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end up in the water. There is a guide from
TrysilGuidene in every boat. They are in
charge of making sure that the ride is safe,
but also that the group gets to experience
that little extra which strengthens the bond
and stays with you.
T
he aim of
the organisers is to give their
guests “guided activities with laughter
guaranteed”.
– Rafting is one of our main activities,
says Olve Norderhaug. But the companies
and school classes who come here can also
choose between the 13 other activities on
offer.
He quickly lists them. Here you have
The mountain tops are at their best
– glowing with autumn, a clear
blue sky in the background.
There is plenty of water in River Trysilelva
as it rushes past, heading south towards
the Swedish border. By the shoreline, year
10 from the Brumunddal Youth School
in Ringsaker have gathered to share an
adventure that is likely to last them a
lifetime.
Rafting is the action-packed American
word for white water racing in an
inflatable raft. It is twelve degrees Celsius
in the water. Along the three kilometre
long stretch, the seven rafts with crew are
supposed to take on five awaiting rapids.
Preferably without any major problems,
but with plenty of fun and games.
– Before we head out, we provide
a thorough safety briefing, says Olve
Norderhaug from TrysilGuidene. Everyone
is taught how to help a friend out of the
water and how to control the raft with the
use of a paddle. The ride takes roughly one
hour and has plenty of challenges in store.
Everyone is equipped with a wetsuit,
life vest, helmet and sports shoes. They are
going to get very wet even if they do not
Down the rapids with
laughter
guaranteed
TrysilGuidene,
Trysil
TrysilGuidene
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