Posted by Chris on February 23, 2008 at 9:14 am | In
Trip Reports, Rivers | 4 Comments
The Rio Jondachi is one of the classic Ecuadorian rivers. In fact, it’s not uncommon for boaters staying in the the town Tena to do nothing but the Jondachi for days on end. This phenomenon is partially due to the fact that it is a friendly class 4-5 run with a bus shuttle right from town. The main reason is, of course, the character of the river. Nowhere else in the surrounding area is there the same mix of gradient, granite boulders, and jungle scenery, which is what really makes it the classic it is.
Continue reading More Kayaking in Ecuador: River Festivals, The Classics, and More……
Posted by Chris on December 6, 2007 at 3:09 pm | In
Trip Reports, Rivers | No Comments
At this moment, Hilary and I are sitting at a bar in the small town of Tena, located at the confluence of the Rio Pano and Rio Tena. We are drinking 22oz bottles of pilsner (just about all beer down here comes in 22oz, and usually cost about 1 buck each) and reminiscing about our epic day on the upper Jondachi. Yesterday, same time, same place, more beer, reminiscing about the day on the upper Misahualli.
This is kayaking in Ecuador.
Continue reading Cheap Thrills in Ecuador…
Posted by Chris on October 27, 2007 at 11:59 pm | In
Rivers | No Comments
There is a small group of us here in Bellingham that are absolutely obsessed with Clearwater creek. If it’s raining and the Middle Fork Nooksack guage is going up, I can guarantee you there will be a flurry of phone calls, text messages, or e-mails, with talk about ditching work for evening laps or, like earlier this week, possible dawn-patrol.
Continue reading C-water…….