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!
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!
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!
posted by Marv at 10:30 AM
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