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Title: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: Bill Schlarb on March 24, 2016, 03:36:00 PM
Hi folks,

For those interested, a group of us are going to run the Upper Skootamatta on Saturday.
For a description of the river check out the following links:

http://mackfest.ca/rivers/upperskootamatta.aspx

As well, check out Larry's write-from last year: http://smf.cdb-ottawa.com/index.php?topic=5944.msg20820#msg20820

Please note that this is not a run for beginners, Simpsons Chutes is continuous class 3-4 and swims can be long.

Plans are to meet at the Eagleson Park & Ride at 9:00am or at the put-in in Flinton at 11:00am [GPS 44.69234, -77.21190


The usual caveats about spring paddling and cold water gear apply...

Please feel free to use this thread to arrange rides etc.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: jonyak on March 24, 2016, 04:20:48 PM
I'm in!

This river was awesome!
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: Jeffrey J Templeton on March 24, 2016, 04:35:58 PM
Yes, yes, avoid swims in the canyon section, they suck!

Any idea what the level is like compared to last year?
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: Larry W on March 24, 2016, 05:32:22 PM
18 cms last year
22 cms now but I suspect it will be higher with the present big blob of rain over the area

what's a few extra cms .... extra padding

Have fun ... gone to Tremblant

Larry

Quote from: Jeffrey J Templeton on March 24, 2016, 04:35:58 PM
Yes, yes, avoid swims in the canyon section, they suck!

Any idea what the level is like compared to last year?
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: marcg on March 24, 2016, 11:01:04 PM
See you at Eagleson Park and Ride at 9:00
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: ChristianG on March 24, 2016, 11:29:38 PM
Great! See you at the Park'n'Ride.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: jonyak on March 25, 2016, 07:49:51 AM
I'll meet you guys in flinton.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: Joanne on March 25, 2016, 08:57:04 AM
I can't join but watch out for canoes barrelling down on you in the canyon! :-)
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: jonyak on March 26, 2016, 04:54:22 PM
Great Trip today!

2 Swims, but nothing else and everyone is fine.

We had a small group of 5 people, which was nice in the canyon. Little more water, definitely makes things a little more interesting in the canyon, but not much different.

I took video, and will put together a quick video later today and post it.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: ChristianG on March 26, 2016, 06:58:10 PM
Great river, good variety. That 1 km long one is something fun! Easy access and shuttle, thanks to Phil for that!
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: jonyak on April 03, 2016, 04:23:56 PM
Here is a quick video I did up of this trip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6T1yYugKQg
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: coolfarmer816 on April 03, 2016, 05:13:51 PM
Quote from: jonyak on April 03, 2016, 04:23:56 PM
Here is a quick video I did up of this trip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6T1yYugKQg
nice vidéo! hope we could go back there this spring
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: jonyak on April 03, 2016, 05:26:03 PM
We should be able to catch it as the water drops.

We ran it at 22, and last I heard it was at 47 and rising.
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: jonyak on April 03, 2016, 05:31:58 PM
It peaked yesterday at 75 :o and is on its way down...

Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: marcg on April 03, 2016, 09:08:24 PM
Quote from: jonyak on April 03, 2016, 04:23:56 PM
Here is a quick video I did up of this trip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6T1yYugKQg

Great video thanks Jon
Title: Re: Spring Paddling: Upper Skootamatta River Saturday March 26
Post by: Jeffrey J Templeton on April 04, 2016, 04:27:02 PM
Oh no! What a terrible place to swim at the start of the canyon.  That's a long walk.

Quote from: jonyak on April 03, 2016, 04:23:56 PM
Here is a quick video I did up of this trip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6T1yYugKQg