A lot can change in a week and a half. Here's hoping!
A lot can change in a week and a half. Here's hoping!
Hopefully something works out. As for destination, as long as it's backcountry and there are trees.
Great attitude! I'd be the same. I'll be watching to see what happens here. If the stars align and the universe smiles on me, I may be able to come out provided there is space in a canoe for me. If not it's ok but I am really hoping things pan out for me to come out!Quote:
Originally Posted by keg
Fortunately I already have mine permit with assurances of a full refund if the Park isn't open May 3rd. But that still doesn't bode well.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrknArrow
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Originally Posted by Bubba
Whether its trolling big water for lakers or working little rivers for specks, spring ice-out in Algonquin is my favorite time of year. While Bubba's right and a lot can happen in a week, with less than ten days to go, it looks like there's a real possibility that our Canoe Lake-McIntosh route, and any other route in the Park for that matter, will be still ice-bound next weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by keg
If that's the case and we're unable to come up with an alternate Algonquin route, we'll have to settle on one of three choices; either relocate, reschedule or cancel altogether. As BrknArrow mentioned, satellite imagery suggests that there a broad band of open water to the east, south and west of Algonquin and parks like Massassauga might be a good option (no trout though). It's just that drive times may become an issue for some. Rescheduling until later in May is also possible but that depends on the flexibility of our schedules. Cancelling outright, well let's hold off on that for the time being.
Let's hear what you guys have to say. If there's a marked preference for either relocation or rescheduling, lets make the arrangements asap and have them as a back-up if Algonquin doesn't work out.
Role Call so far...
- Jiblets
- Mongrel
- Chenvre
- Keg
- Keg's Friend
- Taliesin96 (Maybe)
- Bubba (Maybe, pending an astrological alignment)
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tldr; Relocation works for me, rescheduling should work for me, but cancellation? :scared:Quote:
Originally Posted by Chard
I'm pretty easy going on this trip plan, since we knew it was going to be touch and go from the beginning.
Being in Ottawa, the drive is going to be substantial enough that a little extra isn't a huge deal, although I'd prefer to not have to drive through TO to get to the western side, but it's not out of the question.
I have a canoe booked with AO, and they have been very accommodating to me by being flexible on the dates (due to ice out), and they now supply foam blocks for cars that are 'lacking the rack', leaving me to freely transport the canoe as I need. I scheduled to pick up in the Huntsville location, so if we do relocate, I might need to find an alternate.
What say the rest of you?
Hey guys. If this trip gets resceduled Tracey and myself would be in for 2 weeks later!
This weather has been unfortunate...we have had to change this weekend hiking plans.
I know I'm not confirmed so my vote does not count as much but relocation is my only option. For sure I do not want to cancel and the rest of May is not good for me to reschedule. As keg said, give me trees and the woods within a 5 hour drive and I'll be happy. I'm really working on going so don't count me out just yet guys!
I'm in the same boat. If we go somewhere that AO is out of the way all problems can be solved with a couple days noticeQuote:
Originally Posted by Chenvre
I kill myself. Canoe rental, same boat. Ha.
I'm a little fixated on fishing for trout, so my vote is reschedule. Sry Bubba. :)