Fort Bill

In December 2006 one intrepid member of the Extreme Swim Team travelled deep into the highlands of Scotland in search of classic creeks and gnarly tributary descents. Unfortunately at the thought of running anything more demanding than a sunny afternoon at HPP, Extreme Swim Team members Chris, Huw and Mark, hid under their beds tightly clutching their security blankets and refused to come out. So, after being abandoned by his fellow team mates, in preference for a hot coco and a warm bath, Kevin Hickey, accompanied by members of the second best BUSA slalom team, set off on the perilous journey north…

Kev running the first drop



Lee almost getting pinned in the 'Constrictor' on Spean Gorge



Bryn, Pete and Rich running the 1st drop on the River Etive



Some of the lads running a rapid on the Etive



Kev running the 1st drop on the Allt A' Chaorainn, a trib into the river Etive.



Kev running the 'Pinball' rapid on the Allt A' Chaorainn



Rich 'G-Force' Showing how NOT to run the Pinball rapid on the Allt A' Chaorainn



Rich running the final Drop on the Allt A' Chaorainn