July 16th - 18th 1999
A Wet Journey on a Wild River
Overview:
We travel to the very east of Switzerland and go River Rafting on the river
"Rhein". We sleep there for two nights and will also have some party. On
Sunday we go hiking in the near mountains. This trip is intended for all
trainees who like action and adventures, and who are not afraid of getting
wet.
Program:
| Friday, July 16th |
| Around 7pm: |
We meet in Zurich and drive with buses from Zürich to Obersaxen
in the canton of Graubünden. Take a sandwich with you! |
| Night: |
Party |
Saturday, July 17th |
| Very Early: |
Get up really early and go to Reichenau. We get Neopren dresses and
an introduction to the rafting technique. |
| Whole Day: |
The Rafting! We board the boats in Ilanz and attack the 20 km long
course of the Rhine back to Reichenau. We have a barbeque for lunch. |
| Night: |
Party, if you still can... |
Sunday, July 18th |
| Morning: |
Recover from the rafting (or the party...) |
| Afternoon: |
A hiking tour in the mountains |
| Evening: |
Back to Zürich |
The detailed programme will be sent to the registered people by e-mail
some days before the weekend.
What you need to bring with you:
For the rafting:
- Swimming suit, towel
- Sneakers (for wearing in the water)
- T-Shirt (best if non-cotton)
- One additional set of clothes (to wear after the Rafting)
For the whole weekend:
- Sandwich for Friday night
- Saucage, Steak, ... for the barbeque on Saturday (lunch).
- Sleeping bag
- Personal accessories
- Good shoes for hiking. We recommend special hiking shoes or very
good sneakers.
Remarks about the Rafting:
Rafting is an adventure sport and a wild river is not a harmless thing:
You must know swimming and be in normal health-condition. Alcohol before
and during the rafting is strictly forbidden. Before the raft you get introduced
to the techniques of controlling the boat, and each boat is lead by an
experienced rafter. You are protected by a Neopren-watersuit, a helmet
and a life-vest. It is recommended to fix your glasses with a rubber-band,
to make sure they cannot fall off easily.
Insurance: You must care about insurance yourself. IAESTE cannot
be responsible in case of accidents, as cannot be the organizers of the
rafting.
Costs and Benefits
- Costs:
- 150 CHF for IAESTE, AIESEC and ESN people. 180 CHF for guests. We
collect the money during the weekend (cash).
- Included:
- Transport from Zurich and all other transportations during the weekend,
the logding and river rafting.
- Not included:
- Alcoholic beverages and other personal expenses. Beer and wine can be
bought during the weekend.
- Food:
- You need to bring a sandwich for Friday night, and something for the
barbeque on Saturday. All other food and non-alcoholic beverages are
provided by us.
The number of participants is limited to 50 persons. Priority
will be given to IAESTE Trainees & Members, followed by AIESEC and
ESN Trainees & Members.
Participation after signing up to this
event is mandatory. Because places are limited we kindly ask you
to cancel at least 5 days before the event if you cannot come. This
gives IAESTE enough time to find another participant. If you stay away
without proper cancellation we may charge you the full price for reasons
of fairness.
Questions:
The event is organized by Pia Krstulovic. If you have important questions
about the event, and you cannot find the answer on this info sheet, you
may contact her by e-mail. More
and detailed information will be sent to the registered people some days
before the weekend.
Registration deadline: Friday, 9th of July
Registration closed, maximum number of participants reached
You may still sign up, but it is not guaranteed that you can participate. You
are put on the "waiting list" in case other people cancel.
Last modified: June 22nd, 1999 by Pia
Krstulovic and Urs Manser