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Post by mitchell on Mar 22, 2010 14:16:42 GMT -5
Hard to believe we could have such a nice weekend in March. Hugh Croll, Dave Melanson, Kyle Hartley, Mike Christie and myself paddled the Magaguadavic River this weekend from Flume Falls to Second Falls. We camped across from McDougall inlet Saturday night. It wasn't a bad spot located on a woods road. The level was at a really good height. Not too many rapids on the first day but Long rips and Mcdougall falls had some nice waves. Most rocks were under water through the rapids, including Mike and Hugh through McDougall falls. After some humming and hawing over McDougall Falls, Kyle decided he would be the first to try. A tight line between 2 large rocks was our chosen path on river right. We opted not to go down the center because of the large holes. Kyle, Dave and myself each had successful runs through the falls. Kyle Dave Mitchell Mike and Hugh had already portaged their canoe and gear but after watching us they decided to also give it a go, except they chose the center. I took the video from a rock half way down while Kyle and Dave readied themselves on opposite sides of the river. I'll let the video tell the rest of the story. Mike and Hugh bloodied up a bit from the swim. cid-a9032f5e2e53151c.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Magaguadavic%20River%20%5E5March%2020%20%5E0%2021%5EJ%202010%5E6/IMGP0090.jpgHugh's new boat didn't fair much better. public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p82jp9j7SidamPH7LbAIi5MF5lwjOGkFhYW3U88TFF1RaeQ644jhsGHtB2QC9rYvHK9FHzCWEKCjdiedD35ZpTA/IMGP0093.jpgI've posted other pics here. mitchellamos.spaces.live.com/
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Post by tickles on Mar 22, 2010 15:53:40 GMT -5
Way to go guys. I'm glad your all all right.
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Post by dbradford on Mar 22, 2010 20:10:16 GMT -5
Great report Mitchell! Except for the mishap at the falls, looks like it was a lovely run. Derek
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Post by sammysolo on Mar 23, 2010 21:22:31 GMT -5
Hey Guys:
Wow, that Hugh guy is one ugly SOB. Wonder if he got a shiner out of that wack.... well as they say, No Pain, No Gain..
An that devil, Mike .. someone tell him to smile once in a while.
I'd be bringing that Esquif Prospector back to the dealer and saying it was a defect in the workmanship at the factory.
You guys are welcome on any trip I put together. Anytime.
Dino
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Post by ldmrt on Mar 28, 2010 11:34:09 GMT -5
That swim must have been freezing!
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