Teamed up with Ricky, Dan Dixon, Matt Terry plus Oleg and Olga to run the Piatua, a recently discovered gem of a river that drains into the Anzu, itself a tributary of the Napo. This is a river that is described as "California in the jungle" with magnificent granite boulders in the streambed throughout the run and crystal clear water from the wild Llanganates.
A short hike takes you to the put in from a suspension bridge.
The action starts immediately and is characterised by steep and complex rapids of grade 3 and four for the whole of the run. The vast majority of the river can be read from one's boat.
Olga and Oleg work their way through the maze. Dan did this run without a paddle just for the heck of it.........but he does have big hands!!
Chris running a steeper drop..........
Dan hand paddling...........
Olga working on her tight turns.......
Typical Piatua scenery............
......and a fine slap upo meal in Tena afterwards.L to R, Matt Terry; Oleg; Olga; Chris, Dan with his daughter and wife; Ricky
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