It Was The Summer of 2012

Summer time is not when we would normally talk about a big water trip on the Grade 5 section of the Rangitikei River.  However, yesterday was just that.

The journey to the put in was very quiet and subdued amongst the guides.  After all the previous trip down the  river had been at a typical summer flow of 7 cumecs.  Today's flow was at 48 cumecs - just a little different!

Familiar rocks were well buried by water, while normally still pools had a fast current through them.

In many ways high water on the Rangitikei River is easier than lower flows.  Many of the features are covered, and lines are straight forward - it is just that everything is BIG.  In addition we portaged all of Fulcrum Rapid - the chances of flipping were about 100%, and portaged some of Foamy Rapid, for the same reasons.

A fun day was had by all on the water.

Even after all the years I have worked on the river, it still surprises and delights me.  High water, low water, summer or winter.  It is simply a beautiful place to be.

Arnie running Foamy Rapid on the 3rd January - a big water day

Posted by Brian Megaw on 4th January, 2012 | Comments | Trackbacks
Tags: River Valley Lodge, White water rafting, New Zealand, Grade 5 rafting, Rangitikei River

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