Cotahuasi 2006

We are back from another great adventure in Peru. We ran another safe and fun trip thorugh the Cotahuasi canyon. Water levels were perfect as was the weather. A few of the rapids that we have portaged in years past became runnable due to a shift in some of the boulders. One of our guests Adam Dawson ran all of the rapids while others choose to walk around a few. We are looking forward to two trips in 2007. This was our 6th year running the Cotahuasi and each year we figure out how to run a smoother trip. We have big plans for 2007!

Please click below for a few sample shots of the 2006 Cotahuasi trip.
Thanks to everyone for making this a memorable trip.

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Saludos,
Marc Goddard

Marc and Laurence turn 40!

Laurence Alvarez and Marc Goddard both turned 40 last week. Laurence and Marc met when they were 13 and have been running rivers ever since! At 40 they are still at it and plan to run the Middle Fork of the Feather this weekend. Marc plans to guide the Cotahuasi on July 3rd. Please click on the link below to see a fun slide show on the history of the friendship of Marc and Laurence and friends along the way!

Bio Bio Expeditions featured on MSNBC.com!

Bio Bio Expeditions was recently featured on MSNBC.com!

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Tour de Nez hits Truckee

Since we all can and should bike more, Bio Bio Expeditions was proud to field three volunteers for the Tour de Nez bike race in down town Truckee!

Marc and Damara brought their new son Quinn and black lab Mosi down on two Xtracycles with Mr. Quinn in the Chariot trailer. Lars rode down into town on his 70’s something beach cruiser which he recently acquired at a garage sale for $10.

Lars entered his cruiser into the “one lap” sprint race called the “Clunker Classic.”
Rule 1: Bikes 32 lbs and over
Rule 2: Cheat

Well, Lars came in second, right behind a guy on a brand new tandem 24 speed Cannondale. Apparently, clunkers do not have gears, so in all reality Lars won!!! But, Mr. 1st place did abide by rule 1 and 2 so his win stands…..

Second place prize was a New Belgium Brewing company “Fat Tire ” biking shirt!!!!

And remember, when racing, peddle like you stole it!

See you out on the trail and on your bike!

Check out a new slideshow of the Futaleufu from Bio Bio!

Check out a slideshow by Bio Bio Expeditions at this link:
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Bio Bio Blog is up and running!

The Bio Bio Blog is up and running. Enjoy stories, last minute trip specials and stay in the Bio Bio loop! Check for weekly updates, exciting photos, expedition news and whats new with the Bio Bio family and friends!

Bio Bio Expeditions featured on CNN.com!

Bio Bio Expeditions Kilimanjaro trip was recently featured on CNN.com!

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