Petawawa River - Lake Travers to McManus

Submitted by KnaapenFrank on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 15:59

Whitewater

A glorious river on the east side of Algonquin Park. There are portages for the 5 big monsters which will hopefully be mostly runnable C3, miles of C2 rapids, including 5-Mile, Schooner, and swifts. The portages can be shortened by partial runs at most of the big 5. This is a scenic river for hands-on C2 intermediate skills. There are 'safe' opportunities for C3 challenges, such as Little Thompson and lower Crooked Chute, both ending in safe pools for intrepid C2 paddlers. Do NOT use online sign-up, phone or email us for information and to confirm participation as we do not have internet at our rural home.

The Basics

Event Location:

Algonquin Park - Achray Road - Lake Travers Access

Date(s) & Time:

Friday, June 3, 2011 (All day)

Registration Cut Off:

Book by June 1st

Event Duration:

3 days - Friday to Sunday

Difficulty Rating:

Intermediate

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

Intermediate C2 Paddlers

Maximum Group Size:

4 tents

Minimum Group Size:

1 tent (ours)

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

To accommodate late Thursday night arrivals, stay at our waterfront palace nearby - enjoy docktails and a BBQ ... arrive any time ... We will leave for the gate by about 7:30 a.m. to get an early start across Lake Travers.

Required Items to Bring:

Fully outfitted WW boats - ABS - recommended. Can be rented at Algonquin Portage Store on Achray Road. Helmet and Full Body Wet or Dry suits are mandatory at the rapids (not on the lakes). The water is still cold, and any complicated boat rescue could mean standing a long time in very cold water. We will organize group dinners. U provide your breakfast and lunches. Personal First Aid. We carry First Aid and Z-Drag steel cable to rip the seat outa your boat.