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 | Open Canoe Wilderness Trips
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The canoe is the craft that has been used by generations to travel across vast tracts of wilderness. Its ability to carry you and a huge amount of gear is something that we utilise on this course. Firstly, your guide will show you how to pack your boat, looking at trim and lashing styles, then we will be off - seeing amazing views, getting close to nature, and learning new skills. Upon landing you will see and learn new and different ways to set up camp, and to cook on an open fire. We will demonstrate methods of fire-lighting by friction, and you will, of course, get to try this art form for yourself! Two-day or five-day options available.
Travel writer and photographer Lucinda Manouch joined us on one of our wilderness trips on Loch Shiel in 2008 - you can read her review of the trip here! |
| North Wales - 2 Days (1 night camping) |
This course is for paddlers who would like to enjoy the experience of an overnight canoe journey, without having to organise the planning and logistics unassisted.
Our aim is to operate as a self-sufficient team, carrying everything we need with us as we go. We meet on the first morning, pack the canoes with food and equipment for the trip, and set off. Throughout the journey your guides will share with you their knowledge and experience in such areas as:
- Route planning - Weather - Loading a canoe - Campcraft and Bushcraft - Navigation - Wildlife - Portage skills
We also include the coaching of various paddling skills as appropriate, to ensure the group has the necessary skills to undertake the journey safely.
The exact itinerary will depend on the prevailing weather conditions and group ability. | Adult £225pp Under 18s £200pp | The minimum age for all the dates shown below is 14 years. All Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. | Current dates are: | | | Available on any date for groups - please call us on 01978 861912 or email sales@proadventure.co.uk to check availability and dates of courses already running! |
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| Scotland - 5 Days (4 nights camping) |
This course is for paddlers who would like to enjoy the experience of an extended canoe journey, without having to organise the planning and logistics unassisted.
Our aim is to operate as a self-sufficient team, carrying everything we need with us as we go. We meet on the first morning, pack the canoes with food and equipment for the trip, and set off. Throughout the journey your guides will share with you their knowledge and experience in such areas as:
- Route planning - Weather - Loading a canoe - Campcraft and Bushcraft - Navigation - Wildlife - Portage skills
We also include the coaching of various paddling skills as appropriate, to ensure the group has the necessary skills to undertake the journey safely.
The exact itinerary will depend on the prevailing weather conditions and group ability. The trip will include skills tuition but is not just about paddling - we will also look at other useful skills such as poling and sailing. This is a great opportunity to practice your campcraft.
We will also be taking along a Tipi for group use, so you can experience this fantastic form of camping firsthand! | Adult £500pp | The minimum age for all the dates shown below is 14 years. All Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. | Current dates are: | | 2010: | | 5-9 April Loch Shiel | 6-10 Sep River Spey | |
| | Available on any date for groups - please call us on 01978 861912 or email sales@proadventure.co.uk to check availability and dates of courses already running! |
| Itineraries:
Loch Shiel - The plan is to paddle the length of Loch Shiel, then down the river Shiel to explore Loch Moidart, and back into Loch Shiel, camping at various sites along the way (all depending on the group and the prevailing weather conditions). Loch Ness and the Great Glen -A classic trip in Nessie territory - a big loch with options to paddle on the River Ness and the Caledonian Canal, in the midst of stunning scenery of grandeur. The River Spey - This brilliant salmon river takes us all the way from the Cairngorm Mountains through to the east coast of Scotland, it's a fast moving and beautiful introduction to moving water canoeing for the novice. All trips are suitable for beginners but those with experience will be sure to add to their existing skill sets with the help of our superb coaches. |
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