DAVID ALEMANNI

David Alemanni

PARAGLIDING
  • David Alemanni and the President and Technical Director of Totem Adventure.
  • Coordinator and responsible for the training of all rafting guides of Italy for the Italian Rafting Federation.
  • Founder of S.A.F.E.the first European River and Flood Rescue School which provides training for firefighters, military personnel and other professionals who have to respond to flood events.
  • He started going on rivers from the age of 9, at 19 his first kayaking expedition in the Himalayas, professional guide and organiser of kayaking and rafting trips/expeditions in the 5 continents.
  • Paraglider pilot and Tandem instructor with expeditions to Brazil, Mexico, Chile, the Himalayas (India and Nepal), Australia.
Totem Advenuture Basking in the sun and with a bright smile, this adventurer wears a white helmet and green jumpsuit, ready to embrace the exciting outdoor spirit of Aosta Valley kayaking in Pre Saint Didier. Rafting Kayaking Paragliding Canyoning Aosta Valley
Totem Advenuture Two people wearing helmets and life jackets merrily navigate the rapids of a red tandem kayak, experiencing the exhilarating rapids of the renowned Aosta Valley waters. Rafting Kayaking Paragliding Canyoning Aosta Valley
EXPEDITIONS
  • 1988 India, source of the Ganges from the Gomuk Glacier
  • 1989 Russia, Siberia, on the Chuya and Katun Rivers
  • 1990 Zambia/Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River
  • 1990 South Africa, on the Tugela and Orange rivers
  • 1991 Argentina, on the rivers Manso, LLimay
  • 1992 Chile, on the mythical BIO BIO, even before they destroyed it with dams
  • 1993 Chile, BIO, Trancura, Maipo, rio Claro, Petrouhe
  • 1994 United States, Grand Canyon Colorado
  • 1994/95 Australia, Tully River, Barron, North Jonsthon
  • 1995 Nepal , Karnali River, BotheKoshi, Marsiangdy, Tamba Koshi, Kali Gandaki
  • 1996 Nepal
  • 1997 Nepal
  • 1997 Costa Rica, Reventazon, Pacuare
  • 1997 Indonesia, Sumatra Island, Alas river, Bali Ayung
  • 1998 Australia, exlporating new rivers by kayak, such as, Cooperoo, Behana
  • 1998 Peru, Rio Apurimac, Colca, Chile
  • 1999 Ecuador, Rio Pastaza, Rio Upano, Topo, Hollin, Hondachi
  • 1999 Colombia
  • 1999 Nepal
  • 1999/2000 Mexico!, Vera Cruz Rio Pescado... Chiapas, Rio Jataté
  • 2000 Guatemala, Rio Cahabon
  • 2000 Belize
  • 2000 Nepal
  • 2001 Tasmania, Franklin
  • 2002 Indonesia, Sulawesi, Saad'n, Maiting, Lariang
  • 2002 Nepal
  • 2003 Myanmar
  • 2004/5 India, this time dry hanging from his paraglider
  • 2005 Turkey, Dalaman, Alara
  • 2006 Brazil by paraglider
  • 2007 Nepal, Tamur, Karnali
  • 2007 Sikkim, Teesta, Rangeet
  • 2008 USA, Grand Canyon, Colorado
  • 2009 Nepal, Tamur
  • 2010 Ladakh, India, Zanskar
  • 2011 India, Ganges+affluents, Subansiri, Brahmaputra
  • 2012 Australia, Queensland, Tully, Barron Kimberley, Fitzroy river
  • 2013 Nepal, Karnali + all the classics including upper Tamur and others
  • 2014 Nepal, Tamur + Other classics + Kayaking Expedition Thuli Bheri
  • 2015 Nepal, Tamur + Other classics
  • 2002 Nepal first expedition to the pre-Himalayan mountains around Pokhara. Under the wing of Davide Cardona!
  • 2004/5 India, Western Ghats
  • 2005 Brazil, Cearà desert (Quixada)
  • 2006 Chile, North Santiago, Cajon del Maipo
  • 2006 Brazil, Rio grande do Norte (Patu), Espiritu Santo, Mina Gerais, Santa caterina... to Rio grande do Sul
  • 2007 India, Western Ghats
  • 2007 Nepal, Pre Himalayas
  • 2008 Australia, in Queensland (Killarney), New South Wales(Manilla), Victoria (Bright, Corryong)
  • 2008/9 Mexico, in Valle del Bravo, Tapalpa, Colima, Morelia, Jerequaro
  • 2010 Nepal, Pre-Himalaya, Pokhara area
  • 2010 India, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Bir, Across Himalaya Expedition
  • 2010 Mexico, Iguala, Valle del Bravo
  • 2011 Thailand,Northern Area
  • 2011 India, Himachal Pradesh, Bir
  • 2013 Nepal, Sirkhot and Pokhara area
  • 2014 Nepal, Sirkhot and Pokhara area
  • 2016 Japan, Hokkaido Free ride!
PATENTS
  • Master FIRaft
  • Hydrospeed INSTRUCTOR
  • Hydrospeed FESSM FdA and Initiateur EV
  • CNSF RIVER RESCUER
  • RESCUE 3 SRT 1
  • RESCUE 3 SRT 2
  • RESCUE 3 SRT Advanced
  • RESCUE 3 INSTRUCTOR SRT 1
  • RESCUE 3 INSTRUCTOR SRT 2
  • RESCUE 3 INSTRUCTOR SRT Advanced
  • RESCUE 3 INSTRUCTOR TRAINER SRT 1
  • BLS
  • WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE
  • Rescue Swimming - Fin 3rd grade
  • PADI Advanced
  • RESCUE DIVER
  • Aeroclub Italia and FIVL VDS Pilot Certificate (Paragliding)
  • Aeroclub Italia and FIVL Tandem Pilot Licence
Totem Advenuture Amidst the turbulent flood waters under cloudy skies, a rescuer in a red suit braves the elements on the roof of a submerged car. Reminiscent of the thrills of rafting in the Aosta Valley, where adventure meets resilience. Rafting Kayaking Paragliding Canyoning Aosta Valley