A Foundations Core Testimonial
I recently asked a newer Foothills Paddling Club member, Lesslie Crossley about her experience in the Foundations Core program last year and here is what she had to say.
Indoor Roll Sessions for 2024!
The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, is again allowing us use of their facilities to host roll practices and clinics throughout 2024.
2023 East Tennessee Pilgrimage Recap
The Chilhowee Recreation Area located in the Cherokee National Forest near Benton, TN was the ideal location since it is so close to two notable rivers in that area- the Hiwassee and the Ocoee.
Chattooga Fest 2023 Recap
In what has become a 10 year long tradition, on the first weekend of May 2023, over 80 members from the Foothills Paddling Club met up in Long Creek, SC for Chattooga Fest.
Q1 Club Meeting Recap
We had amazing time at our first club meeting of the year held at Saluda Outfitters. The vibe was great and food was delicious.
Foundations Alumni on their time as students
For the 3rd year in a row, we will host a series of educational clinics known as Foundations of Whitewater Kayaking. Two of our graduates, from FK class of 2022, have decided to share their experiences with the world!
Indoor Roll Sessions for 2023!
The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, has decided to allow the use of their indoor pool for FPC to host roll practices and clinics beginning in January 2021.
Recap: Chattooga Fest 2022
Paddling was at its pinnacle over the weekend, featuring plenty of rain, good water levels, pleasant weather, fun lines, PFDs, and the pushing of comfort levels. From flat-water joys to the rush of Class IV whitewater, each paddler partaking in activity was treated to an excellent array of opportunities.
Hand-Paddling Legitimacy: The Journey Continues
“Welcome to the first ever ACA River Kayak Hand-Paddling Instructor Endorsement Workshop.”
Recap: Confluence Factory Tour
It was a brief thought, maybe more of a dream as I took the time to imagine all of the incredible adventures that the soon-to-be boat might go on once it made it off-property.
2022 Event and Clinic Preview
We have been hard at work planning a jam-packed 2022 Schedule for Foothills Paddling Club and we are hoping for an amazing year! Here is a preview of the 2022 Foothills Paddling Club Events and Clinics.
Indoor Roll Sessions for 2022!
The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, has decided to allow the use of their indoor pool for FPC to host roll practices and clinics beginning in January 2021.
FPC assists in the removal of 41 tires from the Reedy River
Volunteers from Foothills Paddling Club teamed up with our long time conservation partner, Save Our Saluda, to remove, among other things, 41 tires from a 900-foot section of the Reedy River in Downtown Greenville, SC.
A Pilgrimage to Remember
I was truly overjoyed to have spent such a wonderful weekend with great people up in the mountains. As an Arizona girl who is well-accustomed to the stoke surrounding a simple shift in the weather, I was enlivened to feel the general fever of the group .
The Return of Chattooga Fest
The stoke was high as Foothills Paddling Club’s most popular annual river fest returned this year, after being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID.
FK101 Now Open to the Public!
Today, we are announcing that the first clinic in the Foundations of Whitewater Kayaking, FK101: Gear, will be opened up to non club members!
Reservations for Roll Sessions Now Available!
Beginning with our Assisted Roll Practice on February 23rd, members will be able to reserve their spot a full day in advance.