Hi Team,
I was fortunate enough to spend a month over X-mas in the whitewater paradise that is Ecuador. I pretty much paddled every single day (except when the volcano erupted in Banos), as I couldn’t get enough of the super fun continues rivers in the country.  We Spent most of our time in the Quijos valley, staying in Baeza. This is a great base for anyone who wants to explore the hundreds (literally) of rivers Ecuador has to offer. Otherwise we explored rivers around Tena, Banos, and a few other places. The first week I paddled with fellow Canadians Greg Daspher and Chris Ryman. Later I teamed up with Oregon’s Seth Swallen and a few of his buddies (thanks guys!)
I couldn’t recommend Ecuador enough. For bang for your buck quality river running this place can’t be beat. Below are a few pictures that do a better job explaining what the place is about.
Lastly, huge thanks to the team at Small World Adventures, Chris Ryman and his wonderful wife Andrea of Endless River Adventures International, and local Rockstar Abe from Ecuador Paddling for showing me around and welcoming me to this great country. If you want to explore this part of the world, contact anyone of those guys.
Maxi Boofing, Rio Oyacachi. photo: Greg Daspher
Maxi using the local bridges. Photo: Seth Swallen
Seth in the Jondachi Jungle
Maxi running the top drop on Rio Hollin
travelling in developing countries..
Thanks guys,
Maxi
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Ecuadorian Adventures | BoaterBlog.com Whitewater News Blog - Kayaking, Rafting, Canoe, SUP & River Conservation says:
January 31, 2013 at 9:25 am (UTC 1 )
[…] I was fortunate enough to spend a month over X-mas in the whitewater paradise that is Ecuador. I pretty much paddled every single day (except when the volcano erupted in Banos), as I couldn’t get enough of the super fun continues rivers in the country.  We Spent most of our time in the Quijos valley, staying in Baeza. This is a great base for anyone who wants to explore the hundreds (literally) of rivers Ecuador has to offer… Read the full story over at the Team Pyranha Blog. […]
Ecuador Kayaking Adventures | BoaterBlog.com Whitewater News Blog - Kayaking, Rafting, Canoe, SUP & River Conservation says:
January 31, 2013 at 9:26 am (UTC 1 )
[…] I was fortunate enough to spend a month over X-mas in the whitewater paradise that is Ecuador. I pretty much paddled every single day (except when the volcano erupted in Banos), as I couldn’t get enough of the super fun continues rivers in the country.  We Spent most of our time in the Quijos valley, staying in Baeza. This is a great base for anyone who wants to explore the hundreds (literally) of rivers Ecuador has to offer… Read the full story over at the Team Pyranha Blog. […]