I posted this little photo story in December 2006. It happens again! Beaver Pond is frozen, but Horsetooth Reservoir is still open and the South Platte River is flowing as usual.
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These two have invaded my paddling zone … |
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… and claim that my paddling days are over. |
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They may be right … |
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for while, but … |
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There is still hope! |
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Water is flowing. Somewhere … |
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Some posts from winter paddling: Winter Dusk on the South Platte RiverWinter Afternoon on South Platte River with Thunderbolt-X KayakWinter Canoeing on the South Platte River in Northern ColoradoClimbing Snowdrifts on the South Platte River with Thunderbolt KayakPaddling during Duck and Goose Hunting Season on South Platte River?My First Paddling on the South Platte River near GreeleyOn the Icy South Platte River with Pentax Optio W10 Camera and Thunderbolt KayakSea Wind, the Icebreaker – Paddling Video Clip from Northern ColoradoSea Wind on the Horsetooth Reservoir – Colorado Winter Paddling Video |
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Comments
2 responses to “Are My Paddling Days Over?”
You need some place with waves and salt water, which would help keep the ice away…
Hi,
Take courage, last May I reached 70 and decided to check your question for myself. Are my paddling days over, the answer was NO!
I kayaked from Kendal in the north of England the 400 miles to Westminster in via a series of canals and the river Thames from Oxford, negotiating over 150 locks and four tunnels plus the tidal reaches of the river Thames in gale force winds.
In April we have one of the oldest competitive races in the UK, the 150 mile Devises to Westminster, non stop for the youngsters and in 4 days for the older kayakers.