A Whitewater guide to the rivers of chile

Rio Maule

Getting to the Maule can be very confusing but the rewards are worth it. The Maule features warm water and 21 km of class 3-5 whitewater with a big water feel. Located in Chile’s 7th region the Maule is a good run to help break up the drive for kayakers in transit from Santiago to [...]

Posted on February 8th, 2008 by kurt casey
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Rio Achibueno

I am not sure where this river derived its name but the “bueno” portion is very fitting. I first visited the river on December 13, 1997 with John Foss, Josh Lowry and Robbie Dastin. The scenery was spectacular and the boating and camping outstanding.
The river is best run during late spring and early [...]

Posted on April 26th, 2007 by kurt casey
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Rio Melado

The Rio Mealdo is a high volume wildnerness run located in Central Chile. For years running it from the source had been on the radar screen of many indiviuduals. I know of three unsuccessful attemps (two of which I was on) before we were able to successfully get to the put in early december [...]

Posted on April 14th, 2007 by kurt casey
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