Everyone's Alive...

The boys made it back safe and sound... We took a call from Tyler two days after they put in to confirm all went well and to here the boys partying in the Red Chilli bar at Murcheson.

It sounded pretty intense however, with four seperate close calls with angry Croc's chasing them - they had to sprint at top speed and hope they made it to the next rapid before the Croc's closed in!!

Lane had a close call as they skirted the last rapid for the take out. Pushing a little too far right he dropped into a hole and took a beat-down that left him swimming right above Murcheson falls. Luckily Rush and Anton were on the case and got him and all his gear safely to the side in the last eddy before the lip.

All in all it sounded wild, and I can't wait to see the photos.

Since then the guys have been heading out, Rush, Rita and Ian a few days ago, Lane last night, and as I write this Tyler is driving Mach speed to Kampala to try and get travel documents to make his flight tonight. The boy lost his passport this morning!!

Happy Paddling.

Murchison Falls White Water revisited...

This morning at 7.30am Tyler Bradt, Anton Imler, Rush Stuges and Lane Jacobs put on at Karuma falls to paddle the epic Murchison Falls section of the Nile. Having been involved in one of the first descents of the section Tyler is leading the trip.

The boys were nervous before putting on. And rightly so - 20,000 hippos occupy 40km of gnarly whitewater and flats, making it the highest concentration of hippos anywhere in the world.

It's the combination of the hippos, crocs, remoteness and potential rebel activity that makes this trip such an udertaking. The fact that the whitewater is some of the biggest in the world is not seen as a major danger in view of this, yet swimming is obviously not an option.

We wish the team luck, and hope to hear good stories in a few days time.

Experience Northern Thailand with Love it Live it.

After the success of last years exploritory trip to Northern Thailand by Sam Ward, Will Clark and Josh Neilson, the team at Love it Live it are happy to announce the details of this years expedition.

What's Love it Live it? It's a new concept in coaching. Taking you to the most exotic destinations in the world. Providing world-class coaching, incredible culture and an unforgetable experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Why Thailand? Well it's an amazing destination. Rich in culture, amazing food and incredible whitewater. Just look at some of last years entries on this blog to see for yourself!

Approximate dates for the Thailand expedition are 25th September - 8th October 2008.

For full details, trip summary, photos and more please go to...

http://www.loveitliveit.co.uk/trips/thailand.html