It might be hard to imagine a run down a class II river on your  SUP board if you are new to the sport.  The fact that you are just getting your ‘sea-legs’ or ‘lake-legs’ is an accomplishment and for paddlers who feel the need for some speed and thrills, you’re in luck.  SUP’ing in rapids and whitewater is growing in popularity for thrillseekers and it’s getting some prime-time exposure at the TEVA Games in Vail, CO this summer.  

(Teva press release) New for 2010 we’re bringing Stand Up Paddling (SUP) to the Teva Mountain Games in a big way. Come and test your SUP skills in the class II-III waters of Gore Creek in the heart of Vail Village. Weather you’re a water-man or a mountain-man, a complete novice or sticker clad pro, this sport is the newest reason to clear some room in the outdoor extreme shed.

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The discipline of Stand Up Paddling has grown in strokes and strides in the last 4 years. Known for its unique perspective, fitness, core strength and endurance qualities, SUP brings the waterman lifestyle inland for the whole family. When you try this sport one thing is for sure: no matter what your ability, you are guaranteed to fall and guaranteed to have a whole lot of fun doing it.

For the first time at the Teva mountain games, First Ascent and Hawaii’s C4 Waterman are offering two unique events designed to give the participant the mountain-style SUP experience.

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Looking for something in the Okanagan? Check out the Shuswap River in BC for some rapids and whitewater SUP.