Life on the road with Alex Littlechild and Rhys Thompson as they make their way around the New Zealand Extreme Whitewater Race Series and have some bonus fun between!
Category Archive: Trip Reports
25
Mar
Huw’s Adventures – Chile
Like any kayaking trip to a new place, my mind was buzzing with ideas of what I wanted to accomplish—from dialling in my cobra flip on the Rio Palguín, where it was invented, to running stunning 20-meter waterfalls with my ReactR and perfecting my technique. However, the first challenge Matti and I faced was simply making it as far as the airport in Santiago, Chile.
24
Mar
University of Bristol Canoe Club – WWSR 2025
After Bristol Uni Canoe Club’s incredibly successful fundraiser earlier this academic year, 12 club members were able to attend a WWSR course in February; double the amount from previous years!
14
Feb
Conquering Austria’s Tallest Waterfall: A Kayaker’s Decade-Long Journey
Austria is famed for whitewater kayaking, with the Salza waterfall being a rare challenge. In 2014, Lukas Strobl and later Daniel Egger successfully descended the 83ft drop. Recently, heavy rainfall allowed another attempt, leading to a successfully planned descent by the author, Huw Butterworth, in his Pyranha ReactR.
10
Dec
Overcoming Challenges when Filming on Iceland’s White Water
The team faced challenges with their plan to film for their Online White Water course in Scotland due to low river levels… and so headed to Iceland instead!
18
Nov
Rondu Round 2 in the ReactR
Adrian Mattern reflects on his experiences kayaking the challenging Indus River, highlighting previous trips and personal challenges encountered. After significant planning and waiting, a successful return trip showcases the performance of the ReactR kayak, leading to fulfilling paddling experiences and a sense of closure for unfinished business.
13
Nov
Midnight Sun Festival: Uniting Paddlers in Iceland’s Wild Terrain
A journey through Iceland isn’t just about sightseeing; it’s an immersive experience with nature’s elements. The narrative details a kayaking adventure filled with challenging waterfalls, breathtaking scenery, and rugged landscapes. Despite exhaustion, the team discovers hidden gems and bonds over shared thrills, ending their trip with a vibrant local festival.
17
Jul
California Dreaming 2
Coming to the Royal Gorge for the first time this year I felt like I was putting together all of the things that I had learned from Demshitz over the years…
05
Jul
Valsesia River Festival 2023
Strong sunshine and humidity caused heavy thunderstorms to roll through the valley every afternoon, which kept the rivers at great flows. The kayaking in the valley really is incredible when levels are good.
04
Jul
Hulls and Hatches: Saltwater and Whitewater Multi-Days in Corsica
This spring we had a thirst for on-water exploration, but couldn’t decide between rivers or the sea. So, we brought boats for both.