Sunday 31 January 2016

Storm Gertrude

A busy few days canoeing and walking. Before, during and after storm Gertrude. Sat here now in the warm house waiting for the next storm, 'STORM HENRY' to arrive later this evening to bring some more exciting times.

Barry entering the eddie

 Moose inside some beaver evidence!

 Snowy start to 4 Star Open Canoe observation

 Sunshine in between heavy snow and big winds

 Loch Achray normally the otherside of the trees

 Ian shudder ruddering!

 Whos says you need a 4x4!

 Griffin selfie

 Lots of snow 

 Winston was a little excited to say the least...........

 .....And when Helen made a snow angle, winston could resist helping!

 Winston showing Helen his ninga skills 

 Winter wonderland 10 min from the house

Winston poised for thought next to Loch Kennard

 Winstons snow medal

One happy puppy




Monday 25 January 2016

Faskally

A nice little 12km walk round Loch Faskally near Pitlochry.

 Winston waiting for his treat

 Helen and Winston by the Linn off Tummel waterfall

 Walking up the north side of Loch Faskally

Spot Winston

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Winter kayaking

So the 2016 winter kayaking is well under way, with a the rivers Brann, Tummel and Tay providing some cold fresh entertainment. Paddling with peers and observations on a 4 Star kayak white water training, working towards becoming a 4 Star provider in the near future. 

 Day 1 of 4 Star Training on the Tay

 Beautiful day for a picnic

 Course director Mike 

 On the Brann with Rodger making things interesting for himself!

Rodger worked out which way to point!

Sunday 10 January 2016

Walk and Canoe

UA lovely weekend walking up above Dunkeld and a short canoe trip with the canoe club on the River Tay and Lyon looking at the aftermath of the recent floods.

Heavy frost heading above Dunkeld

Winston in explore mode

Winston and Helen having a breather at Mill Dam

Heading up in to the Atholl Forrest

A very murky river trip

The debris on the slalom lines 10-12ft above the current river level which is normally regarded as high!









Monday 4 January 2016

Happy New Year

2015 ended with a trip to Canada and Las Vegas and the 2016 Started in a canoe. Happy New Year