Having paddled more than 300 rivers in 23 countries over 40 years Mike Hayward has a habit of seeking out new challenges. He is a keen outdoor adventurer who still explores by river and sea kayak, canoe and mountain bike. Not deterred by standing out from the crowd, he previously published ‘Rivers of Cumbria’ and then widened his horizons, in a series of seemingly more challenging adventures. He has led expeditions around the globe including unpaddled rivers in UK, Nepal and Sikkim. Mike is still an active paddler, utilising his extensive knowledge, sharing new adventures and inspiring fellow paddlers with his enthusiasm.
Route finding along the bottom of a deep gorge, or facing a huge breaking wave, the challenge is to succeed. The adventure, whether it be on a steep 2m wide stream in the Scottish Highlands or the mighty Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, brings with it great rewards, but occasionally close calls. ...
