Nickname: Kimbles, Kimbeerly

State/Hometown: Bend, Oregon

Favorite place to paddle: Skookumchuck, BC and the Columbia River Gorge

About Me:  "I began kayaking when I was eleven years old, after moving to Oregon from Texas. Psyched to get away from the heat and endless concrete, my sister and I got ourselves a few Wave Sport Evo's and set about learning everything we could. Currently, I'm going on my 11th season whitewater kayaking, and working toward grad school to become a Physician's Assistant."

Playboat of Choice: Project 45

Creekboat of Choice: Diesel 80

Hobbies Besides Kayaking: Mountain Biking, Skiing, Yerba Mate

2009-2011 Accomplishments:

 

• 2011 Northwest Creeking Competition: 1st place Women's Pro, Downriver Race
• 2011 BV Pro Rodeo: 8th place Women's Pro, Freestyle
• 2011 Upper Wind River Festival: 1st place Women's Pro Downriver Race
• 2011 Western Whitewater Championship Racing Series: 1st place Women's Division
• 2010 Western Whitewater Championship Racing Series: 1st place Women's Division
• 2010 CaliBurnFest: 1st place Women's Pro, Short Boat, Downriver Race
• 2010 Northwest Creeking Competition: 1st place Women's Pro, Downriver Race
• 2010 Northwest Creeking Competition: 1st place Women's Pro, Shred Ready Beat Down Mass Start, 4th overall
• 2010 Upper Wind River Festival: 1st place Women's Pro Downriver Race
• 2009 Northwest Creeking Competition: 1st place Women's Pro, Downriver Race
• 2009 Miracle Mile Boater X: 3rd place Overall (Men and Women Combined)
• 2009 American River Festival: 2nd place Freestyle, Women's Pro
• 2009 Halloween Truss Paddle: 1st place Best Women's Paddling Costume
 

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