FYI, Mothers day is May 8th. May matter to some.
FYI, Mothers day is May 8th. May matter to some.
Don't let life get in the way of living.
GOOD CALL! No can do for the 8th then.
Dont want to hijack Kegs thread, but after talking with my buddy Mark we have decided to do Burnt Island lake May 20 to 23. Happy to have the group join us or not...up to you all.
What are the portages like into Burnt Island? I'll have to dig my map out. I'm ok with a couple of easy portages but I have really bad knees and usually try to keep to the easier ones. Lol
Oh and at the moment I don't have a human canoeing partner so that's a consideration too.
There are a couple portages but non are terrible. I didthe same basic route last year wih my father and he managed it just gine. He is not in the best shape but did fine.
Only 3 portages, longest one an easy 435 m & if memory serves pretty level. Beautiful paddle in too.Originally Posted by Bluknu
What are the portages like into Burnt Island? I'll have to dig my map out. I'm ok with a couple of easy portages but I have really bad knees and usually try to keep to the easier ones. Lol
Oh and at the moment I don't have a human canoeing partner so that's a consideration too.
Jayson .. any idea where on the lake you might camp? Big lake I've travelled through but never camped on, wondering where the good spots are ... also considering adding a day or two before or after.
The island site closest to canoe lake is a great site! More than enough room for a flock(?) of hammocks!
We didnt discuss where on the lake we will stay. Likely at least midway through and on the Northern shore.
If that's what works for people I'd be fine with it.
The portage from Canoe to Joe is essentially a flat road and according to jeff's maps the other two portages are almost flat as well. And I'm sure people are willing to lend a hand as needed. Usually we're able to figure out paddling partners for those in need.What are the portages like into Burnt Island? I'll have to dig my map out. I'm ok with a couple of easy portages but I have really bad knees and usually try to keep to the easier ones. Lol
Oh and at the moment I don't have a human canoeing partner so that's a consideration too.
And non-human paddling partner? Can we make guesses? Ghosts? A trained gorilla would make portages easier.
I've done the Canoe to Joe but went the other way to Tom Thomson. That one was piece of cake. The hardest part was the big a$$ beaver dam into Tom Thomson. Lol
My non human canoeing partner isn't much of a paddler. More of a navigator. Lol she's not very good at warning about underwater obstructions tho. She's a ShihTsu/poodle cross. Lol I highly doubt my boyfriend would be coming so I might be on the lookout for a paddling partner. If not I would manage. I'll just have to pack extra careful. I'd have a better idea in a couple of weeks if I can get the full amount of time off work.
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