Ben Milot
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Canada
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Date of birth:
1991.04.09
Hometown:
Sort, Spain
Sponsors:
Red Bull,
Dagger kayaks,
Werner paddles,
Sweet protection,
Astral,
Hobbies:
Music, reading, flips off cliffs, partying…
Favourite athletes:
Chris Sharma, Andreu Lacondeguy, Shane Mcconkey, Marc Marquez, Tom Wallisch… I love to see people with style
BIO
My name is Aniol Serrasolses, I am 19 years-old and I am from Catalonia, Spain.
I started kayaking when I was 12 years-old at the kayak club in my hometown the Salt-ter. Tired of living in a place with no white water and with really low possibilities for the practice of kayaking, I moved out to Sort, where I’ve been working as a River Guide during the last 4 years.
With no doubts the Noguera Pallaresa river have been my school and the place where I formed myself as a multi-discipline kayaker: Creeker, freestyle-kayaker and expedition kayaker.
During the winter of (2009/2010) I was lucky to travel to Chile and Argentina. That was such an epic trip where we lived many experiences, paddled many incredible rivers, met a lot of new people and shared another culture for 6 months.
For me kayaking it’s a great excuse to travel, discover this amazing world that we got outside and see many incredible places that you can only access with your kayak. The exploration and the search of new rivers and waterfalls is one of the aspects I enjoy the most.
I feel really lucky and thankful to have found this sport that finally has become a way of living for me. I love the life that I’m living and I wouldn’t change it for a better work, have more money or a more comfortable life…
I really want to keep kayaking, traveling and documenting all the things we attempt for the years to come!
INTERVIEW
What are you looking for to accomplish?
I want to travel all around the world paddling the hardest rivers on the most remote and beautiful places.
What would be your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement is to be able to make a living out of kayaking. It is my biggest passion. I love the sport and all the experiences and places involved with it.
What kind of difficulties does your sport’s performance involve?
Drowning, injuries because of hitting underwater rocks….
What makes you feel satisfied when performing your sport?
Having a sick line of a waterfall… completing a first descent or just running a new river somewhere… I love multi day expeditions and getting away of civilization for a while. Enjoying nature in its fullest!
Where do you practice your techniques when being alone?
I practice my technique everyday I paddle..
What do you do during your training which is key to your success?
My training success is based on paddling a lot… I don’t focus on any specific training, I just make sure that everyday out there is filled with fun and laughter! If you do something enough times and have fun while doing it, you learn it!
What are you most nervous about when competing?
At the hardest races, I am scared of ending up swimming and breaking a few bones… I am not a really good racer / competitor so I don’t feel much pressure to perform good. I just try to get out there having as much fun as possible and being smooth !
Who would you say is your biggest fan and why?
My family !!! They have always been supportive with me following my dreams and they are always excited to watch some of my new videos !!!
What is the best piece of advice you have been ever given?
Go for it !!! No matter what people say. If you really want to do something, you have to go for it now !!
What are your future plans?
Chile in the falls… complete descent of the Indus river in Pakistan…
What are your tips for those who begin now?
Send it !! Spend a lot of time mastering the basics and you will soon start paddling quality rapids with style and good confidence. It might be hard in the beginning but if you spend enough time trying, you will get to the point where kayaking just becomes the most amazing sport.
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Rafting Half Day White Water, Pyrenees, Andorra
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Andorra, Llavorsi, Spain
Description: The activity will be placed in Llavorsí (Pallars Sobirà) and will be consisting in a half day of exhilarating white water on the Noguera Pallaresa river, rated amongst the best rafting rivers in Europe.
There is up to 14km of navigable water with different grades along the way, on spring time (April, May, mid June)this descend can be in some rapids class III and IV and in summer period (July to Oct) class II and III.
You will receive your equipment, getting change in our facilities and the staff will transfer you to the beginning point to the descend. You will meet your instructor, the one will be accompanying you all the time in tour and give you a briefing on safety and Rafting techniques.
Afterwards that will be the moment to brave the Noguera Pallaresa rapids, completing the route of 14km and finish the run in a village called Rialp.
The company transport service will pick you up there and bring you back to the facilities.
Duration: 2 hours
Level: Intermediate
Schedule: Usually this activity has 2 runs a day in the morning time:
- at 9.30am (meeting time)
- at 11.30am (meeting time)
- at 3pm (meeting time) only available on Spring season (from April to June)
Let us know your preferences. Your descend will be confirmed under request
Required people: 1 pax – large groups can be handled
The price includes:
- all the equipment required for the activity (neoprene, socks, vest, helmet…)
- river guide
- RC and accident insurance
- transfers
- digital photo service (optional, not included in price)
The price doesn’t include:
- bathing suit and towel
- your own transport to get to the facilities
- sun’s lotion
Restrictions:
- minimum age: 14 years in Spring time and 8 years in Summer time
- juniors must be accompanied of an adult
- all participants must know how to swim
- before your booking, please inform to the center if you are exceptionally tall or overweight, or if you have any medical conditions, disabilities which affect your ability to partake in the activity
This activity is available from 15th March to 12th October
Dog Sledding & SnowTubbing, Winter Double Coupon, Andorra
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Andorra, Canillo, Spain
Description: This experience is a mixed of adventure for those who love gliding through the cool air in a different surrounding, mushing activity 3 km/1.8 mi and finishing with Snow-tubing activity for 40mins of joy, sliding down a snow toboggan and have so much fun.
Always with a local instructor that shows us what the nature hides.
This activity will be placed in the Ski Resort of Grand Valira – Andorra. Our staff will be waiting for you and your instructor will give you a briefing and after that you will be ready to start the multi activity package.
Duration: 50min. approx
Level: Beginner
Schedule: Our schedule runs from 9am until 5pm (after this time the activity has an extra cost of 40%)
Let us know your preferences and your schedule will be confirmed under request
Required people: 2 pax
The price includes:
- equipment necessary on each activity
- the Sledding dog activity needs to be a minimum of 2 pax/sled
- accident insurance
- instructors that will lead the whole tour
The price doesn’t include:
- waterproof outfit, gloves
- mountain boots
- rucksack
- comfortable and winter clothing
- sunglasses and sun cream
- beverage
Restrictions:
- both activities minimum age : 3 years
- as this experience takes place outdoors, it can be affected by extreme weather. If you are in any doubt then please call the center before heading off.
- juniors must be accompanied by an adult.
PRICE BASED ON A DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (Sleds with only one person will have a 50% additional cost)
This experience is available from December until Easter (depending on the snow conditions)
