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Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:46 am
by josko
Eacape summer heat and join us on a fun 4 week, 700 mile sea kayaking trip to Northern Labrador. Leaving Boston area on 7/18, hopefully back by Labor day. Familiarity with Katabatic winds, icebergs, fog, monster nor'easters, firearms and reassembling bear victims necessary. Ability to keep cool around polar bears and mosquito swarms desired. Beginners welcome. Weather will not be hot. Water temp 32F.

Re: Canada camping trip

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:53 pm
by noseykate
Having read Nigel Foster's "Stepping Stones of Ungava and Labrador," I'm not entirely sure your trip is suitable for beginners....

Best of luck to you. It will be one to remember!

Kate

Re: Canada camping trip

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:14 pm
by josko
Good book, ain't it? I liked his solo crossing of the Hudson straight, in the dark.

Re: Canada camping trip

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:27 pm
by pat
josko wrote:firearms and reassembling bear victims

There's a "right to arm bears" joke in there somewhere. I'll keep looking.

Re: Canada camping trip

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:12 pm
by noseykate
I have a great hankering to kayak in Labrador, but not the Hudson strait. What a crazy, almost fatal, thing to do!

I envy you your opportunity to take the trip - take lots of photos so I can enjoy it vicariously!

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:42 am
by josko
Turkey's just aren't signing up for trips this summer, eh?

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:55 am
by norm
I don't believe in polar bear feeding programs.

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:57 am
by josko
Well, stay safe, folks... :D

Greg Paquin is our trip's local point of contact.

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:05 am
by NorwayLady
I flew over that area two days ago. Didn't see too many icebergs in the water, there was no snow on the ground and I was too far off the ground to spot polar bears. Stay safe out there. Return with lots of stories, photos and hopefully without too many bumps and bruises to you or your equipment.

Wishing you a fantastic trip!

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:58 pm
by josko
Our trip presentaiton is Saturday, Oct 11, 8:00 p.m. in Stonington, CT