Beginner Course A
Kira & Justin 22:58
Ethan 26:58
Matt 28:24
Cody & Anthony 29:46
Colin 32:55
Taylor, Laura & Stinha 34:34
James & Jordan 46:34
Marc 53:46
Beginner Course B
Craig 22:43
Stuart & Tyler 27:02
Addison & Ryan 29:38
Keith 30:40
Shawn & Jeff 36:40
Stephen 43:08
Heather & Colleen 44:32
Steve DNF (6 controls)
Dave & Scott DNF (6 controls)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Orienteering Results Day 1
Beginner Course A (10 controls)
Anthony & Cody 24:14
Stina & Taylor 27:06
Jeff & Shawn 29:37
Justin & Ahmad 29:38
Matt 33:27
Marc & Colin 34:28
Craig 39:38
Stuart DSQ (9 controls)
Laura & Zoe DSQ (9 controls)
Kira & Justin DSQ (8 controls)
David DSQ (abandoned partner)
Beginner Course B (10 controls)
Ethan 26:24
Addison & Tyler 33:03
Steve & Keith 44:52
Ryan 45:52
Heather & Colleen DSQ (9 controls)
Jordan DSQ (1 control)
Steve DSQ (abandoned partner)
Anthony & Cody 24:14
Stina & Taylor 27:06
Jeff & Shawn 29:37
Justin & Ahmad 29:38
Matt 33:27
Marc & Colin 34:28
Craig 39:38
Stuart DSQ (9 controls)
Laura & Zoe DSQ (9 controls)
Kira & Justin DSQ (8 controls)
David DSQ (abandoned partner)
Beginner Course B (10 controls)
Ethan 26:24
Addison & Tyler 33:03
Steve & Keith 44:52
Ryan 45:52
Heather & Colleen DSQ (9 controls)
Jordan DSQ (1 control)
Steve DSQ (abandoned partner)
Trip 2 in Algonquin Park
The 2nd trip started with the switchover of gear from trip 1 on the beach of Grand Lake. It was obvious that trip 1 had a very wet day the day before, as all the gear was soaked. The weather that we saw at that moment was what we would get for the remainder of the trip, clous with some sunny breaks and cool temperatures. Cool it was, especially with the wind. We became champs of the tarps very quickly.
We posed for a picture in front of the colourful trees on Grand Lake to start the trip and managed to get right in tune with nature as we were joined by a deer who was attempting to swim across the lake. We headed to the camp on Stratton Lake that was set up by trip 1, with the tarps and cooking areas already set up. We got to business right away, setting up tents, adding tarps and cutting firewood. Hot dogs and hamburgers were dinner with a lovely brownie cake for dessert.
Day 2 started off chilly and windy. As we took down the tarps, we ensured that a couple were set up as sails, which were raised as soon as we hit the water. As one large floatilla, we sailed down Stratton Lake, without having to put a paddle in the water. The exit into the creek was also quite spectacular and smooth, the campers at the end of the lake were quite impressed. After two short portages, we gathered our lunch and hiked into High Falls. Here we checked out the falls and went for a swim down the water slides. Amazingly, the sun decided to join us for this occassion and provided us with the warmest period of the trip. Mac and cheese with hot dogs and a nice salad was on the menu for lunch, with some cookies and jujubes and licorice and ...
After lunch we made our way across High Falls Lake, Ooze Lake and across the 660 m portage into Opalescent Lake. Before launching to our campsite, we loaded two canoes with wood to ensure we had enough for our stay. Once at the campsite, we rebuilt the seating area for maximum comfort, rebuilt the fireplace for optimal cooking and counter space, and created a phenominal tarp set up to eliminate the cooling effects of the wind. Set for the night, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner of chicken wraps, an amazing chocolate cake (double the size, as trip 1 had forgot to pack theirs), and a spectacular display of the Milky Way.
On day 3 we warmed up quickly with a 750 m portage, quickly followed by two more portages and a beautiful paddle down the Barron River Canyon. Did I mention that we loaded up on sugar (jujubes, licorice, cookies, granola bars, etc...) at the end of the portages? Right after the steep walls of the canyon, we found a great campsite that was out of the wind. It also had some local otters and a moose looking for a mate. The latter we figured out as the girls were cutting wood and the cow moose made a mating call which seemed to come from the other side of the bushes. After plenty of exploring, we didn't find the moose or any sign of it.
The final day was a leisurly paddle down the river, with one minor portage, to the take out at Squirrel Rapids.
We posed for a picture in front of the colourful trees on Grand Lake to start the trip and managed to get right in tune with nature as we were joined by a deer who was attempting to swim across the lake. We headed to the camp on Stratton Lake that was set up by trip 1, with the tarps and cooking areas already set up. We got to business right away, setting up tents, adding tarps and cutting firewood. Hot dogs and hamburgers were dinner with a lovely brownie cake for dessert.
Day 2 started off chilly and windy. As we took down the tarps, we ensured that a couple were set up as sails, which were raised as soon as we hit the water. As one large floatilla, we sailed down Stratton Lake, without having to put a paddle in the water. The exit into the creek was also quite spectacular and smooth, the campers at the end of the lake were quite impressed. After two short portages, we gathered our lunch and hiked into High Falls. Here we checked out the falls and went for a swim down the water slides. Amazingly, the sun decided to join us for this occassion and provided us with the warmest period of the trip. Mac and cheese with hot dogs and a nice salad was on the menu for lunch, with some cookies and jujubes and licorice and ...
After lunch we made our way across High Falls Lake, Ooze Lake and across the 660 m portage into Opalescent Lake. Before launching to our campsite, we loaded two canoes with wood to ensure we had enough for our stay. Once at the campsite, we rebuilt the seating area for maximum comfort, rebuilt the fireplace for optimal cooking and counter space, and created a phenominal tarp set up to eliminate the cooling effects of the wind. Set for the night, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner of chicken wraps, an amazing chocolate cake (double the size, as trip 1 had forgot to pack theirs), and a spectacular display of the Milky Way.
On day 3 we warmed up quickly with a 750 m portage, quickly followed by two more portages and a beautiful paddle down the Barron River Canyon. Did I mention that we loaded up on sugar (jujubes, licorice, cookies, granola bars, etc...) at the end of the portages? Right after the steep walls of the canyon, we found a great campsite that was out of the wind. It also had some local otters and a moose looking for a mate. The latter we figured out as the girls were cutting wood and the cow moose made a mating call which seemed to come from the other side of the bushes. After plenty of exploring, we didn't find the moose or any sign of it.
The final day was a leisurly paddle down the river, with one minor portage, to the take out at Squirrel Rapids.
Fall Colours in Algonquin Park on Trip 1
The 1st canoe trip departed Sunday, September 30 at 9:00 am from C.W. to head to our put-in at Squirrel Rapids on the Barron Canyon in Algonquin Park. With all our gear and food barrels packed, it became quite obvious on the drive up that we timed our trip perfectly. The fall colours were right at their peak.
The first day was our toughest, with 7.5 km of paddling and 4 portages equalling about 1700 m. It was also one of the most scenic as we made our way up the Barron River through the Barron Canyon, with its 100 m high cliffs, and passed Brigham Falls on our 2nd portage. At the end of the day we were rewarded with a beautiful campsite on Opalescent Lake, set up with a great fireplace and comfortable lounge seating. Dinner was also a wonderful chicken dish.
The 2nd day started with some fresh pancakes and a solid 650 m portage. It was all easy after that, as we had a short 200 m portage out of Ooze Lake, followed by a 440 m portage out of High Falls Lake into St. Andrews Lake, where we would be camping for the night. Once our tents were set up and the grilled cheese sandwiches were coming off the fire, the sun decided to come out and expose the beautiful colours of the leaves. The afternoon was spent swimming at the water slides at High Falls. The evening started off clear with plenty of stars and the late night chatter out of some of the tents was rewarded with numerous wolf howls and Barred Owl calls from across the lake.
The 3rd day started off with signs of rain on the way and as we broke camp, it started to rain. By the time we were in the canoes, the rain had become a downpour and didn't let up until well into the night. Everything got wet and starting the fire, hanging tarps and setting up tents became a bit of a challenge. Once everything was in place, the tarps provided plenty of shelter from the rain that was coming down very heavy at times, we settled in for some spaghetti dinner and a good game of lick the stick. It was a night where everyone went to bed a little earlier than usual.
The last day we travelled across Stratton Lake to the dam, where we coffin carried the canoes and finished our canoe trip down Grand lake to Achray Station. The next trip was waiting our arrival. After a quick switch of gear and a lunch on the run, we were loaded up and headed back to civilization.
The first day was our toughest, with 7.5 km of paddling and 4 portages equalling about 1700 m. It was also one of the most scenic as we made our way up the Barron River through the Barron Canyon, with its 100 m high cliffs, and passed Brigham Falls on our 2nd portage. At the end of the day we were rewarded with a beautiful campsite on Opalescent Lake, set up with a great fireplace and comfortable lounge seating. Dinner was also a wonderful chicken dish.
The 2nd day started with some fresh pancakes and a solid 650 m portage. It was all easy after that, as we had a short 200 m portage out of Ooze Lake, followed by a 440 m portage out of High Falls Lake into St. Andrews Lake, where we would be camping for the night. Once our tents were set up and the grilled cheese sandwiches were coming off the fire, the sun decided to come out and expose the beautiful colours of the leaves. The afternoon was spent swimming at the water slides at High Falls. The evening started off clear with plenty of stars and the late night chatter out of some of the tents was rewarded with numerous wolf howls and Barred Owl calls from across the lake.
The 3rd day started off with signs of rain on the way and as we broke camp, it started to rain. By the time we were in the canoes, the rain had become a downpour and didn't let up until well into the night. Everything got wet and starting the fire, hanging tarps and setting up tents became a bit of a challenge. Once everything was in place, the tarps provided plenty of shelter from the rain that was coming down very heavy at times, we settled in for some spaghetti dinner and a good game of lick the stick. It was a night where everyone went to bed a little earlier than usual.
The last day we travelled across Stratton Lake to the dam, where we coffin carried the canoes and finished our canoe trip down Grand lake to Achray Station. The next trip was waiting our arrival. After a quick switch of gear and a lunch on the run, we were loaded up and headed back to civilization.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Outdoor Ed Class Portages Canoes in C.W. Terry Fox Run
This year's running of the Terry Fox Run saw the Outdoor Ed Class complete the 5 km course while portaging canoes. As teams of 8, 6 and 2 students, 5 canoes made it around the course.
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