The team faced challenges with their plan to film for their Online White Water course in Scotland due to low river levels… and so headed to Iceland instead!
Category Archive: Trip Reports
18
Nov
Rondu Round 2 in the ReactR
Adrian Mattern reflects on his experiences kayaking the challenging Indus River, highlighting previous trips and personal challenges encountered. After significant planning and waiting, a successful return trip showcases the performance of the ReactR kayak, leading to fulfilling paddling experiences and a sense of closure for unfinished business.
13
Nov
Midnight Sun Festival: Uniting Paddlers in Iceland’s Wild Terrain
A journey through Iceland isn’t just about sightseeing; it’s an immersive experience with nature’s elements. The narrative details a kayaking adventure filled with challenging waterfalls, breathtaking scenery, and rugged landscapes. Despite exhaustion, the team discovers hidden gems and bonds over shared thrills, ending their trip with a vibrant local festival.
15
Jul
Season Starter in Valsesia
You only get one chance to start your season, and this year, the flows were calling for a trip to Val Sesia in Italy.
17
Jul
California Dreaming 2
Coming to the Royal Gorge for the first time this year I felt like I was putting together all of the things that I had learned from Demshitz over the years…
05
Jul
Valsesia River Festival 2023
Strong sunshine and humidity caused heavy thunderstorms to roll through the valley every afternoon, which kept the rivers at great flows. The kayaking in the valley really is incredible when levels are good.
04
Jul
Hulls and Hatches: Saltwater and Whitewater Multi-Days in Corsica
This spring we had a thirst for on-water exploration, but couldn’t decide between rivers or the sea. So, we brought boats for both.
03
Jul
MisoXperience 2023
Standing on top of the podium, I tried to ready myself for the inevitable Sambi shower. I flicked up the hood of my rain jacket, thinking it would protect me from the worst of the spray. Elena, however, had other ideas and aimed her shaken-up bottle straight at my face…
03
Apr
Firecracker goes to Turkey!
The Firecracker had me excited from the beginning, but it still took me a while to understand what the design is capable of and what its limitations are. On a highwater, spontaneous Turkey trip, I found out exactly what I could do with it…
04
Jan
Chile for Everyone!
Guiding in two very different parts of Chile took me to a real mixture of whitewater, and despite having paddled here a lot, it wasn’t until this season that I realised just how great this place is for every level of paddler. Here’s a little of what I got up to…