MANSO GORGE A PIECE OF PATAGONIAN PARADISE

Rising off the eastern flanks of Mount Tronador, an extinct volcano near the city of Bariloche, Argentina, lie the crystal clear waters of the rio Manso. Though its name speaks of mild and tranquil waters, the stretch of river running through the Nahuel Huapi National Park has gained worldwide repute for the waterfalls and rapids within its canyon walls. Aniol Serrasolses shares what makes the Manso a classic and a must for any confident grade IV paddler.

Words: Aniol Serrasolses

I was never the same after my first kayaking trip to South America. The rivers of wild Patagonia had a lasting impression on me, and I’ve returned to this remote territory over and over again. After many kayaking missions and finally buying a piece of land, this place has become home. Last season I launched a kayak performance program in Futaleufu to help paddlers step up their game and feel comfortable running all of the whitewater gems in the area. In between clinics, I was able to organize a short escapade to the Manso River, a little piece of Northern Patagonia that has gained worldwide recognition for the beauty of the landscape and the top quality of its rapids and waterfalls. My first expedition to the Manso Gorge was back…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2019

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