Nicole Pottala works on her pivot turn through a gate on Tuesday on the Animas River near 32nd Street. Pottala, who will compete in slalom kayaking beginning in April, was getting a lesson from former professional kayaker John Brennan. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Nicole Pottala takes a slalom kayaking lesson Tuesday with former professional kayaker John Brennan on the Animas River near 32nd Street. Pottala will begin competing in slalom kayaking in April. In the fall and winter, she will be working on technical skills. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
