The Pemi-Baker group had a big first day of paddling after canoe training yesterday. Right out of the campground however the river was too low and rocky to paddle so rather than portage they lined their canoes downstream until the water was deep enough to get in the boats. Apparently this took longer than expected and also required some concerted teamwork to move the boats around (and in some cases over) the obstacles in their path. Finally they hit open water however and were able to paddle a solid 10 miles down to their camp. As I was driving by the river on my way to visit the Beaver Brook group I spied their boats pulled up on shore.
Everyone in their group was fit and doing well with no capsizes!
From the Reel Brook route I have only a brief update from Clay a fantastic friend of the school and photographer who has volunteered the last few years to hike into the field and take photos of our students.
He writes:
"I'm back from Kinsman Ridge and your group is doing fine. Conditions up top were pretty cloud socked."
Thanks for that update, Clay - and send us the pictures when you get them!
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