Andy on the upper Geithellnaa
Andy on the upper Geithellnaa
River: Geithellnaa (upper section)
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Rob on the Pjorsa
Rob on the Pjorsa
River: Pjorsa (lower section)
Grid Reference: 63 deg 56′ N; 20 deg 38′ W.
Grade: IV.
Length: 2 km.
Date run: 8.07.91.
Weather conditions: Very hot and sunny.
River level: High.
Significant portages: None.
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Rob paddling a Pyranha Master on the Nordurdalsa
Rob paddling a Pyranha Master on the Nordurdalsa
River: Nordurdalsa.
Grid Reference: 64 deg 52′ N: 14 deg 10′ W.
Grade: IV with V falls.
Length: 6 km.
Date run: 28.06.91.
Weather Conditions: Dull.
Level: Moderate/low.
Significant portages: None.
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Andy on the big drop on the lower Geithellnaa
Andy on the big drop on the lower Geithellnaa
River: Geithellnaa (lower section)
Grid Reference: 64 deg 36′ N: 14 deg 40′ W.
Grade: IV in low water with one V. IV in high water with 2 V and one VI.
Length: 2 km.
Date run: 25.07.91.
Weather conditions: Dull and misty.
River level: Very low.
Significant portages: Depends on river level.
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Rob on the Jokula i Fljotsdal
Rob on the Jokula i Fljotsdal
River: Jokulsa i Fljotsdal
Grid Reference: 64 deg 55′N; 15 deg 14′W.
Grade: IV one V fall.
Length: 7 km?.
Date run: 26.07.91.
Weather conditions: Sunny/Cloudy.
River level: Moderate.
Significant portages: None.
Rob on the Whirling Dervish, Upper Skafta
Rob on the Whirling Dervish, Upper Skafta
River: Skafta (upper section)
Grid Reference: Access 64 deg 5′N; 18 deg 25′W. Egress 63 deg 55′ N; 18 deg 35′ W.
Grade: IV with some V and VI.
Length: 20-25 km.
Date run: 21.07.91 – 22.07.91.
Weather conditions: Dull and misty.
River level: Medium
Significant portages: Loads.
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Tom on the Hvita i Borgarfirdi
Tom on the Hvita i Borgarfirdi
River: Hvita i Borgarfirdi