Joined up with a group of German kayakers the other day for a run on the Upper Misahualli river in Ecuador. So beautiful and great fun. The upper Mis is a creeky style run with nearly continuous action.
The Put-in at El Reten
Most of the rapids on the run are tight class III requiring precise maneuvering and ability to catch micro-eddies and use them to your advantage.
There is one solid Class IV though at the island where the river splits into many channels, some man-made. Here is a chunky and sizable drop with debris or stones in the bottom hole throwing up some rooster tails. You wouldn’t want to run into (or over) them!
Class IV at Island
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