It is this time of the year, where it is too long to wait for the melt …
http://picasaweb.google.com/sven.schellin/Bootsrodeln#
Its fun, it is definitely fun 
Sven
Well, it was not that long to wait actually The first complete (!) meltdown in Germany occurred in early January this winter. Heavy Rain and 10° brought heavy snowmelt. So the first pack rafting of the year took place unexpectedly early too!
Conclusion: Well, not sure if paddling in winter really becomes a trend sport in Europe. Freaking cold hand and feet … Played it save most of the time, being on avoiding mode (bypassing the bigger stuff):
http://picasaweb.google.com/sven.schellin/AnpaddelnAufTriebischUndBobritzsch#
(incl. video material).
S.
My hands fully agree! I tried dish washing gloves last time, with good grip/feel on the paddle at full wet and somewhat cold protection. Its a tradeoff most kayakers face too…
How do you cope?
Sven
Rubbing surf wax on your paddle helps with grip in the cold/snow. I am really happy with my NRS Toaster Mitts too. Looks like fun!
Luc, I will try that out. Ski (grip) wax should work too, right?
The mitt look good too. Thanks for the recommendation.
Sven