Once we were changed from the paddle of the Chateau-Queyras Gorge, 5 of the team decided to take opportunity to via ferrata back into the gorge to take a close inspection of the u-bend. This meant that the rest had the onerous task of siting in the cafe while they waited for us. We started… Read More »Alpine Apres Paddling – Chateau-Queyras 31/07/2017 by Ian Bell
After the big fast flowing waters of the Durance on Sunday, Monday saw a change of pace as we headed to the shallow, rocky and technical river Guil. Described in the guide book as “Probably the best class 4 paddle in the Southern Alps” we knew we were in for some fun. The Guil is… Read More »Alpine Paddling – Middle Guil – 31/07/2017 by Chris Thompson
We arrived at Chateau-loo and headed over to look at the gorge. It looked a little different to Helen’s description: quite a fast flow around some rocks, over in 5 mins, easier than the challenging lines of the Middle Guil we’d just conquered. If was actually a torrent of bubbling blue through a gap just wide… Read More »Alpine paddling – Chateau-Queyras 31/07/2017 by Jenny Brown
All, there is a Welsh government review into access to water in Wales. It is VITAL that as many paddlers or water users respond to this. For those new to the sport, some context: 1930’s onwards people believed you needed permission to paddle on rivers. Fishermen didn’t like sharing and even managed to persuade some… Read More »Access Needs YOU!
For sale Damx Drysuit large for tall person – needs new feet easy repair. Price £150.00 Size well I’m 6ft 2 and slim but this is large would fit between 5 10 and 6ft4 plenty of room for Larger Person. Any one can try on see pics Thanks John Allerton Click here for contact details……… Read More »For sale DamX Drysuit large for tall person – needs new feet easy repair. Price £150.00
Lomo Dry cag Large I’m 6ft 2 and 40” chest – Needs new neck seal – Unsure on condition not worn for 6 months but wore regular – price £20. Thanks John Allerton Click here for contact details……
A very pleasant and easy run, dropping into a flattish section of the Durance that ends at the St. Clément slalom site. There used to be some intricate navigation to reach the put-in, which was epic with a trailer, but there is a new dirt-track road which makes even a cycle shuttle fairly benign. After a… Read More »Alpine Paddling – Lower Guil 30/7/17 by Sarah Gille
“The Sunshine run” The Durance from St. Clément down to Embrun is a fine introduction to bigger water (especially in the afternoon). You can get off above the Rabioux wave, which is the only serious drop, and either portage it, or finish. Or inspect (or not) and take your chances – but be warned, there… Read More »Alpine Paddling – Lower Durance 30/7/17 by Mark Benson
Upstream from Briançon among the ski resorts of Serre Chevalier is a long run on generally easy water which may be too low early in the day. There is one long rapid, S-bend – which is harder (possible portage on the left) and has few break-outs, but is essentially a big bouncy boulder garden when the… Read More »Alpine Paddling – Upper Guisane 29/7/17
Club weekends and major events for the Club 2017 to 2018 – for more detail check the online Club Calendar….. 22 – 24th September 2017 Anglesey Weekend #4 Click for more and to book a place – based at Outdoor Alternative Rhoscolyn – coordinator Peter Massey. 11th October 2017 Club AGM and paddler of the year Awards (Talk from the… Read More »Club weekends and major events for the Club 2017 to 2018
