Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico

AWC — now an ACA Paddle America Club

Goal: Foster local, regional and national cooperation for the betterment of paddling in America through a reciprocal membership arrangement between the AWC and the ACA.

   

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Wednesday night roll sessions continue at  the Los Altos Pool in Albuquerque. Sessions will not be open on 11/25, 12/23 and 12/30.

New Fees at the pool, see Pool tab above

Winter Meetings in Albuquerque



Monday, February 8, 2009
6:30 PM
at REI in Albuquerque

Presenters: Celia and Robert Southwick, Joanne Allen and Jim Brainard

Slide show DVD's 2, one w/ music

Eric Southwick, our son, wanted us to experience an international expedition style river trip in Nepal and so..... it began!

From Albuquerque to Japan to Bangkok (27 hours travel time!!!) with a short stay to re-group with others on the trip, breakfast, Thai massage and off to the airport for Katmandu, Nepal. Our senses were geared up wanting to be in the moment the whole time - a lifetime adventure in travel modes, cultures, flexibility, oh yeah... a honeymoon, and we can not forget ... the river adventures unsurpassed. Big water from the base of the Himalayas, steep mountain canyons, extended monsoon rains made for some exciting and formidable rapids....paddle rafts, kayakers, gear boats.

Our trip was punctuated w/ several returns to Katmandu for regrouping. The rivers in Nepal were: The Karnali (Plan A)-yes, there were crocodiles!, Sun Kosi(Plan B), and The Tamur w/ a 4 day trek thru the foothills of the Himalayas to reach the river put-in with Katchenchenga Peak looming in the distance.

There were side trips to Bardia National Park with elephant rides thru the Tarai (jungle) in search of the 3-toed Rhino. Our various interactions with the Nepali people, from the river guides, to tribal
leaders, children.... from the streets of Katmandu to the rural villagers.

Bus rides on narrow steep roads winding up the mountain sides from the river valley, the horn honking "discussions" of traffic, The Monkey Temple, shopping, from city to rural and back.... airports - foods, water, and more...

Come check it out! What's your next adventure?
 
 











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For Board Meeting details - Contact Mary Scofield for information, 505-265-4853.

 

Membership Information

The Adobe Whitewater Club is dedicated to the enjoyment and protection of the rivers of New Mexico. See our Membership Benefits page for a description of membership benefits. Contact the appropriate club officer, board member, or coordinator.

 

Write your congressman/senator/president - The link below takes you to an American Canoe Association page showing your national representatives (based on your zip code) and their e-mail addresses, along with already composed messages about current issues. You may, of course, also compose your own messages to them.

ACA ACTION NET
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