North Wales trip report
Nine Nomads returned to Bala in North Wales on Saturday 27th April aiming to run the Tryweryn. However, breakfast in the Y Badell Aur Café was interrupted by news that the dam release was cancelled due to high rain forecast, which promised to turn river levels from rags to riches. The destination was switched to the River Dee, which was rising from 2 to 9 on the Mile End Mill gauge. Two groups formed to match the experience and aspirations of our paddlers. Ian Williams led an eight mile journey on the highly underestimated stretch from Glyndyfrdwy to Mile End Mill, whilst Anthony Vecchio led a white water skills day between Horseshoe Falls and Llangollen. Storm Hannah brought lower temperatures and moderate winds along with rising water levels, so full…