PROJECT OSLO: Source to sea first descent

Lars-Georg Paulsen at the weir in Nydalen

We finally managed to complete Akerselva, from its source in Maridalsvannet (Oslo´s drinking water supply), down to Oslo Fjord. In the process we created a media frenzy, with a local TV crew and journalists showing incredible interest in what was a dumb stunt!

Ironically after traveling the world to the most obscure places, the most interest we have ever got from serious media, is by paddling a ditch 5 minutes from my flat!

We are now major TV stars in our own minds. The short clip from Oslo TV can be viewed at here.

The river is about 7km long, and between numerous dirty weirs, and the odd junkies needles, there is some surprisingly good paddling at high water. The best section is in the Gruneløkka, a trendy young district, with a couple of opportunities for a beer on the way down.

Mexican Mich (the only person I have met who can use the word
´gringo´in a serious conversation!). Outside Gruneløkka Student house.