Wednesday, 9 May 2018

River Spey Expedition

Just back from the first expedition on the River Spey. Super sunny weather, great water levels and a superb team. 
This wonderful Scottish river trip descends the famous River Spey passing a through pine forests, heather-covered hills and Scotland’s most celebrated whisky region.The canoeing is easy at first but becomes more challenging as we travel downstream through several rapids. It is not just the character of the river which changes – the pine forests take on a new character with each season. These forests are home to a diverse range of wildlife including red deer and capercaillie, and there’s always the chance of spotting golden eagles and other large birds of prey overhead.
 Kitting up on day one at Aviemore

 Lunch stop on day 1

 Flat sections on day 1 down to camp 1 at Boat of Balliefurth

 Matthew and Rachel 

 Follow the leader

 Clouds are clearing

 Cruising towards end of day 2

 Bridge at Cragganmore

 Boats resting at camp 2 below the 'Washing Machine' rapid

 Team resting at camp 2

 Me waiting for for the team to come through the 'Knockando' rapid

 Carron Bridge

 Dream Guide Team!

 Camp 3

 Camp 3

 Team photo at 'Spey Bay' marks the end of the River as it meets the sea

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

 Photo by Grant

Photo by Grant

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