Aniol Serrasolses
Aniol Serrasolses , extreme white water kayaker from Catalonia living in Patagonia, Chile
Why do you love kayak paddling and how and why did you start to paddle?
My name is Aniol Serrasolses. I’m 30 years old and I am from Catalonia. I love kayaking because of how it makes me feel. When I am in the river, nothing else in the world matters. I love it because of the wild and unique places it’s taken me, the great people I’ve met along the way… I started kayaking when I was 13 years old because of my older brother Gerd. We found the sport by accident and fell in love with it right away.
Tell us about the coolest places you have paddled and your top achievements.
The Karakorum mountain range in Pakistan and the Apaporis in the Amazon are some of the most incredible places I’ve seen.
Best results
- Rider of the year, 2017
- North Fork Champion, 2018
- Adidas Sick Line World Champion, 2016
- Over 20 first descents in 11 different countries
- 2nd biggest waterfall ever ran in a kayak
- 24 hours distance world record 287 miles
- Waterfall Line of the year, 2017 & 2018
Random funfact?
I loved dogs my entire life but when I was 10 years old an Alaskan Malamute almost killed me. He bite me in the head and wouldn’t let go… I have a huge scar in my skull. I was scared of Huskies for a couple months after that…
What are your favorite Sweet Protection products and why?
Too many goods to just name one… But from the whitewater line my fav is the rocker helmet and the elbow pads.
I’ve hit my head hard a couple times over the years and I’m so thankful that I was always wearing the rocker. Nothing out there compares to it.
The biking line is amazing as well and so is the skiing gear. Truly the highest quality and stylish gear in the game !!!
What drives you?
Getting to the end having lived a life I can be proud of. Making every day count, always working towards a better version of myself both in and out of the water.
What’s the wildest thing you’ve been part of?
Back in 2012 I was following some of my friends down a new river In Mexico and dropped a 30 meter portage waterfall by accident. Somehow we all survived to tell the story. One of the craziest and most stupid things I’ve ever done.
What animal would you be and why?
Condor.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Life’s too short to be worrying about all this little things. One day you’ll be old or gone and you’ll regret not having enjoyed your golden days to the maximum.
What book has made an impact on you?
SAPIENS – A BRIEF HISTORY OF HUMAN KIND, The Power of One, Anibal, Escipion have been some of the latest greatest books I’ve read.
Favorite music to get you fired up?
Old school hip hop from the golden era.
Where on social media can we follow you?
I'm most active on Instagram and Youtube
