The PaddlerUK magazine September 2015 issue 4 | Page 41

Mariann Saether

Raundalselvi River,
Norway

“It is never easy to pick a favourite river but in later years I have decided
that the Raundalselvi River in Voss is my favourite – for a few reasons.
“First of all, this is where I spend most of my time. The river is more than 35kms long –
untouched – and it is all quality, runnable whitewater. It has nine different sections on it and
the section that’s run perhaps the most, is the Trainstation section (class IV/V), which ends at
my door step.
“This river includes famous features like the waterfall Nosebreaker and the Marine Canyon – but
also world class surf waves at certain levels, crystal clear pristine water and green lush
surroundings. It does not matter what the water level – there is always something good to
paddle on with the Raundalselvi. I like to call it the little brother of Futaleufú, Chile – another on e
of my absolute favourites and another where I also own a property.
“You can normally paddle on the Raundalselvi 8-9 months out of the year, which is outstanding
for Norway where most rivers freeze entirely over the winter!”

First drop of Marine Canyon. Mariann in the Waka Tuna. Photograph Ron Fischer

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