River & Waterfall

The first River Climbing Club of Coquitlam River!😃

Whether or not if we are officially a club, myself and my friends enjoyed walking against the current in our local river. We laughed, fell in water, got washed away, and even lost a pair of Ray-ban sunglasses, but at the end of the day we knew that we wanted to do it again. That day we enjoyed ourselves, even bonded a little. The day was hot (35 degrees), but the water was cold, and the experience was thrilling.

The sight of the magnificent maple trees, and the immaculate pine trees was remarkable. The rushing stream hitting the rocks against the current released a calming sound, and the heat of the summer air was ravishing while my lower body was in the chilly water. At times like I learn to thank the environment and glorious nature around us.

If you ever would want to do the same, here are some useful tips if you would like to attempt this:

• don't wear any glasses. You're sure to lose it within the first few minutes.

• don't use a professional hiking pole, it will break as it gets stuck in the river rocks.

• don't wear sandals, as the current will pull them off your feet.

• wear hiking shoes which have a good grip

• try to find a long stick which is 2 feet taller than your height and at least 2 inches in diameter.

• this natural pole works as a support.

• wear gloves and a bucket hat with a draw string

• wear polyester clothes