Sandstones in thin section
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September 10, 2021
The selection of sandstones in plain polarized light (left) and crossed nicols (right) shown here
Category: Class 5; Geology for Kayakers
Class 5; The Toba eruption – how a super volcano almost stopped humanity in its tracks
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October 4, 2017
Toba Lake, in northern Sumatra, occupies the ancient Toba caldera. One of its outlets, the
Class 5; The falls and cataracts of Li Phi, southern Laos
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April 3, 2017
I am of a generation that, at mention of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, I recall
Paddling Colombia; ancient rivers over granite
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October 18, 2016
Colombia is a tapestry of snow-capped mountain ranges, peaks soaring to 5700m, volcanoes (15 of
Class 5; Surf rolls and cartwheels; Surf kayaking at Raglan, New Zealand
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August 18, 2016
Sam had the day off so the two of us headed to Raglan and Ngarunui
Class 5; In The Shadow Of The Volcano
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June 3, 2016
Pucon, Chile Kayaking on a volcano Pucon is a tourist destination, nestled between rugged
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers. Kawarau River, New Zealand
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May 12, 2016
Kawarau River – Rocks that have gone full circle Kawarau River; kayaking and rafting mecca,
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers. Huka Falls
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May 3, 2016
Huka Falls, New Zealand Huka Falls, tourist attraction and Class V+ drop, is either
Class 5; Geology for Kayakers, Kaituna River
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April 20, 2016
Kaituna River, New Zealand Kaituna River is a glorious water-course that has a bit of
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