I had my maps spread across the floor the other night planning my summer trip. What else is a paddler to do on a windy storm night? (everone except Doug that is) I am planning a 14 day, 150 to 200 miles circumnavigation of Kupreanoff Island (pronounced Koop re nof) starting where I live in Petersburg. The variation in miles depends on how much exploring the weather lets me do. I want to go to the Brothers Islands in Fredrick Sound but the long open crossings (8 - 14 miles depending on the route) may be vetoed by the weather. Fredrick Sound can really blow. I got to wondering where you folks are planning to paddle this summer? Bob perpetually planning trips *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Glacier Bay, finally! Need I say more? Tom Joyce *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
What a great topic! I'm not sure where I'll end up going, but my wish list of places to paddle includes: 1) the south coast of Baffin from Cape Dorset to Lake Harbour. 2) northeastern Foxe Basin, a fjord-like place again on Baffin Island on Baffin called Eqe where caribou come in August to fatten up for winter. 3) circumnavigate the province of Prince Edward Island. and do it all in my SOF! Michael *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Another road trip to Newfoundland....whales, birds, jellyfish, spetacular scenery and extra friendly folk! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 09:27 PM 12/12/03 -0900, Rev. Bob Carter wrote: > >I got to wondering where you folks are planning to paddle this summer? > At this point, I'd settle for something besides Lake Hudson for the thousandth time. I'm still paying for my Grand Canyon trip last spring. If things work out, if I can do it on a strict budget and if I can find someone to go with me, possibly whale watching in Quebec, or messing around in the upper reaches of Lake Huron. Hopefully, I will be able to take my daughter, if she can get free from school and summer internship -- we've wanted to take a trip together for years, but the chance just hasn't come up, and it's very iffy this year. In the meantime, I only can sit back and dream about places I probably never will be able to go . . . like the Inside Passage. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place NEW URL! -- http://www.kayakplace.com Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Aside from our usual trips locally - the Hudson River, Connecticut rivers, Long Island Sound, etc., we don't have any specific plans just yet. But we are planning on paddling in Baja in February. (Not to mention in the pool every Wednesday night until the outside waters warm up, Joan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Rev. Bob pondered > I got to wondering where you folks are planning to paddle this summer? Glacier Bay, finally! Need I say more? Tom Joyce *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rev. Bob Carter said: I got to wondering where you folks are planning to paddle this summer? Three week trip through the Grand Canyon. First time since 1991, really looking forward to it. One week in Lake Powell with adjudicated youth. One week in Lake Fontana area, North Carolina. Lots of TVA lakes to play in. Usual weekends on the Mississippi River in Illinois. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
A different sort of destination list for '04 from the midwest... Missouri River in South Dakota - Pierre to Chamberlain. Possible side trip into the Cheyenne River to do a bit of fossil hunting Return to Voyageurs National Park in the fall (might choose the N and NE end of Rainy Lake - across the border into crown land) Apostle Islands / Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Mississippi River (local MN/WI) Also, I've always thought it would be fun to do a lazy bed-and-breakfast to bed-and-breakfast trip down the Rideau Canal Waterway in Ontario - most likely a power boaters' playground. There is some info at: http://www.rideau-info.com/canal/welcome.html Won't happen this year though. Anyone personally have any info on this area? Keith *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Antarctica, a lifetime's dream, finally! Heike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Heike wrote: > Antarctica, a lifetime's dream, finally! Wow! Any details? Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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> Tom responded: > > Rev. Bob pondered: > > I got to wondering where you folks are planning to paddle this summer? > > Glacier Bay, finally! Need I say more? > > Tom Joyce West arm or East or both? Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rev. Bob Carter wrote: > I got to wondering where you folks are planning to paddle this summer? Comin' up your way, Bob. We just signed up for 10 days in Prince William Sound in August. The company we went to the Lofoten Islands with 2 years ago, Crossing Latitudes, is doing a semi-exploratory and asked us along. Any advice you could offer would be appreciated. -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Rev. Bob Carter" wrote > West arm or East or both? I am inclined to do as much of the West arm as I can in the time allotted (10 days . . . but huge gawk factor). I have gone over Don Skillman's book in some detail, along with several maps (as well as much Alaska material on other areas). Any suggestions would be welcome. (I have always enjoyed your trip reports.) Tom *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Tom, I have been I the West Arm but not the East. Those I know who have done both recommend the West so I think you are making a good choice. Two quick suggestions: The wind blows cold off the glaciers so bring plenty of warm clothes. We you paddle up through icelden waters toward the glaciers only do so on a falling tide. It is easy to get trapped in by a rising tide which clumps the ice together...a possible deadly situation I know you will enjoy your trip Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Family" <tfj4_at_comcast.net> To: "Rev. Bob Carter" <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net>; "paddlewise" <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Where you paddling in '04 > From: "Rev. Bob Carter" wrote > > West arm or East or both? > > I am inclined to do as much of the West arm as I can in the time allotted > (10 days . . . but huge gawk factor). I have gone over Don Skillman's book > in some detail, along with several maps (as well as much Alaska material on > other areas). Any suggestions would be welcome. (I have always enjoyed > your trip reports.) > > Tom *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Steve wrote: Prince William Sound in August. Any advice you could offer would be appreciated. Steve, Prince William Sound is a big place. Where exactly will you be paddling? August can be a rainy time in PWS so be prepared to paddle in the rain and camp in the rain. Also a lot of the Glaciers are very active and calve huge chunks of ice. Avoid the temptation of paddling too close lest you get slamed by the ice. If you hear a voice in your head saying "come on Steve you can come closer than that", ignore it! Backpaddle fast! It is the voice of the Ring Of Power luring you to Mordor. "Remember the Ring wants to be found." (Gandalf) Oops sorry, I got carried away a little there didn't I. Seriously PWS is a wonderful place top paddle but at the same time a wet and wild place so be prepared and enjoy Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Steve, A little futher info on Prince Willaim Sound: National Geographic put out a series of maps titled " Trails Illustrated Maps" The Prince William Sound West covers the area you are planning to paddle. It is a great resource. I got my copy at REI but you might check out www.nationalgeographic.com The map is waterproof so it is protected from drooling as you study all the places you can paddle. The map includes camping sites and "kayak landing beaches". As you plan your itenery be sure to include a weather day. It is especially windy in the Whittier area. In fact I think they should change the name to Windy-er Alaska. Which outfitter are you planning to us? Have fun Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> The outfitters haven't given us much detail yet, but they have mentioned > Blackstone Bay, Port Wells, Harriman Fjord, Esther Passage, Perry > Island, and Nellie Juan Glacier. We're looking forward to it. > > -- > Steve Cramer > Athens, GA > > Steve , I have paddled all of the above except Nellie Juan. Blackstone and Harriman Fjord are incredible places. If I were going back I would chose Harriman by the slightest margins over Blackstone. Mainly because Harriman has a campsite on a black sand beach at the foot of the Coxe Glacier that affords a spectaculer view of three tide water glaciers. I have written two trip reports one my trips to both these areas. I posted both on paddlewise about a year and a half ago.Both are long but if you want I can back channel them to you. if I can help you plan let me know Bob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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