Another trip report, this time a little lighter on gear 90lbs with everything, including the canoe. Single carry on the portages and with a 1122 meters to carry in total, that was way better than three loads per port! 
24km the first day and three portages and 18km the second with the same three portages again.
Started with a drop in at the park rangers office and a short chat later I now know that all that is required is a park pass and no trip plan or timeline is required. GTG! Great staff there too both on the trip in and during the return load up.
Park Office Lodge
A short visit to the falls and away I went!
Video
Launch time was 11:30am, I need to start getting up in the am!
Start of the 155 meter port. Time to try the single carry for the first time! Can I handle the load? Was huffing hard at the start of this trip! Need to get in shape again. So nice with the newer trail as no more sink holes that were deeper than the boots. The trail was dry on this trip but in the rain I remember this being fun!
At the end of the 155m port you can look across the lake and see the start of the next port...
This 376m port is the fun one, glad that they have steps in place now as the mud slide of old is gone, still a long walk for when you have weight on. (I know I am weak! Lol)
After the long port you get some nice scenery and a chance to paddle for a bit before the next port which is a short 30m.
Video
Selfie at 30m port
Looking down at the Falls end
Clouds looked nice but a thundershower was due this evening
After my 3 hour wicked sunburn in plus 30c heat it was time to find the sun shirt and stop off at my lunch island
Falls next to the island, unsure of why the foam look to these falls?
Various Scenic pics from my travels
And a few of the animals I disturbed including several scared ducks, birds, turtles and beavers and so on
After 5pm now and I have done most of Elbow lake and am at campsite #12 on a little island. Time to pull over and have some food and refill the water again!
As I am landing for dinner I see a huge group of 22 souls and 9 canoes headed my way from the McGregor side of the way. Was a school group returning to their camp from the days travels. Was cool to see such a large group passing by. Had a comment or two on my new canoe, I guess people like the carbon look of the Textreme CF
Looking back at my dinner island after my meal and its off to McGregor Lake
Ever so desperate for a pit stop that you will use a 6" ledge on the side of a rock face to pull over? Lol
I did get turned around at the final falls before McGregor due to the lack of time and energy and I could not see the port entry as the sign was mid point in the water so I turned around here and went back to my island spot hoping no one landed after I left there.
With the warning of high winds and lightning showers I tied everything down hardcore to survive the big winds an open spot like this would get. My canoe did try to leave me with a mild wind gust so I will need to tie it down so it wont get damaged in its windborne moments. I do always tie off to a anchor but now needed to strap in down to the ground.
Back on the trail in the am and more wonderful paddling. I just need to remember to keep the arms moving while I am gawking at the scenery
Leaving the 30m port
155m port coming back looking down
Almost back at the Tulabi landing and a quick look at the Cliff jump. I remember doing this when the days were hot and the water was very cold. Did not repeat that mistake this weekend. The body tends to seize up dramatically and getting back onto land can be very difficult with your arms seized to your chest, the good old days and a lesson learned.
Back in the lot by 1230pm and after a nice chat with the Park rangers in the lot and a story or two of their heavy aluminum canoe, I got pointers on where my next trip should be after one tried lifting my canoe for the weight. Started to rain as I was loading the canoe and gear into the truck. Good timing! The drive home in rain was fun too with way too much hydro planning stunts and such fun. Glad to be home early and time to sort out the gear.
My new needs will be another light summer "sunproof" shirt with a very high collar and long sleeves, any good companys to look at for a hard use shirt in light colors?
Thanks
24km the first day and three portages and 18km the second with the same three portages again.Started with a drop in at the park rangers office and a short chat later I now know that all that is required is a park pass and no trip plan or timeline is required. GTG! Great staff there too both on the trip in and during the return load up.
Park Office Lodge
A short visit to the falls and away I went!
Video
Launch time was 11:30am, I need to start getting up in the am!
Start of the 155 meter port. Time to try the single carry for the first time! Can I handle the load? Was huffing hard at the start of this trip! Need to get in shape again. So nice with the newer trail as no more sink holes that were deeper than the boots. The trail was dry on this trip but in the rain I remember this being fun!
At the end of the 155m port you can look across the lake and see the start of the next port...
This 376m port is the fun one, glad that they have steps in place now as the mud slide of old is gone, still a long walk for when you have weight on. (I know I am weak! Lol)
After the long port you get some nice scenery and a chance to paddle for a bit before the next port which is a short 30m.
Video
Selfie at 30m port
Looking down at the Falls end
Clouds looked nice but a thundershower was due this evening
After my 3 hour wicked sunburn in plus 30c heat it was time to find the sun shirt and stop off at my lunch island
Falls next to the island, unsure of why the foam look to these falls?
Various Scenic pics from my travels
And a few of the animals I disturbed including several scared ducks, birds, turtles and beavers and so on
After 5pm now and I have done most of Elbow lake and am at campsite #12 on a little island. Time to pull over and have some food and refill the water again!
As I am landing for dinner I see a huge group of 22 souls and 9 canoes headed my way from the McGregor side of the way. Was a school group returning to their camp from the days travels. Was cool to see such a large group passing by. Had a comment or two on my new canoe, I guess people like the carbon look of the Textreme CF
Looking back at my dinner island after my meal and its off to McGregor Lake
Ever so desperate for a pit stop that you will use a 6" ledge on the side of a rock face to pull over? Lol
I did get turned around at the final falls before McGregor due to the lack of time and energy and I could not see the port entry as the sign was mid point in the water so I turned around here and went back to my island spot hoping no one landed after I left there.
With the warning of high winds and lightning showers I tied everything down hardcore to survive the big winds an open spot like this would get. My canoe did try to leave me with a mild wind gust so I will need to tie it down so it wont get damaged in its windborne moments. I do always tie off to a anchor but now needed to strap in down to the ground.
Back on the trail in the am and more wonderful paddling. I just need to remember to keep the arms moving while I am gawking at the scenery
Leaving the 30m port
155m port coming back looking down
Almost back at the Tulabi landing and a quick look at the Cliff jump. I remember doing this when the days were hot and the water was very cold. Did not repeat that mistake this weekend. The body tends to seize up dramatically and getting back onto land can be very difficult with your arms seized to your chest, the good old days and a lesson learned.
Back in the lot by 1230pm and after a nice chat with the Park rangers in the lot and a story or two of their heavy aluminum canoe, I got pointers on where my next trip should be after one tried lifting my canoe for the weight. Started to rain as I was loading the canoe and gear into the truck. Good timing! The drive home in rain was fun too with way too much hydro planning stunts and such fun. Glad to be home early and time to sort out the gear.
My new needs will be another light summer "sunproof" shirt with a very high collar and long sleeves, any good companys to look at for a hard use shirt in light colors?
Thanks
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