On daylight it suddenly became apparent that the traditionally low volume character of Piemonte, was not as low as my previous trip to the region in 2008. In fact the recent rains had pushed almost every river in the area beyond a reasonable flow. As a result we jumped on to the raft section of the Sesia river for the next couple of days and put our big volume boots on. I have to say that at high flows this section was great fun - 100cms big waves and holes in Italy... What a surprise!
Taking the boats for a walk up the spectacular Gronda (Photo by Finn Burrows, FB)
Finally the rain stopped on our last day of paddling and we managed to sneak a run in down the beautiful Gronda down to the Sorba slides. This run is a real gem and I was so happy to get back on it after three years. It gave the group a great chance to test their skills on steep granite the likes of which Dartmoor and South Wales don't really offer to the same quality.
Phil 'BEANS' Burton, sending a nice line on one of the first slides on the home straight. (FB)
The first slide of a lovely double combination - this one is a treat! (FB)
Lynne Medlock reaching for the boof just above the bridge. (FB)
The same drop, great shot from Finn.
The third drop on the Sorba slides, photo from Lynn Medlock. These drops could never get old!
Next stop Slovenia... Thanks to: Zet Kayaks
