Training Log Archive: OutdoorsMama

Paddled from Widgawa Lodge to the eastern end of Cranberry Bay.....single blade paddles all the way. Souris River Quetico canoe...16 footer. What a delight to paddle! An annoying number of power boats in last kilometer or so, but there are a couple private cabins up that way. Very delightful paddle.
After portaging to Grace Lake, the middle campsite that the lodge owner had recommended to us (as did the 2 women we met on the portage) turned out to be occupied, so we took the most easterly one. It was terrific!
After supper, we did a short tour of the east end of the lake.

First portage.....Cranberry Bay to Grace Lake. Net uphill.
a) carrying the canoe isn't as bad as I had feared. All winter, I had it in my head it was a 30'something pound canoe. It is 42 lbs. Then I lashed our paddles inside. But it was still OK.
b) I could carry my pack and the food barrel pack at the same time.
c) Lynda decided that she would divide her pack in half for the next portage and make 2 trips, rather than one very, very slow one.
d) jogging back along the portage trail for the next set of gear is a pleasure.