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…
by Kelly | Jan 29, 2026 | Reflections
In 1994, Nim discovered kayaking — and fell in love with it. Not just the sport, but the feeling. One small moment on the river that changed the direction of his life…
by Kelly | Jan 15, 2026 | Reflections
Before rafting, kayaking, and guiding, the Trisuli River was already a lifeline. This reflection looks back at dugout canoes, river life, and the roots that shaped Paddle Nepal’s journey…
by Kelly | Jan 8, 2026 | Reflections
A reflection on the early days of river guiding in Nepal, and the beginnings that shaped Paddle Nepal’s journey on the river…