The paddle out could be a nice 4 or 5 hours but as Bonny said .....
Last time I paddled there, the Western Narrows on the way out was completely impassable with the wind. Even if I had...
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The paddle out could be a nice 4 or 5 hours but as Bonny said .....
Last time I paddled there, the Western Narrows on the way out was completely impassable with the wind. Even if I had...
I think I'm good from Friday evening to the 2nd.
The eastern-most island with the 2 sites would be my first choice.
Just got back from Algonquin and as for bugs, mosquitoes were worse than typical but between site selection and the bug shelter, wasn't horrible.
But I'm now a maybe for this trip. Messed up my...
I'll be coming up Friday but will spend a quiet night by myself on rain before joining the socialization Sat/Sun.
Are we making an official decision yet? I know Chris is planning on going in Wednesday so it would be good to figure things out before then.
I have two vacation days so I'll be doing either Friday to Monday or Saturday to Tuesday.
Baring natural disasters or another pandemic, I'm good for the 6th, probably for the 13th, unlikely for the long weekend.
Is Misty too far? How about something in the Farm Lake area?
I'm in Saturday for sure, 80% for Friday night.
Not able to make it either. Hope to get a quick trip in on the long weekend.
Enjoy.
Is this still in the works? Time to start getting organized.
(and I won't spend the entire trip sleeping - maybe)
Axe murder? Sounds tempting.
Was thinking about a trip out or arkay around that time but this might work.
I'll join the Friday 9-10 flotilla.
Depending on how the winter effected your portaging fitness, I'd put it closer to 5. Not a huge amount of elevation change but 2.5 K can burn early in the season.
Any thoughts on a group meal on the 13/14th?
Booked for 13th-15th.
Nice - cant wait until I can get out.
Wish I was paying more attention to the thread. Hope everyone is doing well.
Nice to have a report that takes as long to read as some trips.
Sounds like the trip was worth it despite the rain. Louisa is a nice lake and the site where the old fella was lounging us great...
Hope to make it for the weekend. Unless schools have been shut down again by then, I'm a weekend marshmallow
Just got back from a week in the North end and bugs were pretty minimal, few...
Was really hoping to come but no way can I leave Friday.
Enjoy
Can't do the Friday but would be up for Saturday - Monday.
One different spring suggestion is Rosebary. Padded through it and it looks like a nice lake. We could enter at Tim and go down the Tim river which had almost no portages. Estimated time one way...
I love mine in hot humid summers where I can use just the UQP instead of a light underquilt as it stops the wind from cooling you too much but doesn't trap too much heat. On the downside, skeeters...
QE Wildlands: The western entrance is a fair drive down a road which may not be maintained/plowed. The parking at the falls is free but somewhat limited. I've driven in it December before but that...
Sorry but won't be able to make it. Part of me wishes I was back in the day of coaching weak basketball teams when one tournament per year was enough.
Have fun even though the weather will make a...
If I'm not coaching at a tournament that weekend I'll be there.
Should be good for two nights. Not going to the symposium though. I'll let the rest of you be the brains of the operation.
Have fun all.
Sadly I'll have to miss both trips. Somehow I'm coaching two basketball teams right now so my Fridays are all booked.
I'll be going in on Monday afternoon and likely camp at 601, 612, or 613. If you see my blaze orange tarp set up near the water stop by and I'll paddle down to the site with you guys.
Can we come up with a rough itinerary?
My Suggestion
20th - Crombie Bay (sites 700-706)
21st - Garbage Bay (808-810 or nearby)
22nd - Scow Bay (713-718)
23rd - Bustards/Scow Bay
24th - Extra...
For those interested you can pay for your permit online.
https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/backcountry/
I'd be in to that. Was planning to do the west channel on a previous trip but that's another story.
Btw, according to the parks site, the sites on fox River and fox bay are mostly closed after...
I've essentially done that with an emergency tarp with one side reflective as a sun tarp. Was significantly cooler underneath on hot stagnant day.
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Pretty open up to the 26th.
My schedule is clear from mid july to mid aug.
Hope people had fun on the long weekend.
Just booked my early July trip and thinking about August. Any thoughts on dates for the French?
Unfortunately had a baseball game rescheduled for Friday afternoon. Not in good enough shape right now to justify portaging to C-moola for just one night.
I should be good for the trip - Friday to Sunday.
(for the 10th weekend - not available the next weekend)
Don't know how I'll feel at the time but on the spring trip I'm considering going through potter's Creek on the way out. More portaging but I haven't been through there or Brule and I love winding...
Sorry to have missed spending time with all your food.
And since I was taught to be courteous, I guess I should comment on missing the people.
Not going to make it. Need to babysit my niece. I'm in for January though.
I'll probably make it Saturday early afternoon. All this talk about mud makes me want to be there. Or was it that whole gluttony thing chard mentioned?
Maybe I can step it up with some sloth and...
You say that like it's a bad thing.
Or just convince him that other people are tastier. Ignore me if I sprinkle Montreal steak spice on you.
Should be in for January, we'll see about Feb. I keep wanting to do winter backcountry...
Glad to see my taste in whiskey is catching on.
Sadly I'm not going to make it. Just spent a few night at a camp with students and I barely have enough energy left type this.
If I did make...
I know I snore but I've never chased an entire group from a campsite before.
Good trip folks.
Departure time:
As I mentioned, I'm expecting to be there around 11:00. if there are early arrivals and people don't want to wait I'm okay with that. Discuss and let me know.
p.s. The...
I've sent permit details to the people who confirmed. If I missed you let me know.
Guess this means I could put my tent back in storage.
I'm sure we can help with the beer (before, during, or after the portage).
I've booked a permit.
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