By Meg Over
So the day had finally arrived it was MOTHER FUCKING
ETIVE DAY!!
We all rose extra early, keen to face the challenge and trekked
into the Scottish wilderness – arriving as per in the middle of nowhere with
nothing but a road and river, feeling like we had stepped into Skyfall. We all
checked out triple step, working out the best lines to make our epic descent.
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| triple step |
Following the usual shuttle faff and some forgotten kit (Tim ;)), we finally
got on and began the Etive, with a few swims, couple of rolls and a few cut
fingers from bashing rocks. After triple step we bimbled on down with the usual
portaging, paddling Ski Jump, Crack of Doom, Letterbox and Crack of Dawn - all
with varying success, interesting lines and a few sneaky swims which kept
everyone busy rescuing and portaging. |
| Triple 3 |
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| Crack of doom |
Then of course came the final drop: Right Angle ( a 6m
waterfall - less scary than it sounds, promise ) Here again we spent a while
facing up to the challenge and then keeping a brave face as we trusted Jordan
to send us off down the drop. Or in josh’s case misplaced trust as he was seal
launched upside down and somehow managed a magnificent mid waterfall roll and
still didn’t swim!! 
Fair to say we were all a far smilier group at the bottom and for once we didn’t even have any boats hiding under the waterfall. At the end it was safe to say we were all a lot more relaxed bimbling down the last part of the river. Knackered, hungry and a bit chilly, we battled on to the get-out (and our sandwiches woo) We had conquered the Etive - on my part a lot more upright than expected. After a long day filled with adrenaline, entertaining lines and a good bit of throwlining I think it's fair to say the Etive had lived up to being a motherfucking good day!
Love Mog xxxx
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