We started the day by receiving instructions to pack a spare change of clothes, waterproof trousers and waterproof coat. Then we were commanded to put on a fleece and wellington boots plus a helmet, belt and a life jacket. Then we departed in the mini bus and took a 45 minute drive to the gorge.

When we got there we were asked to follow the instructor to the bottom of the gorge. It was slow progress through the gorge for some people. We were told to not pull some one up if they were lower than us as we might fall on top of them but we were allowed to pull people at the same height. The surrounding environment was like something out of a movie with the curvy trees and the beautiful flowing river with the falling autumn leaves. Then we followed Mike’s track to avoid getting wet. But one person while traversing lost his grip and flopped into the freezing water, falling in waist deep and screaming about how cold he was.

We did not stop for any food whilst climbing the gorge as there was simply not enough time, although we did have a snack before we went up and half way through the journey.

The gorge had over 7 thousand people visit last year, we also learned that it was created in the ice age; when the ice melted the water would move and spin rocks creating a path.

Later, a few of us jumped off a tall rock into water, we had to judge the jump properly as close to our right were some underwater rocks. We also went into freezing water; it was so cold that we could barely move our fingers. Then there was the water slide, made by nature, with a strong enough current to propel us down a couple meters. A wellington boot was lost when Jake jumped into the water; the rest of us had shoes filled with freezing water.

It was a rather fun day overall and one we will remember

By:  Kuba and Jake