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Mahaweli Challenge video

  By Ian M Packham May 4, 2015 March 9, 2021 Adventure, Latest, Sri Lanka, video, watersports

After much time, and a lot more editing, I’ve finally managed to complete my first foray into video making. Based on my first foray into kayaking, Mahaweli Challenge, I hope you enjoy the result as much as I do. It brings a smile to my face every time I watch… Continue reading

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Trip Report: Mahaweli Challenge

  By Ian M Packham September 30, 2014 March 9, 2021 Adventure, Expedition advice, Latest, Sri Lanka, watersports

In our risk averse culture, I was attempting a hugely risky venture in kayaking Sri Lanka’s longest river, the Mahaweli Ganga. Using maps dating back to just a couple of years after I was born, I was to traverse a river of which I had gleaned little knowledge, in a… Continue reading

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Everyone needs a good kit list

  By Ian M Packham August 23, 2014 July 3, 2023 Expedition advice, Latest, Sri Lanka

It’s close enough to my next expedition to be worrying about whether all my kit will fit into the 25 litre backpack I intend on using. So for all the adventure purists out there, or those thinking of planning an expedition in the future, below you’ll find a hopefully handy… Continue reading

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Joining Mahaweli Challenge

  By Ian M Packham August 7, 2014 March 9, 2021 Adventure, Latest, Sri Lanka

In my first ever guest post, Kerim Morris explains how he became my teammate on Mahaweli Challenge, and how the nervous excitement has set in. I vividly remember the day when I heard that Ian was looking for a willing volunteer to accompany him on his Mahaweli Challenge, enticing me… Continue reading

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Mahaweli Challenge

  By Ian M Packham July 25, 2014 July 6, 2023 Latest, Sri Lanka, watersports

With only a month to go until my next expedition departure date, I think it’s the right time to unveil the webpage for that expedition: Mahaweli Challenge. After Encircle Africa it took me a long time to dream up an expedition as equally ridiculous in form and structure and one… Continue reading

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