INVERVAR AGAIN

After a decent amount of rain, a huge group of us from Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh and the Borders headed to the Invervar Burn for some steep creeking. Those of you that follow this page will know it's a favourite of mine, and a great wee run.

Levels looked a bit low at the start, but things soon perked up with some rain. Mass carnage was (just) avoided, although Mark swam twice, Paddy swam and Matt got off with knackered ribs.



See HERE for more photos of the day......

A great day, and a good crew. If you haven't done it: what are you waiting for?

NEW YEAR: NEW RIVER

The beginning of 2007 meant a new year, and new rivers! The first of the year was the Abhainn Bheagaig, just to the west of the Fassfern. Has anyone else done this: first descent 6/1/07?

After a steep walk-in, the river drops through a series of boulder gardens and ledge drops. The first two drops are brilliant: just try and avoid being stuffed into the walls!

Soon the river drops into a tree-infested gorge. The biggest drop looks great but has a tree in the bottom. A sketchy line might be possible.....

After this the burn changes and becomes slabby in nature. A triple fall stands out, with a really heinous hole at the bottom. More slabs and drops (including a very long slide) lead steeply down to the bottom, where a deer fence marks the end of the burn.

Brilliant, but a bit of a mission! Very continuous: be on your toes!

The Sunday saw a bit of rain, and Dave, Kenny and I headed across to the Dubh Lighe . After a quick blast down one of my favourite burns, Dave and I headed across to the Coe for a couple of runs. A great weekend all told: hope it rains next weekend too!