EGL Spring Canoe Hang - May 2013 - Late Thaw Lakers

[BrknArrow]

Looks like you guys had yourselves a GREAT time. It certainly was the PERFECT weekend for paddling!

[Chard]

Looks like you guys had the opportunity to test the shade and UV performance of your tarps for a change.

No kidding!!! I pitched my kit under heavy cover under the assumption that the strong sunshine would just melt through my sil-tarp.

Your timing was excellent. The blackflies are just beginning to emerge. They're not biting yet, but by next weekend, they will be...and soon after that they'll be swarming.

Five bites, all on the back of my right knee. Don't know if it was while I was in the Park or during the drive back but those drove me crazy for days!!! Other than than.. No bugs at all. That's usually the case so early in the season.

I was thinking about you guys. Drooling a bit. I hope by next year I will be back into trips like that.

Great looking trip. Sorry I missed it. It became apparent in the last few weeks that I am not in shape to do it. Hopefully by next year...

Definitely give it a shot. I've got some major cardio to do before the next one. Hope to see you guys next time.

Look'n good! Also looking fwd to more photos.

Wow! Looked to be a fantastic trip!

Nice trip! Can't wait for my return to the 'gonq, another month or so and I should be able to make it out there...

Great stuff guys. Nice pano's too Chard.

Great trip report and superb pics. Love the steamed fish nom nom nom nom nom.....

Fantastic 1st pic in your post from May 9th Chard!

Thanks guys, it was a really fun trip. It's always good to get into the interior and just paddle around for a couple of days. The chance of getting some early season lakers is always an added bonus.

Jiblets' Chinese steamed lake trout was amazing. He certainly set's quite a camp table. I think he's outdone himself this time, but that only means that next time... well we'll see. I have high hopes!

Great trip report. Glad the Blackbird worked out for you!

The WBBB was very nice. I still haven't dialed in the perfect "sweet spot" but I'm close. I can't wait to get out again!

Oh man looks like a good time fellas! We cant wait for the next one!

Keep your eyes open for a mid summer and/or fall hang. Maybe we'll try something more conducive to a larger group. Somewhat of a conpromise between Valens and McIntosh.

Thanks for posting this, awesome pics ! Going to be in the sw corner of Algonquin Park in September for an 8 day kayak, fishing trip and you have really wet my appetite !

Nice, where are you planning on going?

Looks like you guys had yourselves a GREAT time. It certainly was the PERFECT weekend for paddling!

I couldn't have asked for better. This year has the making of an epic canoeing year! That hasn't alwats been the case though. Check out this picture from the archives of our tarp smokehouse when we actually christened the island Chicamoula.

[Wolvaroo]

Looks like everyone had a great time and I wish I could have been there. Hard to get time off with the new job and I haven't gotten outdoors since August!

Hopefully I'll see everyone and some new faces for the next one.

[canuck_kayaker]

Wow just reading this now... looks like an awesome trip. Wish I could have gone, but don't even want to think about portaging a 16ft kayak 2500m.