My name is Nick Troutman, I am a World Champion, professional athlete, husband, father, and whitewater kayaker. I have always loved the Grand Design brand image and dedication to the outdoor lifestyle. As a professional athlete I am on the road up to 10 months a year traveling, competing and exploring with my family. We have used other RV's for the past several seasons, though this year we have partnered with GMC and Grand Design to document our experiences as we travel all over the world in the families pursuit of adventure.
My resume includes World Champion, World Cup Champion and North American Champion, as well as being part of several expeditions and first descents. My wife is also a 3x World Champion, 8x National Champion, and completes us as the kayaking power couple. To round off our all-American family, we have a 4-year old son, Tucker, a 1-year old daughter, Parker, and two fun loving dogs.
This summer we made our yearly summer trek across country lines to my northern homeland, the Ottawa Valley in Canada. The Ottawa Valley is home to the freestyle mecca and world class Ottawa River...
Life on the road is fantastic, the place you go, people you meet, and all the incredible scenery and experiences along the way. Though one question I get often is how I deal with always eating out on...
“Lets go for a Drive!” If you haven’t read that Elephant and Piggie Book and have small children, you’re missing out. Basically they plan everything they need to go for a drive. “Make a plan and...
This years Canadian team trails were held on the Kananaskis River in Alberta Canada. The Kananaskis River was a great location for the event as the Canadian Nationals decided to try and host all the...