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Title: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: Bill Schlarb on April 26, 2018, 09:42:31 PM

Based on gauge levels and discussions at Whispers this evening, the consensus is to paddle the Achigan on Saturday

It is a  class 2+ -> 3+ river with some larger drops that can easily be carried around: http://www.cartespleinair.org/Canot/05/AchiganLeduc2003.pdf

It is located in the lower Laurentians about 2 hours from downtown Ottawa.

Plans are to meet at the Tim Hortons in Saint-Sophie at 10:30 AM   GPS:  45.8191486, -73.9014246

OR at the Tim Horton's at Autoroute 50 and Montee Paiement at  8:15am

The usual caveats about spring paddling gear etc. apply.

Please feel free to use this post/thread to arrange rides.

Bill

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: Stephen Depooter on April 26, 2018, 09:52:55 PM

I think Jen and I are in!

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: coolfarmer816 on April 27, 2018, 09:41:09 AM

Will be at the Tim Horton's at Autoroute 50 and Montee Paiement at  8:15am

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: AdrianE on April 27, 2018, 01:29:30 PM

I'll be there.

I'm interested in carpooling and can either drive or cover the gas.  If interested give me a call.

Adrian
613.736.7419

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: Francois Leclerc on April 27, 2018, 03:54:02 PM

Damn I can't go this weekend!!  Have fun guys!!

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: marcg on April 27, 2018, 04:40:06 PM

See you at the Tim Hortons tomorrow

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: lafreniere.luc on April 27, 2018, 05:13:10 PM

I will be at the Tims as well. My usual partner in crime "has things to do". He obviously needs to work on his priorities.

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: lafreniere.luc on April 27, 2018, 07:48:38 PM

Good job Bill! Using facts to convince him... I like your style!

So Jon will be in my car.

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: lafreniere.luc on April 28, 2018, 06:52:42 AM

Ok.... I'm not one for bailing, but with this weather, Jon and I are bailing. Although there's a gap in the rain this afternoon, the overall weather isn't great.

Sorry folks.

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: Stephen Depooter on April 29, 2018, 07:32:20 AM

Well the Achigan delivered as usual. Nice day with just a few light showers at the beginning, which broke up and eventually turned to sunny patches. Started with 11 kayaks and 1 canoe, finished with 9 kayakers and 1 dented canoe. 2 kayakers walked out early.
Total of around 8 swims. No names to protect the innocent.

At the big cascade we found the carabiner and pulley that I lost last year when Christian pinned. I'm happy to have them back now.

Great day for all in the end when we finished with smoked duck wings and beer in St Jerome. 

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: coolfarmer816 on April 29, 2018, 08:09:31 AM

So a nice and long river with full of rapid, a dont miss one :)
was surprise by the sun around 4 pm

Caroline and Christian was waiting for us at the take out at her house, what an nice hospitality

Title: Re: Achigan Sat. April 26
Post by: ChristianG on May 01, 2018, 09:17:08 PM

Quote from: Stephen Depooter on April 29, 2018, 07:32:20 AM

At the big cascade we found the carabiner and pulley that I lost last year when Christian pinned. I'm happy to have them back now.

So that's where it was! After 12 months, still there!

--C.