Nouria Newman - part 2 | "Don't forget to go kayaking when you go kayaking"

10/31/19 • 51 min

Part 2 of the 2-part interview.
Once a competitive whitewater slalom kayaker who won World Championships (listen to part 1 for her backstory and how she got into kayaking), Nouria Newman now travels to the most remote corners of the globe—and paddles for different reasons...
In this episode we gain a little more insight into what makes Nouria tick, hear about some incredible trips, discuss issues in paddling, and get some great expedition tips.
Time stamps:

00:49 - There are no levels and everyone crashes
03:21 - Pitt River solo expedition—bushwacking and bear spray
12:26 - Actually, I'll take a sandwich
15:09 - Embrace it when it get's hard, and funny things happen
16:42 - Gear tip: webbing and carabiner 'flip line'
19:46 - Dream trips and finding missions in your backyard
21:27 - Near miss unpacked: The Tsarap, Zanskar, and Indus Rivers in India
26:54 - Don't forget to go kayaking when you go kayaking
36:21 - Paddling alone and risk...it's complex
41:26 - Challenges with social media
48:46 - Expedition food: lentils, croissant, and sometimes mango

Nouria's India solo expedition video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_O2_M1E7e4
Nouria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourianewman/
Boreal River: https://borealriver.com/

10/31/19 • 51 min

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