Andy: Two weeks on the Futaleufu is a great way to close out three epic months of kayaking. It just doesn't get any better than the this river - with its huge (HUGE!) rapids that'll just blow your mind. Last year - as Wendy so aptly described - I was a tad nervous. At the top of rapids, I'd usually be cowering in the back of the eddy, hoping nobody would notice me and I'd not have to run the next drop. I can't say all the fear was gone this year, but at least I wanted to run each rapid, even if I was nervous :) A great two weeks!

Wendy, seal launching below the Zeta rapid on the upper section

The group, entering the Entrada rapid, Bridge to Bridge section

Dayna, one of the guides, illustrating how to penetrate the monstrous Mundaca wave. If you find yourself confronted by this wave (meaning you've blown the better line through the rapid), there is only one thing to do - assume the position. The wave cycles, and you may - or may not - get your "moses ticket" and make it through safely. If your "moses ticket" didn't come in, hold on 'cause you are about to get worked - Futa style.

Dayna, coming off the side of Pillow Rapid. The entire river piles into a gigantic rock. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to aim right for the rock (and associated 10 foot high foam pile), set an aggressive right brace, and try to stay up as you fly around the side of the rock!

The tail end of the wonderful Mundaca rapid. Good clean fun!

Andy, suiting up for Inferno Canyon

Looking down at the entrance into Inferno Canyon

Febuary 1st through 15th - Two weeks on the Futaleufu