This Website is dedicated to the Memory of David Norell

On April 24th, 2004 David collapsed near the 8 mile marker of Bogus Basin road while competing in the bicycling portion of the Pole, Pedal Paddle marathon in his hometown of Boise, Idaho. It was later revealed that he died of an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. A more detailed story about his heart condition can be found here.

He began kayaking at age 14 and it quickly became his life's passion. David was the lead videographer, director, editor, kayaker and visionary for both of the Revolution videos. Some of his footage appeared on Fox Network's "You Gotta See This" and on Spike TV (07). He appeared in one of the Twitch series videos. He wrote for several kayaking magazines, and appeared on the covers of Rapid Magazine (Spring 04) and Kayak Session (Summer 03). He kayaked in Costa Rica, the Philippines, Canada and all over the U.S. In addition he was the week end news editor for the local NBC affiliate.

David's mom Rae Ann Norell and Dad Mike Norell, and his sister, Amy would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of his friends in the kayaking and other communities in their time of deepest sorrow. David was a creative, talented, sometimes "crazy" and wonderful young man. "David, you left us too young, but you lived your life doing what you loved. We will always remember you and we miss you deeply."

His mother Rae Ann welcomes e-mails at

or phone calls at 208-855-2137 to help her in sharing memories of happy times you may have had with David.

We miss you David!!