Liverpool University Canoe Club

Alps was super - looking forward to seeing everyone’s pics and reports. Check out  many photos on facebook, and Lloyd’s tour-de france report: snail-bothering, tripe-tasting, muscle-torturing adventures. If you want to write your report about the whole trip, or about just one bit,  go for it, there is a write on the front page link on the right.

In the meantime, here is a selection of natureful pictures of Alpine meadows.

Pics: Kylie

Suggested Alps Kit:

OK, As promised here is my personal kit list to give our alpine freshers an idea of what they need to take. The one’s in bold are what I consider to be minimum, starred are recommended, the rest is just niceties.

Paddling
Helmet
Nose Clip
PFD/BA
Whistle
Cag
Thermal
Sprey Deck
Shorts
Trousers
Wet Suit
Socks
Shoes
*Towel
Boat
Paddle
Throw Line
*First Aid Kit
Water Bottle

Via Ferrata (If you fancy a climb on your time off from paddling)
Suitable Shoes
Via Ferrata Kit (if you know what this is great, if not, you may be able to borrow someone’s when we’re out there for the odd climb.)

Camping (Find yourself a partner, group and share)
Tent
Stove + Fuel
Pans/Implements
Plate /Bowl / Cup / Cutlery
*Washing up stuff
String
Roll Mat / Sleeping Bag / Pillow

Personal
Wash Kit
Toilet Roll
*Towel
Sunscreen
*Moisturiser
Hat
Fleece (The evening can be cool)
Hoodie
Party Shirt
T-Shirts
Trousers (Stop the moseys in the evening)
Shorts
Underwear
Shoes

Passport
Insurance Details
Money

Hope this helps

Martin

In association with Blame Dave productions, i’ve made a few movies based around a years paddling with a good bunch of waterholics.  The Premiere will be 10 o clock Thursday 12th June, courtesy of 51 Bagot Street crew… I.e. the night before we head off to the alps. Please feel free to bring alcoholic beverages

As the minibus and associated vans/cars will be leaving ridiculously early on the friday morning, it seems like a very good reason to stay up late and have a few bevvvies to start off the alps trip with a little watery inspiration (and to aid sleeping on said torturous journey south). Also to be decided is who’s team is who’s in the european sweepstreak. Entry into france is automatic qualification!!! 16 teams will be drawn out of the hat… you need to find yourself a drinking buddy (or you’ll be allocated one).

There will be a taster preview video appearing early next week, keep your eyes peeled.