by Kelly | Jul 9, 2026 | Reflections
As Paddle Nepal grew stronger, Nim and Kelly Magar began their greatest adventure yet—starting a family. Meet Kailash Bahadur Magar, discover the story behind his name, and follow the next generation growing up among Nepal’s rivers, whitewater community, and outdoor adventures…
by Kelly | Jul 2, 2026 | Reflections
As Paddle Nepal grew, so did its confidence in the future. This chapter looks back at how Nim’s seasonal work in Japan, careful reinvestment, and deep commitment to Nepal helped Paddle Nepal put down permanent roots in Pokhara’s Lakeside…
by Kelly | Jun 25, 2026 | Reflections
The story of how Nim Bahadur Magar transformed a hidden childhood playground into Jalberi Waterfall Canyoning—one of Nepal’s pioneering multi-waterfall canyoning adventures…
by Kelly | May 28, 2026 | Reflections
One photograph. One exhausted river guide asleep behind the desk. A small glimpse into the long days, growing responsibilities, and big dreams behind Paddle Nepal’s early years…
by Kelly | May 14, 2026 | Reflections
A look back at the early years of Paddle Nepal — from shared offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara to importing professional safety equipment piece by piece from the UK, while helping shape Nepal’s growing whitewater community trip by trip. Little did anyone know just how far the journey would eventually go…