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Trip Reports

May 15 Pine River

Published on 5/16/2009

Who came?

Lois & John, Jocelyn Trepte, Marv & Marlene Puska, Dean Tobias, Sara Cockrell 

 

Where did you go?

Pine River from Elm Flats to Peterson Bridge

 

How was it?

Gorgeous!  Trillium were out, and leaves in trees were that light green of new spring growth.

 

What kind of boats were there?

Two tandem canoes (J&L and Sara & Jocelyn), 3 kayaks (M&M, Dean)

 

Anything noteworthy?

We used a shuttle service from Pine River Paddlesports Center, who are the wonderful folks who constantly clean and clear the river.  We saw only one other party of four guys in a big raft.  Lunch at Dobson.  Sunshine and temps in the 60's.  Nobody dumped.  But everyone took in a bit of water as we cruised through the small rapids just before the takeout.  Marv discovered that he needs a new sprayskirt.  Tandem partners all got along, even if the bow paddlers got a bit of moisture in the waves.  Good friends, great river!