Learn to Kayak

Pyranha Burn 3 Arrives! Ohiopyle has the Burn 3!!!   Wilderness Voyageurs has the Pyranha Burn in stock in all sizes.  But you better move fast, because these boats are hot. With the snow melting and warm weather on the way, we here at Wilderness Voyageurs are turning our...

Ohiopyle has long been a scouters high adventure destination.  In fact, it was through scouting that our founders, Lance and Lee Martin came to Ohiopyle and founded Wilderness Voyageurs.  Today, we are the largest provider of scout high adventure programs in the mid-atlantic.   One...

The Shivas are here!  We got all three sizes of Pyranha Shivas in stock.  I have tried both the large and the medium.  I am around 5'10" and weigh in at svelte 200 lbs.  I thought the large would be it for me, but I thanks to the indomitable John...

Some new Pyranha Shivas were delivered yesterday From the Pyranha guys: The Shiva has a rounded hull, soft stern chines, a high bow rocker and loads of volume in the bow and stern. These features give you softer landings on big drops, rear driving force when you want...

Finally, summer can officially begin now that Friday night loop runs on the lower Youghiogheny River have begun. We had a terrific group of Wilderness Voyageurs staff and a few new participants to joined in on the fun. What a terrific way to start off the holiday weekend....

Yesterday, while on an evening "loop" (youghiogheny river) run on the with a few friends we shared an interesting insight into kayaking.  The water level is up a little, which allows for creativity in boat choice. My friend was trying out a longer glass boat of yesteryear, others chose...

Good question. We all know that the new Pyranha Molan deserves the hype. If you're a rockstar playboater, this is the boat for you. But what if you are a so-so playboater (like me)? Well, actually, it's still the boat for you. Let's see why: Easier to cartwheel...