Since kayaking whitewater is a bit hard to do in the time of #socialdistancing, CKS Online is providing some distractions, light reading, and ideas for COVID-19 life.

Take advantage of your free time now so you can spend more time paddling later.

Updated April 1, 2020.

Read these paddling / outdoor publication s online

Read these books about rivers in the Southwest

Read these books about other rivers and running them

Study up on river knowledge

Watch and learn some river rescue basics from Down River Equipment and Canyon River Instruction

from Down River Equipment and Canyon River Instruction Read Franco Ferrero’s Whitewater Safety and Rescue . This is the reference bible for pulling kayaks and canoes from rivers, and includes some fancy ropework techniques too

. This is the reference bible for pulling kayaks and canoes from rivers, and includes some fancy ropework techniques too Check out Colorado Rivers and Creeks for runs that will be available later in the season

for runs that will be available later in the season Want to get a little old-skool? Pop in one of these DVDs and take some notes

Perfect that gear list

Use CKS Online Wishlist to curate all your paddling needs and wants

to curate all your paddling needs and wants Check out CKS Online Reviews at the bottom of each product page to see if a product is right for you

at the bottom of each product page to see if a product is right for you Read our 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed on a River Trip blog to make sure you don’t miss something that you’ll regret

Plan your next paddling destination

Read up on your dream river, and see if a River Map is available for help finding where to layover camp or side-hike

Stay as active and connected to nature as you can

Go for a walk in your neighborhood, and take the pick up trash pledge from American Rivers

from American Rivers Explore National Parks like Canyonlands, Big Bend, Acadia, and Grand Canyon on Google Maps

like Canyonlands, Big Bend, Acadia, and Grand Canyon on Google Maps Did you know you can go down the Yampa through Dinosaur National Monument using Google Streetview!?

Listen to adventure or river podcasts

Watch

Over 5 hours worth of Red Bull kayaking videos featuring pros like Dane, Rush, Rafa, Ben and more

of Red Bull kayaking videos featuring pros like Dane, Rush, Rafa, Ben and more Our favorite kayaking video from way long ago

Maintain / Improve Your Gear

Restore the water repellency of your drywear with 303 High Tech Fabric Guard

Fix up your hypalon or urethane gear

your hypalon or urethane gear Replace blown or worn gaskets

blown or worn gaskets Organize your gear

Label your gear with your name and phone number

Stretch

Check out Hala’s 5 Ways to Fire Up Your Core Blog

Blog Strengthen your lower back, core, lower body, and hips with this YouTube video.

Create

Groover art! Decorate your ammo cans .

. Music! Learn some songs to share or sing with others on river trips

Support

Artists like Izzy Lidsky , who has a number of river-related prints available, including an awesome groover print

, who has a number of river-related prints available, including an Your local river non-profit. Ours is Friends of the Yampa. If you don’t have a local river non-profit, check out American Whitewater

Share

We are living in a new era of interconnectedness. Share your skills with those in your house or record a video and post it online. Some ideas on skills to share include how to tie basic paddling knots or how to clean your drysuit

A positive attitude

Did we miss something? Share your favorite outdoor-related indoor activity with us in the comments below.