukuga River by a crocodile and is presumed dead. Following the incident, Ben and Chris were able to paddle to safety and contact the International Rescue Committee (IRC) who dispatched a team to evacuate them … Continue reading →