Kern River Conservancy Film

The Kern River Conservancy is absolutely one of the best things to happen to the Kern River Valley!
All of their volunteer work has made the entire Kern River extra special.

Check out their video on the Lower Kern River:


Find out more on the website: http://www.kernriverconservancy.org/

Kern River Conservancy is committed to working every aspect we can with Conservation to Education. To do so, we have forged partnerships with many organizations and government agencies in an effort to achieve our goals. We are proud to share our goals and common cores with our partners. 

• United States Forest Service  
• Leave No Trace
• California Land Management  
• Sierra Nevada Conservancy  
• American Rivers  
• California Trout
• Keepers of the Kern  
• Bureau of Land Management  
• Wild Places  
• National Environmental Education Foundation  
• Trash Free Earth

Pushing the Limits: Kayaking the Cataracts of the Kern

Yackass Productions recently released a great video on kayaking the Class 5+ Cataracts section of the Lower Kern River.   Kernville locals Evan Moore and Johny Chase, and friend Tad Dennis, are the stars of this incredible whitewater footage.  [Disclaimer: they are pros - dont try this at home]


The story is also featured in the newest edition of Kayak Session Magazine.

Nick Troutman, one of the most famous whitewater kayakers in the world, also joined on the big water and posted his video here:

Extreme Whitewater - Kern River 2017!

2017 is already an unreal year for whitewater on the Kern River. With a huge Sierra Snowpack, the peak flows will certainly extend throughout the summer!  Excited by the winter rains and flooding whitewater, some of the best paddlers in the world have been showing off their skills on the Kern River.

See incredible footage of local Kernville and professional kayaker Evan Moore on the Lower Kern River last week!!  This class 5+ run called "Cataracts of the Kern" was flowing high at 4400 cfs.


There was plenty of action!  Highlights of the carnage from Johnny Chase, Evan Moore, and Tad Dennis.


An infamous rapid named Fender Bender, a couple miles north of Kernville, was going off at 18,000 cfs. Watch Eric and Rebecca Giddens, former Olympians and Kern River Brewery owners, make it look easy!


Dont miss the Kern River Festival at the end of April this year!!

For more information on paddling the Kern, click here!

All of the River Flow information is found here.

Everything about adventures in the Kern River Sierra here.

Which High Sierra Peaks Are In View?

 As seen from the Baker Point Lookout Tower:

From KernRiverSierra.com:  "...the most unique and awe-inspiring sight of all! In view is the grouping of the highest mountains in the entire contiguous USA! Several High Sierra peaks, including Mt Whitney and other "14ers" line the northern horizon. Because of the north/south trajectory of the Kern Canyon, it is possible to look out to the farthest extent of the Kern River drainage, through the heart of the Sierras."

Read about hiking Baker Point here.

Finally Snow in the High Country!

The high country is white! 

Yesterday (1/24/12) was a gorgeous day in the Greenhorns with a thin layer of fresh powder over a firm base, perfect conditions for free heel fun!     

Views towards Mt Whitney and the High Sierra.

Some tele-turns on a couple inches of snow.

Sherman Pass Road had not been plowed to the preferred winter trailhead as of early January 24th, but it could be clear by now.  There is 1-2+ feet of snow above 8,000 feet.

Winter Conditions can be checked on the Backcountry Web Cam Slideshow on KernRiverSierra.com.

2011 Keyesville Race Highlights (Video!)

Scenes from the Pro Cross Country, Short Track, Downhill, Vintage Bike Race, and Teletubby Dirt Jumpers...
(Sorry we missed getting footage from the Trials events - Those riders were awesome!)

Includes top USA professional racers like Adam Craig, Tinker Juarez, Lance Canfield, Jim Hewitt, Will Patterson, Graeme Pitts, Ben Cruz....

2012 Keyesville Race: March 31-April 1


Keyesville Classic Trail description and information here.

Keyesville Race info here.

2012 Winter/Spring Events in the Kern River Valley

Don't Miss Out!

February 17-20, 2012         Whiskey Flat Days, Kernville


March 16-25, 2012             Living Green Festival, Kern River Valley


March 31-April 1, 2012       Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Race


March 31-April 1, 2012       Lake Isabella Fishing Derby


April 20-22, 2012                Kern River Festival, Kernville


Also:


Kernville Bike Park Open daily for Mountain Bike Skills 


BMX Racing on Saturdays / See Facebook page for Race and Official Practice updates

Spring on the Kern River