Intro to Steep Creeking - Italy
Intro to Steep Creeking
Next: 31 May – 7 Jun
Discover the ultimate Italian adventure with Gene17kayaking—a thrilling blend of world-class whitewater and rich cultural experiences. As early summer unfolds, the valleys of Valsesia awaken with crystal-clear meltwater cascading down smooth granite slides and bedrock rapids. This natural spectacle transforms Piemonte from a premier creeking destination into the perfect classroom for kayakers eager to refine their skills.
Your Week
Arrival day. Settle into the apartment and take in the village of Campertogno
Hit the water! After a quick gear review and boat outfitting session, we’ll go for a chilled-out paddle on the Sesia. It’ll give us the chance to look at how you’re paddling and find out what you want to work on.
Today’s a technical skill review and the chance to set goals for the rest of the week. We’ll head to a low-volume river section and introduce you to some key concepts of dynamic river paddling, such as tracking, angulation, pro-active balance and driving your boat.
Boof! Our first real day on the bedrock will allow you to work on your essential techniques and the team’s group dynamics.
An extension of days 2 & 3, building on new techniques to shape them into skills. Again, we’ll be at another Valsesia classic creek.
A testing chance: another classic pool-drop river and a chance to get some photos as those skills become moves and lines to execute with flair.
Piemonte classic. We’ll head for an all-day trip with steep drops, scenic surroundings and world-class whitewater. The ideal finish to a perfect week
Departure day: time for a debrief and the end of the course.
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