MATTAWA CANOE TRIP 2006
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We tried to get a trip organized several times in the early summer, but due to work conflicts, we finally were able to get away in October. As the Rovers were now going to college, university or starting full time jobs, we had decided to disband and this would be our farewell trip together. For this reason we decided to get former Scouter Les to come along for old time's sakes, as Les had played a large role in their Scouting experience. Les's daughter Cassie came along as she had shared many of our outings in the past and always showed a great deal of "Scouting Spirit".
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The weather was cool and drizzling when we started, but that didn't dampen our spirits. |
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The storm that blew through in the summer left a large number of trees down all along the route. |
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Shawn and Peter took the majority of the canoes down and Peter found that the water was very cool... |
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But they made it through with out any further problems. |
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The water was extremely high due to all the rain we had in September and October. |
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We bounced off the large rock in the center of the last drop, but we made it through unscathed. |
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Scouter Les on the portage around the Parresseux Falls. |
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As you can see, it isn't the easiest terrain especially when the ground is wet. |
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This shot shows how much water is going over the falls |
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A nice shot of Cassie and the falls as a backdrop. |
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Shawn and Justin never missed a chance to "wet a line" |
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We camped on the west end of Bouillon Lake and there were a number of large pines blown down all around the area. |
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But there was an abundance of firewood |
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We had camp set up in no time |
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And Shawn and Justin got in an evening fish and they both did quite well. |
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Once again as per tradition, we had our fireworks display. |
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Next morning was damp and cool again, but since we only had a short paddle we took our time |
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We ran the Portage de Roches Rapids (or as we call it "The Rock Garden" without incident. |
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Wet and cold, but we would do it all over in a second. | ||||
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Peter and Shawn run the Parresseaux Rapids |
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Peter and Shawn -2nd run See Peter get wet |
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Fireworks video |
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Les and Cassie running the Campion Rapids |
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Peter and Erik running the Campion Rapids |
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Shawn and Justin running the Campion Rapids |
