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Want to get the basics sorted?This course will give you the tools to understand and improve your own paddling, as well as the confidence to choose your own lines, and run Class III to your heart’s content, in safety and style. The Soča’s crystal clear blue water and clean bedrock rapids offer a the perfect setting to improve your paddling with confidence.
The gateway to the Balkans, set against the stunning backdrop of snow capped peaks, a visit to the Soča valley has you following in the footsteps of Napoleon and Hemingway, to a place of rich history and unique culture. |
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Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Arrival day. Relax, settle in and sample the local cuisine Day 2 We’ll start off with a session looking at your gear and your boat outfitting. Then we’ll take to the water on the lower Soča, a chilled-out run that gives us the chance to look at how you’re paddling and find out what you want to work on Day 3 We’ll build on day 2, including a review of technical skills and a chance to set some goals for the rest of the week. We’ll spend the afternoon on improving your all round boat handling Day 4 Today we’ll concentrate on improving your general river awareness and using it to improve your paddling Day 5 Today’s the day to concentrate on river safety, including how to stay safe in a group and how to handle any problems that do arise Day 6 Road trip and river run. We’ll head upstream for a multi-section river trip a great chance to put your new skills into practice on real trip Day 7 The big day out! This all day mission is the chance to use your newly developed techniques on an alpine classic Day 8 After a final review, we’ll drop you back at the airport Of course, this schedule’s only a guideline: we’ll chop and change depending on how you’re getting on, what the levels are like and what everyone wants to do |
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| The trip will be led by an experienced Gene17kayaking appointed trip leader. In selecting suitable leaders, we not only look to ensure that they have the relevant qualifications but we also ensure that they have an excellent track record of white water paddling from around the world. Whilst qualifications and experience are essential requirements, we also make sure that our leaders have the right temperament to lead a trip group comprised of individuals who have a range of previous experience and expectations. The leader is a vital contributor to the enjoyment and well-being of the trip members and he or she will be there to deal with any unexpected problems. To that end, we aim to provide a leader who will make the trip both successful and enjoyable throughout.
Our leaders hold current wilderness first aid certificates and have experience of dealing with remote river related medical conditions. We will take a maximum of 6 paddlers on each trip, although the number may well be less than this. With every 3 paddlers we have on the trip, we’ll have a highly experienced Gene17kayaking Teacher/Guide. |
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Experience Required |
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| Soča Elemental Skills trip takes place on Class II/III- whitewater. The Soča Elemental Skills trip is suitable for experienced paddlers who are able to paddle for 3 – 4 hours in a day on Class II/III- Generally the rivers are accessible with near road access, but occasionally there may be some exposed terrain. This trip begins on an easier section of whitewater, but will soon reflect conditions expected at the grade. Participants should therefore expect to be in a river environment during peak runoff for sometimes extended periods of time. You are welcome to Contact Us, if you would like to discuss the trip in more detail. |
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What the Price Does/Does not Include |
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TRIP COST: 1275€What the price does include * Airport Shuttle is to and from Trieste Airport, or Cividale Train Station in Italy. All arrivals to any of Venice’s airports, will need to make their way to Cividale for pick up prior to 16:00 on the day of arrival
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