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The Kayak That Changed Everything (1998)

The Kayak That Changed Everything (1998)

by Kelly | Feb 12, 2026 | Reflections

In 1998, Nim entered his first kayaking competition at the Himalayan Rodeo on the Trisuli River—and won. The prize was a black Eskimo Kendo kayak, his first personal boat—an important moment that allowed him to spend more time on the water pursuing his passion…

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