2nd Annual Thanksgiving in Killarney- Canoeing & Hiking
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2nd Annual KW Backcountry Thanksgiving in Killarney
By popular demand. We are repeating last year's Thanksgiving Trip. We had a fantastic trip last year. Got to hike Silver Peak and the Crack. Admired gorgeous fall colours. Enjoyed an amazing turkey dinner with all the fixin's atop a Grumman canoe dining table.
The details of the trip will depend to an extent on weather, but canoeing, hiking, eating, and drinking will be the high points. The timing is also good for admiring fall foliage. There should be some beautiful colours.
Although we advocate drinking and noise in moderation it should be noted that this site is not technically part of Killarney so there is no noise or drinking restrictions and no 11pm visit from the park wardens. It's on Jeff's Map listed as Killarney Mountain Lodge Outpost (next to site #65). Also, there is plenty of space available at basecamp. No need to share tents! (unless you want to)
Even though we are in the Backcountry. It doesn't mean we have to rough it for Thanksgiving. This campsite is ideal for our dinner. There is a big stone fireplace with a huge grill for cooking, and a picnic table for dinner. Everything is covered by a tin roof. We are planning a backcountry feast for Saturday night, turkey and all. Janice will be in charge of the turkey. The rest of the side dishes will be done potluck style. Once everyone signs up, we'll figure out a menu and assign dishes. We will take up a small collection to pay for the turkey.
Please send any questions about what foods to bring to Janice (so we don't all bring salads)
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A rough idea of what we will do:
Friday Oct 9th
Options depending on when you arrive.
Option #1: Paddle to Johnnie Lake Basecamp and setup there (about 1 hr paddle from Johnnie Lake launch).
Option #2: For late arrivals- car camp at Killarney Outfitters (lots of space to setup tents beside/behind the store) or car camp at a site in Killarney park (buy your own permit at the park office if you want a site). Wake up Sat morning and head to basecamp.
Saturday Oct 10th
For people arriving on Sat, we can have a canoe meet you at the Johnnie Lake launch and paddle together to basecamp. Don't plan on arriving too late if you want to hike.
The options for the day are- hike Silver Peak; paddle around the many lakes; relax around basecamp; hike the many other trails in Killarney Park. End the day with our Thanksgiving Feast.
Sunday Oct 11th
Same general activities as Saturday. Hike the Crack; do a paddle loop around the lakes; relax around basecamp; paddle back to Johnnie Lake access and hike another trail in the park.
Monday Oct 12th
Sleep in a bit. Pack up camp. Maybe a short hike, then drive home.
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Costs
-Camping on Ted's site: $5 per day- $20 for the 4 days
-Canoe rental: (please rent from Killarney outfitters) three/four day canoe rental
(3 x $41.81= $125.43/ 2 = $65) add 1 extra day if paddling on Friday
add $10 for canoe delivery to Johnnie Lake.
you can also rent a 3 person canoe to cut down on costs
-Shared gas for vehicle driver (drivers please post your estimated vehicle costs in the google spreadsheet)
-Car parking: for simplicity, each car will be responsible for their own parking permit. FYI- you can park for free at Killarney Outfitters (if several cars arrive around the same time, you can shuttle people to the access and leave the extra cars at the Outfitters)
-Cost of the turkey and fixin's divided by people going (no need to contribute $ if you are vegetarian)
Canoe rental info
http://www.killarneyoutfitters.com/canoe-rental.php
You can partner up or have 3 pp share a canoe
Rent the 16ft Ultra-Lite Kevlar or the 18.5ft for 3 people
Rent a Grumman Aluminum if you can handle the weight or you hitch a ride in someone else's canoe for the hiking trail access.
For the Silver Peak hike the portages are 100m, 50m, 175m
For hiking the Crack, we will paddle back to Johnnie Lake Access and drive to the trailhead
Please fill out the google doc!
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