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Title: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 11, 2016, 01:57:46 PM

So Mackfest is now scheduled for next weekend. March 19-20.

Who's going, where are you staying?

This is a great festival, the rivers are all great.

Info can be found here: http://mackfest.ca/

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: Bill Schlarb on March 11, 2016, 02:57:14 PM

If you're planning to grab a motel for Mackfest, you might want to stay somewhere other than the Colonial Inn.
Reviews on Trip Advisor are not very good...

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g635955-d7724397-Reviews-Colonial_Inn_Motel-Madoc_Ontario.html

Bill

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: waverider on March 11, 2016, 04:59:28 PM

Holly Shit!!! 10 years ago it was old, stinky and dirty, I can't even think of what 10 years has done to the place. There's probably mushrooms growing on the walls and ceilings. Bet ya they haven't even changed the sheets on the beds.  YAAAAK!!!!!

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: ChristianG on March 12, 2016, 12:27:26 AM

I'll go one day, I can pitch a tent/hammock somewhere too for 2nd day!

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 13, 2016, 12:05:50 PM

I also am good for at least one day. Christian, I will camp for 2 days as well.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: ylockhead on March 14, 2016, 10:08:23 AM

I'm planning to go for Saturday. 

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: Bill Schlarb on March 14, 2016, 07:51:59 PM

Saturday as well for me

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: ChristianG on March 14, 2016, 11:29:51 PM

Well, just remember... March 19 seemed unlikely as a paddling day, so I  had accepted  months ago to give presentations during the university's open door day Saturday. So I might have to satisfy myself with Bate Island. Maybe Sunday, but I might stay in town then too... --C.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 15, 2016, 07:47:09 AM

Ok, well I am up to paddle.

both days.

Don't care where.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: ChristianG on March 15, 2016, 04:20:34 PM

Does anybody know what the Sunday schedule/river is going to be? Early meeting, or later? Perhaps it's worth driving for the party and camp? Still trying to decide, will depend on weather I suppose... --C.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: JoFournier on March 15, 2016, 08:35:19 PM

Im going Saturday as well.
It's my first time at Mackfest so Im curious to know which river you guys plan to run.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: ChristianG on March 16, 2016, 10:51:21 AM

The one(s) with water... But with rain comes hope...

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 16, 2016, 01:06:57 PM

I have confirmation that the black and the salmon are ice free, and fully runnable.

The lake above the salmon is still iced up, so the walk is in play.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jforbesca on March 16, 2016, 01:07:51 PM

I am digging out all my gear - should be ready.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: Bill Schlarb on March 17, 2016, 08:55:27 PM

Been sick for the last few days so I'm not up to going out on Saturday.
Have fun if you're heading down for MackFest.

Bill

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 18, 2016, 07:39:05 AM

Well, since not many people have showed interest in this, and its going to be -15 tomorrow, I think I may pass on mackfest as well.

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: ChristianG on March 18, 2016, 10:02:37 AM

Says -1 Celsius...?

Title: Re: Mackfest 2016
Post by: jonyak on March 18, 2016, 10:13:46 AM

-1 high for the day. Going to be -15 overnight and in the morning.