Images from India

12 of us have recently returned from a mini-adventure to paddle in the Indian Himalayas – targeting areas that see few paddlers or tourists. The trip was arranged by Mark Rainsley (big thanks)

A selection of images tells the story.

Rishikesh - Yoga centre for a warm up paddle on the Holy Ganges

Launching on the Pindar (a tributary of the Alaknanda)

A 3 Day paddle with loaded boats down the Alaknanda (from Chamoli to Rudraprayag)

A day on the Mandikini (Agastyamuni to Rudraprayag)
A day driving

A day paddling the Yamuna gorges
Two days on the Tons

Over the pass for two days on the mighty Sutlej

A final day chilling (recovering) in Shimla

Escape

Not long now - Hoping for some quality rivers, some good weather and lots of fun.
Locking the office door in 10 days time :-)

Beaulieu Seal

Is it unusual to encounter (Common?) seals in the Solent?. We came across this one while paddling into the Beaulieu river. She wasn't overly bothered by the presence of 20 inquisitive kayakers!

A clear sky

Are those dark bits storm clouds?

There's no water locally and still no rain forecast - the white water season seems to have dried up, the third trip cancelled. It's back to the sea kayak this weekend I guess.

Still I have a few river trips to foreign parts to look forward to :-)

A Frosty February Morning on the Forest

No Paddling this weekend

Exiting Euthanasia

Introducing some New Forest Explorer Scouts to Grade 4 proved very successful - I was pleased with this photo of Rees exiting Euthanasia

Running for Higher Ground

Dartmoor saturated - time to look for some opportunistic runs. Trekking around 'Gutter Tor' with plenty to float our boats even at the very top of the Plym

And plenty more within 1km