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Title: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: Bill Schlarb on April 18, 2013, 11:26:42 PM

Hi folks,

After talking to lots of folks this evening, the consensus is to run the Bonniebrook in the lower Laurentians.
It's a technical class III river with a nice mix of rapids.
For a description, check out http://www.cartespleinair.org/Canot/04/BonniebrookLeduc2009.pdf
We'll be starting at the Cote Saint-Patrick put-in and going to Domaine Beriau or the Hydro-Quebec Rd. takeout

Plans are to meet at the Tim Horton's in Saint-Colomban at 10:15AM then head over the river at 10:30AM
GPS co-ordinates:  45.705202,-74.095902

Google maps suggests you give about 1 3/4 hours drive time from downtown Ottawa
The usual caveats about spring paddling and cold water gear apply...

Please feel free to use this thread to arrange rides etc.

If you have any questions send me a PM or give me a call at (613) 224-8507 after 8:00 PM Friday

Bill

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: marcg on April 19, 2013, 05:19:11 AM

I'm in, see you tomorrow.

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: Annie V. on April 19, 2013, 06:33:24 AM

I want to go. Anyone want to carpool?

Annie

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: coolfarmer816 on April 19, 2013, 06:46:57 AM

Marc , on se rencontre au Tim Mont?e Paiment ? Gatineau ? 8:15?

Daniel

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: coolfarmer816 on April 19, 2013, 06:49:24 AM

Quote from: Annie V. on April 19, 2013, 06:33:24 AM

I want to go. Anyone want to carpool?

Annie

Ds quel coin est-tu? on peut ?tre 3 ? la limite ou prendre mon Pick up

Daniel

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: Annie V. on April 19, 2013, 07:53:17 AM

Quote from: coolfarmer816 on April 19, 2013, 06:49:24 AM

Quote from: Annie V. on April 19, 2013, 06:33:24 AM

I want to go. Anyone want to carpool?

Annie

Ds quel coin est-tu? on peut ?tre 3 ? la limite ou prendre mon Pick up

Daniel

Je suis dans le plateau ? Hull. A la limite de Hull et Aylmer. Je peux vous rencontrer quelque part.

Annie

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: Sandra K on April 19, 2013, 08:23:57 AM

I am hoping to go. I have to work late tonight so I have to see how I am feeling...

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: SMurF on April 19, 2013, 09:59:14 AM

Would like to go too.
Carpooling from the west of Ottawa?

Sean

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: DaveH on April 19, 2013, 10:06:42 AM

I'm likely in as well and will confirm later this evening. I'll be looking to carpool as well; from DT or from Gatineau.

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: lafreniere.luc on April 19, 2013, 07:33:46 PM

Sean, I can't go unless I have a ride (my wife has claimed the car). I'm in Farrhaven, right near Fallowfield and 416 intersection. If you're willing to pick me up and drop me off, then I'd definitely go. Obviously willing to pay my fair share, especially for the detour. But don't feel obliged, I'm a little out of the way.

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: SMurF on April 19, 2013, 08:25:22 PM

Yes, I can give you a lift. Are you at home?

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: DaveH on April 19, 2013, 09:37:36 PM

Looks like I'll be giving it a miss. Enjoy it like this dude did folks:
http://www.panoramio.com/photo_explorer#view=photo&position=42&with_photo_id=1065006&order=date_desc&user=221715

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: lafreniere.luc on April 19, 2013, 09:43:12 PM

FYI, Sean is awesome! He will be giving me a ride tomorrow, so I shall be present!

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: LouisD on April 21, 2013, 09:35:38 AM

Thanks for the nice day on the river and diner afterward.
Was an all in paddling resting day for me as I was recovering from a major bruised butt from a nasty swim on a fat Doncaster 2 days before. Boat felt awefully tight with my swollen butt.

All in day as we got a full range of weather elements; sun, rain, snow, hail. Only missing locusts and frogs. No, we got frogs... I believe a few Frenchmen fell down on us and swam... I guess that counts.

Merci,
Louis - Formerly MAL (member at large) incognito

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: ChristianG on April 21, 2013, 10:26:10 PM

For some reason every year, I miss this trip...I heard it was 'epic'...

--C.

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: lafreniere.luc on April 24, 2013, 11:23:13 PM

For those interested in seeing Jacques swim... again.... (I'm sure he's thrilled that I'm posting this, I'll buy you a beer Jacques!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_FjAOl_F4&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Ruisseau Bonniebrook Saturday April 20
Post by: Annie V. on April 25, 2013, 09:36:56 AM

I don't see Jacques swimming all I see his him fighting...