MATTAWA CANOE TRIP 2005
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We "ventured" down the Mattawa in October to enjoy the autumn foliage in October 2005
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Loaded down and ready to go. |
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The first set of rapids. At least there was lots of water flow. |
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Quiet reflection before the Petit Parisseaux rapids (actually the largest run able white water on the river. |
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Beats any ride in Wonderland! |
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Perfect Technique |
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Here we go! |
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Pete wasn't so happy about the chosen Route (over the falls) |
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Two's Company, three's a blast!. |
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Check out the standing wave coming over the bow and note that it is the middle of October |
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We only took on a "little water" |
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The portage around the Parisseaux Falls is long and full of deadfalls and large rocks |
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A voyageur's view of the hill leading down to the bottom of the falls. |
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Nothing like a fire to dry up those wet legs and feet at lunch. |
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The Parisseaux Falls |
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Shawn never missed a chance to "wet a line" |
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"Porte de l'Enfer" (Gates to Hell) is an old native mine where ochre used for painting was found. |
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Scouter Ian catching some rays and catching up on the news |
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Jake loves to have his picture taken, just not before supper. |
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The spring fed creek at Elm Point. |
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Someone went through the trouble of bringing in "Hydro" to Elm Point |
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Late afternoon at Elm Point |
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It wouldn't be a canoe trip without the usual Rover's fireworks display! |
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"I'll be fine, once I find my contacts". |
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These high cliffs border much of the river. |
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Scouter Ian threads the "Rock Garden" (the des Roches rapids). |
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Erik and Shawn in the final set of rapids (the Campion rapids) |
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Loaded up and full of grins. |