Playak News Flash 2010-09-13

Playak News Flash - September 13, 2010
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Zanskar River Video Teaser Rafting Life - This past August I arrived in Leh, Ladakh in the anticipation of getting on a couple Zanskar trips. That plan abruptly changed on the night of August 5th when a cloud burst over the mountains outside of Leh. Bridges were destroyed, homes disappeared, peoples lives were lost. Leh changed in an instant. We spent around twenty days up in Leh and as we did we saw the bridges get fixed, the roads become open. Which in this area is an amazing feat. There were candle light walks and music played to bring awarness and raise money to the villages outside of the Leh that had been damaged or destroyed in the flood.

Full details for our new Greece Road Trip Gene17 - A land full of deep canyons and clean gorges, prefect white water for the Class III paddler. In April 2011 Gene17 heads to the South East corner of Europe to feel the warmth of the Greek Spring and paddle some of it's amazing canyons.

Jalcomulco with Girls at Play Girls at Play - I had no idea that when my good paddling friend, Leila, convinced me I should sign up for Anna Levesque's Girl's At Play Intermediate Mexico Trip, I would return with a completely different outlook on life. I had paddled with Anna before and expected stellar instruction, but didn't realize I would return with lifelong friendships, stories of adventure on and off the river, and a newfound confidence.

Parsons, Mann Advance in Slovenia USA Canoe/Kayak - Two-time Olympian Scott Parsons (Sylvania, Ohio) returned to form Friday, cruising into the semifinals of the 2010 ICF Slalom World Championships. After having to wait out the one-day rain delay, the K-1 athlete laid down one of the best times on a fast and clean first run. Parsons will head into Sunday's semifinal round ranked tenth.

Mexico: Questions answered by those who know best Girls at Play - What if I have never been out of the country before? If you have never been out of the country before, no worries. Mexico is one of the most affordable international trips you can take. I felt very safe during my time in Mexico. The friendly Espirit staff was warm and welcoming upon my arrival in Veracruz, and from then on they took care of everything.

Spring and summer news Fluid Blog - Once again, I didn't write news for a while... Yep, but this time, I was busy... No joke!!!! Since the biggining of May when I was back in my kayak after my shitty collarbone surgery, I spend quite all my time kayaking and working as river guide. Actually, enjoy all days long my ass in the river!!!!

A hell of a shuttle at Loch Fyne! SeaKayakPhoto.com - By the time we left Inver Cottage restaurant, the tide had come in.

September evening paddle & a mini-expedition Adventurous Experiences - Finishing beneath Peel Castle as darkness filtered down... September often produces ideal conditions for Evening Paddles, and breathtaking sunsets!

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