Each country has its way of giving thrill and adventure to its tourist. And while everyone tries to do it in a modern approach, there are still some that want a more classic way of putting excitement to everyone. Just recently, a new adventure easily spread online - packrafting in an aqueduct. Is it safe? How could someone try it?
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Get to Know Packrafting
Packrafting, as we all know, is a combined approach of rafting and backpacking. People who are into this kind of sports use classic modes of transportation to go through lakes and rivers in a much easier way. It is a sport that maximizes the use of an inflatable and compact boat. These boats are lightweight that it could fit in someone's backpack.
There are many places where people can fully enjoy the packrafting trip, but there is one place that is seemingly getting all the attention around the globe - an aqueduct in North Wales. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is known to be the highest navigable aqueduct in the world. For people to reach it, they should carry a boat up to the mountains of Snowdonia, inflate it there, and enjoy the scenery that it could give. Experts told that this adventure isn't for those who have fear in heights and for those who are easily stressed.
Packrafting in Snowdonia
People who are interested in doing packrafting will get to see a 38 meters landscape of North Wales as there scenery. However, before someone could get to see it, they should first walk through an ample amount of trees and mountains.
The rafting boat being used in this adventure is weighed 2kg, but it could carry 18kg in weight when inflated. It could be carried through the adventurer's bag, packed with collapsible paddles. The boat, when not inflated yet, could also serve as containment for other travel essentials. The raft could be controlled easily. One sway of the paddle could easily give someone a complete circle. Movements, such as counteracting one sweep, is essential in this adventure.
The packrafting in Snowdonia is deemed safe by experts, just as long as the briefing was made before. Also, it would be best if people would try this sport with an expert overseeing them. They won't just be helpful in times of danger, but they could also serve as tourist guides, pointing out some information and interesting facts about the things that people will see during packrafting.
