The Rangitikei Gorge
our first river trip. this was concidered "a pushy grade four", however levels were still reasonably high, meaning sections of grade 5.
we got a lift up with the River Valley Rafters* - then let them go ahead (we wanted to scout everything and take it slowly on our firs decent).
The trip started of comfortably with grade 3, then 3/4 - a nice warm up and a good way to get used to the Mystic and river dynamics. Although it soon became fairly intense - grade 4/5 some beautiful drops and nice lines. very exciting, bloody scary!
A few rapids from the end i had a bit of an epic - i swam.... major embaressment, although im told alot of people swim this river - which made me feel slightly better.
the get out is actually at River Valley (where im staying), which is perfect. this ment a chilled afternoon of exchanging stories and discussing rapids at the lodge bar. Things are going really well, this holiday is amazing and is only looking to get better - although i have to say kiwi paddling is really putting me in my place!
*amoungst the rafters was Dougy - the rafter on the Choru, Turkey!
posted by ww andy at 1:29 AM
3 Comments:
Fantastic to hear your news - am I green!!! - with the same old Dartmoor ditches in sub-zero tempreatures to look forward to!
Mystic, aye - I knew I would get you in a big boat some time. Buying an old car and touring the rivers as a group of 3 sounds ideal.
Post as often as you can - we enjoy the read
2:00 AM
Whoops - I posted the above comment twice!
Say hi to Dougy for me
And - you take care swimming G5 - don't get used to that kiwi gung-ho hair boating too much.
2:07 AM
Great to hear your having a good time, hope the work ethic is not affecting your paddling.
If you need a decent boat delivered from the UK just let me know :-), one that will stop the swims (not one of mine then !).
Say hello to Doug as well from me and Rich.
1:05 PM
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