A quiet day. This morning we went to look at the Middle Clarre. When we got to the get in it was 3.5 degrees, very windy and snowing. We went to look at the Briacon Gorge instead. This, it has to be said was a very picturesque grade three river, if a litle low side. … Continue reading »
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ALPS 2007: Day Eleven, part two
So the weather was marginally in the Ubaye valley so we decided to run the racecourse section. With James, Ben and Doug II (aka Aquaman), who arrived last night, twenty two of did it including our five new friends from Liverpool and Fort William. Last time I ran this section, back in 2003, the levels … Continue reading »
ALPS 2007: Day Eleven
It’s raining. After the 30 degree heat wave of last week the last two days have been miserable and overcast. Now it’s really wet and I don’t want to leave my tent. Still, I think the plan is to head over to the Ubaye Vally. Perhaps it’ll be dryer there.
ALPS 2007: Day Ten
A gentle start to break the new blood into the alpine paddling way. Fist up the Gyronde durance then Upper Guisane. Following this ten of us paddled the Lower Guisane, again a splendid continuous run. No swims Iain wants Nikki to know he paddled like a super star today!
ALPS 2007: Day Nine
Today we ran the Rabioux, which runs into the Durance above the Rabioux wave. Dave S chose the river so its his fault. Selected comments about the river: – “Worst. River. Ever!” – “That wasn’t a river, that was hell on a hill.” – “What a f****** rock, tree and s*** invested ditch.” – “That’s … Continue reading »
