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Title: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: lafreniere.luc on September 10, 2013, 10:03:28 PM
I'm no expert but I've had my eye set on running the 7 Sister's one of these days. I'm noticing the levels have been dropping slowly and I believe a good level to run these is in the low 20's but I've heard under 30 should be doable for many.

With this rain, I'm not sure it's going to keep dropping... but regardless, I'm going to keep an eye on it. If it is appropriate by the weekend and IF I can find a few others willing to take our time and actually setup proper safety, I'd LOVE to run these.

Anyone care to tell me I'm right or wrong? And if anyone else would be interested in attempting these if the water is good?
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 11, 2013, 06:41:02 AM
Falls are good to go and forgiving between 20-30. Just a little pushier...

Alot of folks have been keen to go.. Im keeping an eye on the levels as welll... with the rain in the forcast, its gonna go up!

Im keen for a early afternoon run during the week and depending if I work or not during weekend, id be down!
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: jonyak on September 11, 2013, 08:00:13 AM
I've wanted to do these, but this weekend might not be good. arghhh. >:(
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 11, 2013, 09:06:26 AM
still at 26. Maybe...I could aim for a friday after work mission....
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 11, 2013, 09:36:56 AM
I'm taking Friday off to do that section with one of my buddies. I was not planning to do the falls but however, if there are people from the club that would like to join us I'd give it a try for sure! We are planning to be at the put-in at around 10 am.  ;)
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Adam on September 11, 2013, 10:24:22 AM
I might join as well. Not sure I will do the falls but I would be glad to do safety (and maybe video too).

Adam
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 11, 2013, 10:31:24 AM
I might join as well. Not sure I will do the falls but I would be glad to do safety (and maybe video too).

Adam

Salut Adam, vendredi o? ce weekend?
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: lafreniere.luc on September 11, 2013, 10:37:01 AM
For me it would definitely be either Friday night or the weekend since I can't take any time off easily.

But again, this is dependent on the water levels...
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Adam on September 11, 2013, 12:51:07 PM
Salut Fran?ois, je pensais prendre cong? vendredi.

Samedi je ne suis pas disponible.
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 11, 2013, 01:01:04 PM
Salut Fran?ois, je pensais prendre cong? vendredi.

Samedi je ne suis pas disponible.

C'est parfait Adam! Moi et Jean-Fran?ois aussi!! On peux peut-?tre se rencontrer quelque part vendredi matin pour faire la navette. J'aimerais partir de chez moi au plus tard 9 h pour ?tre sur l'eau vers les 10h30 grossomodo. Est-ce correct avec toi?
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: ChristianG on September 11, 2013, 03:19:10 PM
I am free Friday starting at 13:00. It's nice to have a large-ish group (5 or more) to set up safety and cameras... Above 25, the ferry between #1 and #2 can be tricky if you lose balance after #1.

Note that looking at the water level graph, which appears to be stabilizing around 27 m^3/s (see below), and considering the forecasted rain, the river is very likely to rise between now and Friday. If so, it might reach 60 m^3/s (my bet).

--C.
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 12, 2013, 08:46:16 AM
Christian is right... The ferry becomes tricky.. running #2 alone is always another  easy/safe option.

Also, level is currently 28 and rising at +1.3 cms an hour. And theres buttloads of rain in the forecast. Above 30, id run only #2 #3 #7 myself. anyways.. trying to get friday off to join, even if for a quick lap on the seuil elizabeth run. if it raisn alot.. blanche might come in.
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 12, 2013, 01:21:31 PM
Alright. Ill be off tomorrow and be at the Put in for 10:00 AM with a few buddies! :P A demain!!
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 12, 2013, 01:33:52 PM
? demain!
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 12, 2013, 02:59:01 PM
Alright. Ill be off tomorrow and be at the Put in for 10:00 AM with a few buddies! :P A demain!!

John, I have sent you an e-mail. It's concerning meeting up for the run tomorrow morning. You can reach me at work (613) 288-7044, or on my cell (613) 265-4976

Thanks
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 12, 2013, 03:00:58 PM
Myself, Adam and two other guys are meeting at the take-out at 10 am'ish tomorrow morning instead of the put-in.
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: Francois Leclerc on September 12, 2013, 03:23:23 PM
...more than likely west of the bridge.
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 13, 2013, 07:06:57 AM
Well be a bunch meeting you there ;) a tantot
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: lafreniere.luc on September 13, 2013, 07:30:03 AM
Well, I guess my thread got thoroughly hijacked! Have fun kids! Some of us work during the day.
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 13, 2013, 07:52:16 AM
BAHAHAHHA Sorry Luc! Have fun working ;)
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: lafreniere.luc on September 13, 2013, 07:55:14 AM
At least it's donut day at work. :)
Title: Re: 7 Sisters Water Levels Currently at 27!
Post by: JohnCyr on September 13, 2013, 08:11:51 AM
Where I work, At the RCMP, its Donut day every day! :D