Utla River, Norway
I recently became part of River Angels (RA), a team that includes some of the most talented & empowering women in the kayaking realm. Not only are the women inspirational, but the reason the River Angels exist in the first place, is inspirational.
Our mission states:
“The River Angels are here to foster the growth and development of females in the sport of whitewater kayaking: whether you’re just getting started or looking to build on your foundation. Together we can make your dreams become a reality.”
The River Angels are made up of 5 women from 5 different countries. Each RA contributes their own strength to the group. We have Angels who huck the biggest drops you can think of; we have Angels whose finesse through slalom gates is artwork; we have Angels who have proven to be the best playboater’s in the world; we have Angels whose athleticism is beyond belief; and, we have Angels who make a living teaching and inspiring women each and every day. Together, we do it all!
This coming August, four of the RA’s will unite to explore the Utla River, which contains the deepest canyon in Norway. Upon completion, we will continue to plunge ourselves off of some of Norway’s most beautiful waterfalls, documenting our travels with video and photographs.
This expedition is more than the River Angels’ team paddling down rivers. From now (pre-trip planning) through the completion of the expedition, our goals are:
1. To capture the beauty of some of Norway’s most unique rivers.
2. To raise awareness on two important causes:
- Empowering women through outdoor activities
- Raising awareness on the effects of dams on Norway’s rivers & the benefits of keeping Norway’s rivers free-flowing.
3. To share experiences with local female paddlers in Norway by inviting them to paddle.
For our Norway expedition, we are working in conjunction with two organizations to help us reach our goals—Betties360 (www.Betties360.com) & Friends of the Earth Norway (www.foeeurope.org).
For more information about the River Angels and our 2010 Norway Project, please visit www.riverangels.com.
Heather Herbeck
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