Travel Blog: Italy Recap

Steep Creeking in Valsesia, Italy trip in May 2025

Reflections from Alex:

In Italy on the banks of the Sesia River, I watched the crystal blue water and clouds forming high above in the towering Alps. Our group quickly set into the simple yet exciting rhythms of our day: nourishing breakfast, kayaking some of the highest quality creeks in the world, and an "apre boating" or spending the evenings sharing our footage of the day over gourmet Italian meals and delicious wine.

Each day was spent on the best runs the Italian Alps had to offer. The coaching we received in real-time could be immediately implemented and those "apre boating" sessions reviewing footage became more and more important as we could visibly see our improvements. We share laughs each evening while we guffawed at the boofs we missed and celebrated the lines we greased while snacking on platters of cured meats and the best cheeses I've ever tasted in my life.

By the end of the week, none of us wanted to leave this beautiful place. We were all in a blissed out state of mind, feeling confident and stoked on our paddling, and totally immersed in the Italian village life.

The stunning natural beauty of Italy combined with the expert guidance from our skilled instructors created an unforgettable experience for all of us.

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