RIVER WARRIOR

River Warriors, a column presented by NRS, highlights influential changemakers in the paddling community who are working to break down barriers to the outdoors, helping make paddling accessible to all, and using their voice to raise awareness and fight for healthy, free-flowing rivers.

BY CARMEN KUNTZ

RIVER WARRIOR: ANNE STEVENS Anne Steven’s kayaking style could be described as cautious with an attention to detail and a healthy dose of respect for rivers. Rather than holding her back, this caution lets her experience the river at a slower pace, offering her a different perspective than some paddlers. “I get super stoked on the little things, like catching eddies, hitting boofs,” she says. “I just really enjoy boating and the feeling of being at the bottom of a rapid and being super proud and super stoked.” Anne grew up in the rainy flatlands of Northern Germany, where kayaking meant touring the flatwater channels. “I wasn’t a particularly sporty kid and, I didn’t like kayaking at first,” Anne says with her endearing, no-bullshit honesty. Born in the city of Jena and…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2021

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