Rafting is one of the tourist types of recreation. Such a campaign makes it possible to assess their own strength, to get a new experience. The most common routes are rafting on the rivers of the Urals.
Rivers of the Ural Mountains
The Ural mountain system is the keeper of the riverorigins. The rivers of the mountains originate on the Ural ridge, then they flow down the western and eastern slopes of the mountain system. The major rivers of the Ural mountain system are: Kama, Ural, Yuryuzan, Chusovaya, Belaya, Ufa, Ai, Vishera, Tobol, Tura, Sosva, Miass, Pelym, Iset, Pyshma, Lozva, Uy, Tagil.
A large number of rivers and their diversity madewater tourism is the most popular type of active recreation in the Urals. It is also important that the range of categories of complexity is very large - from 1 to 5 categories of complexity. Therefore, rafting on the rivers of the Urals is available to anyone who wishes.
Ural River
The Ural River is the third in length after the Volga and the Danube, it flows through the territory of Russia and Kazakhstan. Until 1775, the river was called Yaik, which means “flood river” from Turkic.
Once the Urals was a major river, and shipping was developed. Recently, the waterway has been shrinking. But while it is possible to carry out tourist rafting on the rivers of the Urals.
Исток Урала находится в Башкирии на хребте Uraltau and is a spring, beating from the foot of the mountain. The mouth of the river belongs to the Caspian basin. The bed of the Ural River is quite winding and forms a large number of loops. Along the coast there are many settlements. It is possible to organize rafting on the river Ural, Orenburg in the city limits - the city is suitable for such an event.
Rivers of the Polar Urals
In this part of the Urals, the surface of the mountain system is cut by numerous rivers and temporary streams. These aquatic systems supplement river systems such as the Pechora and the Ob.
The mountain rivers of this region are very fast.the course is turbulent, with a large number of rapids. Sometimes the rivers flow into the gorge. Rivers, valleys of which have not very pronounced relief, have a meandering channel and a calmer flow. Navigation, depending on the area, is possible from three to four months. Rafting on the rivers of the Urals is favorable in July and August.
Waterways that originate in lakestectonic, karst or dam origin, suitable for water trips during the entire navigation from the head to the mouth. They are very shallow in the upper reaches of the river, which start from swamps or small lakes, so it’s almost impossible to reach their sources.
Rivers of the Subpolar Ural
Subpolar Ural is the highest partUral Mountains. From the ridges of this part of the mountain system, numerous rivers of the Karsky and Barents Seas begin. The main water systems of this region pass through the high-mountainous, middle-mountainous, rugged and lowland zones.
In the highland zone of the valley have steep slopes, and the channel - sharp kinks. The rate of flow and fall in rivers is usually great. Often the channel overwhelmed with fragments of rocks and boulders.
Expansion of the valley occurs in the middle mountain zonerivers, decreases the steepness of the slopes. Here the mountain character of the river is preserved, but the current becomes slower. It also happens that the channels are broken into sleeves.
Rafting on the rivers of the Urals are extreme and unpredictable.
Rivers of the Northern Urals
The Northern Urals is a harsh and inaccessible land, but it is very popular among tourists. The rivers of the Northern Urals are also characterized by a rapid and turbulent course, a steep fall, rapids and shallows.
Often in the turbulent and rapids, you can see a picture of a breakthrough of a mountain range by a river. In the valleys with less pronounced relief, the current becomes calm.
Rafting on the rivers of the Northern Urals is possible from May toOctober, but a favorable period for tourist water trips is the time from mid-June to mid-September. Water systems retain high water depth and great depth until the first days of July, starting from the second half of July the water level decreases.
At this time of the year, torrential floods may begin,As a result, the water level in the river in a matter of hours can rise by two to three meters. Crossing and raising boats against the current to the flood is more difficult. Convenient and comfortable raft downstream and rise to the headwaters of the rivers.
Rivers of the Middle Urals
На Среднем Урале также развита густая система рек.In this part is one of the most recognized tourist water arteries - Chusovaya. The nature of the rivers of the Middle Urals is calm and slow. In the valleys of river systems can be found coastal cliffs.
Rafting on the rivers of the Middle Urals is possible from Aprilto October inclusive. July and August are a favorable period for water travel. The only drawback is that in the summer, shallowing of many rivers occurs, and the number of routes decreases.
Southern Urals
The water systems of the Southern Urals are very diverse.by complexity. Here, a river can be liked by a seasoned athlete and a beginner. Therefore, rafting on the Ural rivers is very popular. Chelyabinsk and the Volga region are the closest regions, and the number of applicants here is much more than in other areas. The peak of water trips comes in spring and summer.
On the territory of Bashkiria popular waterthe routes are the rivers Yuryuzan, Belaya, Zilim, Lemeza, Ai, Nugush, Bolshoi Inzer. The level of their complexity is low, and they are quite comfortable for the fusion of untrained people. For example, Yuryuzan contains rapids of the first and second categories of complexity, but in addition you can enjoy beautiful mountain landscapes, rocky shores and caves.
River rafting is a bright and emotional look.active rest. Sometimes he is fraught with incredible dangers - the boat can roll over or stumble upon something, but the resulting dose of adrenaline paints life with vivid impressions.
