Topic: Moosefest 2014 (18-19 oct)

[jonyak]

Probably harder.

I for one will not be doing the bottom at these levels.

Larry or others...

Do you know what that means for the Lower moose?  More water means easier or harder?

I have never been.

Sandra

[Sandra K]

Larry or others...

Do you know what that means for the Lower moose?  More water means easier or harder?

I have never been.

Sandra

[Larry W]

level 5.1, rising and currently raining over Upper state NY

Reminder to those that are running the bottom half of the Bottom section, the hydro dam is offline therefore there is no diversion of water from the main flow.

[Annie V.]

For those going to the Moose next weekend, here's something fun:

2014 Moose Fest Scavenger Hunt: The Specifics are in!!!!
· Presented by Mountain Man Outdoor Supply-NRS-White Water King of NY-Werner Paddles.
Rules
In teams of 3 people you will race against the clock to obtain photographic/video proof of as many things on the “Official List” as possible.
· This will be fun for you.
· There will be super rad prizes.
· Note. A minimum of 10 teams are needed to run the event, so get your friends to commit.
o First Place-3 Werner straight shaft Demshitz paddles. Or 3 Bandit carbon canoe paddles.
o Second Place-3 NRS Ninja PFD’s (Can you swing this Blake? Maybe helmets instead?)
o Third Place-round of beers at Back Door Bar
o Best swim/bootie beer photo-voted on by event officials. $50 Mountain Man gift card.
o Hottest selfie from the swim platform in Old Forge Pond or major Bottom Moose rapid -voted on my race officials. $100 Mountain Man gift card
· The "Official List” can be picked up at Mountain Man Outdoor Supply starting at 9:00am on Saturday.
· Scores.
o You must see an “Event Official” at Slickers Tavern, between 8:30:pm and 10:00pm on Saturday evening.
§ Blake Longworth from NRS. Danny Mongno from Werner Paddles. Dave from Small World Adventures, Will Crimmins from Mountain Man, Mike McKay from Five2Nine Production.
§ Present your photos/video from your teams smart phones, camera, video camera to be scored.
· Awards.
o Will be presented following the “White Water King of New York” Awards.

[Jeffrey J Templeton]

Anyone?

Can anyone give me a ride?

[ChristianG]

"Mountain Man Outdoor Store and hope to be ready at 10:00 after emptying the store."

We'll make sure that whatever comes out of Mountain Man is well scratched by the time to cross border into Canada, to pretend it was yours all along...

I will tomorrow try to get a room at the Adirondack Lodge, but would prefer one of the motel rooms down by the river.

The Friday evening refreshments in Old Forge can be memorable. I have seen things, during the evening and on the following morning...

--C.

[ChristianG]

What are you guys getting soft and avoiding the camping now? Or does the party get that good at the lodge? Or perhaps you are afraid of the roaming moose at night?

Anyhow, I'm hoping to join, but I will likely be camping.

Ha ha... Dave, if you are 'hoping' to join, the important thing is to show up there with boat and gear! So this is your first assignment. If you successfully complete this task, the rest is flexible. So... ''hoping' to see you there!

--C.

[Sandra K]

Thanks for posting Daniel. I am considering doing the river/sections you mentioned. If I drove w someone else, would I be able to jump in with you down there for the paddling or would there be no room. Hoping to also get in for the party.

We will see...

Sandra

[chris.s]

I will likely be going, is anyone planning to run the bottom section?

[Jeffrey J Templeton]

Can anyone give me a ride?

[coolfarmer816]

(are you guys getting soft and avoiding the camping now?)           

yes  and its the end of october  anyway I hope to paddle with you and will meet all the paddlers at the store



I think the camping spot is at the take out of the lower: 43.6211128, -75.2745972 (Fowlerville Road, it’s the Put in of the Bottom Moose)

[Jeffrey J Templeton]

I'd like to go but I'm pretty strpped for cash so I'd definitely be camping and I'd need to hitch a ride with someone from Ottawa.

[ChristianG]

Should be in. Might check in at the Forge Motel though. Would paddle both days. Level-dependent, it's Lower, maybe Bottom... Independence/Otter nice too.

--C.

[DaveH]

Marc, Francois and me will stay at The Adirondack Lodge Friday and Saturday night

What are you guys getting soft and avoiding the camping now? Or does the party get that good at the lodge? Or perhaps you are afraid of the roaming moose at night?

Anyhow, I'm hoping to join, but I will likely be camping. If anyone else is so inclined let me know. I don't know my way around down that way yet but camping areas should be easy to find. Some other paddler said this about last year's fest:
"Though most paddlers seem to be staying in Old Forge these days, I still prefer riverside camping – which is plentiful and free at the Moose put-in. Arriving around 9pm, we found a riverside site that was empty, set up our tents to the sounds of the class two warm-up rapid below, and got a nice fire ripping while enjoying the company of friends and the chilly autumn night...."
http://fluidkayaks.com/blog/tag/moose-fest/
The put-in that he was referring to was probably for the Bottom Moose but that is close enough to the Lower. Anyhow those details can be figured out closer to the weekend, and by then perhaps I''ll be interested in the hot-tub and margaritas option myself.

[coolfarmer816]

I’m going back to the Moosefest (18-19 oct) with  Marc Gendron, Francois Leclerc, Gwenne and, if its like last year, 75% of the paddlers will be familiar face from Canada!

https://www.facebook.com/events/776461699078753/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Marc, Francois and me will stay at The Adirondack Lodge Friday and Saturday night
2752 New York 28, Old Forge, NY 13420, (315) 369-6836
http://adirondacklodgeoldforge.com/wp/

We will meet the group at the Mountain Man Outdoor Store and hope to be ready at 10:00 after emptying the store.
2855 New York 28, Old Forge, NY 13420

We will paddle the Lower section and maybe try other river on Sunday (Independence and or Otter Creek). Check on the Forum there is a lot of info from trips reports

Lower Moose: Class III-IV, Length   9 Miles
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1351/
level 2013 (3.2),  2011(5.4),  2010(5.2)
Put in: 43.6086006, -75.161499
Take out: 43.6211128, -75.2745972 (Fowlerville Road, it’s the Put in of the Bottom Moose)

Independence: Class II-V, Length 2.6 Miles
60 km from Old forge on our way back
Put in: 43.748591,-75.334289 (6192 Donnattsburg Rd)
Take out: 43.731848,-75.365059 (Pine Grove road)
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1324/#main

Otter Creek  Class III-V , short run Length 2.5 Miles
The take out is at 1,7 km from the take out of Independence…
Put in:  43.715473,-75.343301  (Eatonville Rd)
Take out: 43.718125,-75.367394 (6804 Church Road)
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1374/#main

Daniel