Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Hi All - EV is attempting the summit of Annapurna today, I wish him luck and a safe return.
BBob - Some have done the Bowron circuit in 4 days but we are planning 8 days and 7 nights. Most of the trip reports we have read are about that long. It is a 76 or so mile circuit so that is an average of 10 miles per day, not too strenuous!! We want enough time to enjoy the scenery.
PBob - I am happy to hear you know someone who is pleased with their Perception. Mark built a shed so mine is stored out of the sunlight and the weather so I expect it will last me as long as I care to paddle it.
Bruce - We are doing some type of trip research and preparation every day now so any inside info your friends have would be much appreciated. Our current dilemma is what kind of wheels to buy. Everyone we have spoken to has done the circuit in a canoe and we'd really like to hear from someone who has done it in kayaks, and what type of wheels they used for the portages. We have to take into account about a 120 pound load and a trail of rocks, mud, ruts, etc. It certainly wouldn't do to get half way around and have a set of wheels break! We seem to be good on maps and packing lists, as a friend of mine loaned us a few CDs about the trip. I hope you enjoy your trip and would love to hear about it when you return.
BBob - Some have done the Bowron circuit in 4 days but we are planning 8 days and 7 nights. Most of the trip reports we have read are about that long. It is a 76 or so mile circuit so that is an average of 10 miles per day, not too strenuous!! We want enough time to enjoy the scenery.
PBob - I am happy to hear you know someone who is pleased with their Perception. Mark built a shed so mine is stored out of the sunlight and the weather so I expect it will last me as long as I care to paddle it.
Bruce - We are doing some type of trip research and preparation every day now so any inside info your friends have would be much appreciated. Our current dilemma is what kind of wheels to buy. Everyone we have spoken to has done the circuit in a canoe and we'd really like to hear from someone who has done it in kayaks, and what type of wheels they used for the portages. We have to take into account about a 120 pound load and a trail of rocks, mud, ruts, etc. It certainly wouldn't do to get half way around and have a set of wheels break! We seem to be good on maps and packing lists, as a friend of mine loaned us a few CDs about the trip. I hope you enjoy your trip and would love to hear about it when you return.
