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Latest Update: July 3rd, 2010
July 3rd, 2010 Hello Everybody
Hello Everybody
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Hello Everybody
We had a very pleasant visit with Geoff and Pamela (and of course Taq) when they passed through Outlook.
Sent: September 17, 2008 I would like to receive the newsletter of Pamela and Geoff's Canoe Across Canada Trip. I met Pamela (along with another employee) at Canada Post in Outlook. Sk. on Sept 16th. We really enjoy the conversation with her and wish them a safe and fun time on their journey. Congratulations on taking such an exciting journey. I look forward to following this journey as you go. Thank you and God Bless you on your trip. Donna Johnson
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We're in Saskatchewan!
Our latest Newsletter # 11 is available and can be viewed by clicking on the "Newsletters" tab above.
We hope you enjoy it.
Pam, Geoff and Taq
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The Canadian Military has closed the river going through Suffield Base until August 12, 2008 for live ammunition training. Unfortunately, there aren't any reasonable detours or options. We have parked the canoe in Medicine Hat and decided to take the time to visit our parents while we wait. It's all part of the adventure! Pam, Geoff and Taq
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Today, Wed. July 23, 2008 at around 12 noon, my husband and I were taking pictures at Calgary's Inglewood Bird Sanctuary when we spotted a canoe in the river. I waved and they returned the wave. My husband proceeded to take pictures of the 2 people and the dog. When we revieved the pictures we noticed that there was a website painted on the side of the canoe. When we got home I checked out the website and read everything on Pamela, Geoff and beautiful Taq. What a journey!! I have a lot of family across Canada and of course a lot of friends. I have sent all the website address (including some friends and family that are in the television and newspaper business. Hope you all like the picture my husband took today. May God bless and take care of the 3 of you on your fantastic adventure. We are now your biggest fans!! Best wishes Peter and Carolynne Smyth
On July 10, 2008 on the banks of the Bow River, we were camped at the Three Sisters campground just outside of Canmore, Alberta in our motorhome. My husband was outside at the time and noticed an interesting red canoe was putting ashore at the boat launch right next to our campsite, carrying a young couple with a big dog. It was raining and they looked like they could use a hot cup of tea so my husband invited them in. As we chatted over tea and cake, we were quite amazed to learn about their quest and thoroughly enjoyed listening to some of their many experiences along the way. When the rain let up they were anxious to be on their way as it was getting late in the afternoon and they had about 90 kms of ahead of them up the Bow with Calgary as their next destination. Geoff and Pam, it was a thrill to meet you - we wish you a safe and rewarding journey and maybe our paths will cross again one day. Attached are a couple of the pix we took of our encounter. Bon Chance! Freda & Blaine Montague, Calgary, Alberta
A group of four friends from Valemount, BC were hiking through Rockwall pass on July 2, trying to pick out the trail from the knee deep snow when we saw a red canoe outside what must be the Wolverine Pass warden cabin. The canoe was our landmark as we hiked down to the pass. It definitely stood out. Totally confused I came home to find out it's meaning. I was excited to find out about the journey through our hometown and see pictures of friends from Dome Creek and Valemount. Sorry I missed you as you passed through town. Karen Doughty
We've hauled the canoe up 1300 m to Harrogate Pass, 900 m down to the Beaverfoot Valley, and 1000 m up to Wolverine Pass. It is currently sitting at 2200 m on Wolverine Pass in Kootenay National Park. It is the second of three mountain passes in our quest to reach the Bow River and downriver paddling. We have about 40 km left to reach Ball Pass, the Continental Divide. We'll keep you posted! Pam, Geoff and Taq
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We received an update phone call from Pam and Geoff today. They finished with the Columbia River on Friday (June 13th) and are now at the town of Harrogate. They have started the first of 3 mountain portages (first one starts at Harrogate and goes over the Beaverfoot Mountains.) Apparently they are using an old “whiskey trail,” put in for transporting booze during prohibition and the canoe is now at 1,423 metres above sea level. They camp at the base of the trail and have a 1½ hour hike back up to the canoe (1½ hour commute to work as they put it) each day. They have to clear the seldom used trail as they go. Today they are taking a day off to catch up on laundry and relaxation. We also received this email from Phil Harrison (Pam’s dad) today:
Update received from Phil Harrison (Pam’s Dad). Here is an update on Pam & Geoff's Odyssey - Pam, Geoff & Taq portaged from the Fraser River to Kinbasket Lake at Valemount, then travelled 120 km along the Lake to Kinbasket Lodge. There were two days of headwinds - so strong one day that they had to stop & wait, but they did get some sailing in. The biggest danger on the lake was from snags as the valley hadn't been properly cleared before flooding. In fact the lake bed at Kinbasket Lodge was just a powdery desert with the Columbia River running strongly in braided channels through the centre. Pam & Geoff thought that getting up this section was even harder than the Fraser River. They camped at the lodge overnight on Saturday 31st May, banqueting on the steak, beer & wine from Wendy's care package. After a short break they portaged along the Trans-Canada Highway to Golden, racing the logging trucks across the bridge where there was no shoulder. They reached Golden on 9th June & expect to reach Harrogate by about 12th June. The river here, upstream from the Kicking Horse, meanders through a wetland which they expect will be easy paddling but not offering too many camp sites. Next is a 100 km portage from Harrogate over an old whiskey trail across the Continental Divide to get into the Bow at Red Earth Creek. A newsletter will be sent from Calgary, where they plan to rest up & party with friends & family. Phil Harrison
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Hi Pam and Jeff, Just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time to come in and speak to the students. We thoroughly enjoyed your impromptu presentation – it’s not very often the students are that quiet and focused for that long. Obviously your trip engaged their curiosity and imaginations. Having rafted down the Tatshenshini for 10 days I can relate to your adventures – I’m quite envious actually. We wish you all the best of luck in your future travels and look forward to reading your postings along the way. Thanks again and safe travels, Mike Social Studies Dep't Head
From: Headwaters Outfitting (Brian and Liz) Date Sent: May 27 The "Susie Jack" makes her way down the Canoe River under full steam and open skies. Departing from the West Canoe bridge at noon, Saturday, 24th of May. Captain and crew were pleased to start this leg of their journey with a down stream send off. Upon leaving the bridge the Canoe River enters the flood plain of Kinbasket Reservoir. The accompanying photo shows "The Saddle" in the centre background. At present the river meets the lake waters a little over half way to the Saddle, but that is changing daily as the reservoir fills. The weather in Valemount feels good for traveling, it hasn't been too windy, I reckon Geoff and Pam are making good time. I don't expect to hear from them again until they reach Donald, sometime after next weekend I would guess. I have much enjoyed sharing some small part in their adventure and am looking forward to following their progress across this great country of ours. So come on folks, if ya meet them, write about it!
Date Sent: May 20 Hi Pam/Geoff I am also sending some pics in case your webmaster wants to put them on the site. [WEBMASTER NOTE]*One Picture included below* It was quite amazing to meet a couple with such determination. I wish you both the best of luck with health and weather and relationship trials, everything. A few years ago (in late October) I met a young couple cycling from Alaska to South America, & invited them out of the rain for a few nights to dry their gear & get healthier. They are still going strong somewhere in Argentina. http://lausers.heim.at/ Your journey reminds me of them, and I'm sure your adventures will be as memorable! Best wishes from one of the lazy drifters! Rene Nunweiler
From: Pamela Harrison Date Sent: May 19 Here's a few photos from a meeting of some downstream-drifting locals with a more ambitious canoeful on the Fraser River, 11 AM May 17, 2008 at Shere, several hours' paddling below Tete Jaune, BC. The location is near the downstream end of a shear-boom structure which guided log drives to the steam-powered sawmill of the Etter and MacDougall company in the early twentieth century. Art Carson Valemount, BC Photo 1: Brian McKirdy & Geoff mark up a topo map while Pam encourages Taq not to go visiting. Photo 2: Rene Nunweiler (left) and Pam. Some small tomatoes have changed boats and are sitting in Pam's lap. Photo 3: The Susie Jack and her crew resume their journey up the Fraser.
Sent: May 17 Subject: Sighting Hi All, I want to report a "GEOFF, PAM & TAG" sighting. Canoeing with five aging children out for our spring river fix, beautiful day, drifted into the intrepid travelers. They were about a kilometer upstream from the mouth of Small River and as usual Pam was in the lead. We clung to their boat like barnacles and barraged them with questions. Did you notice you were paddling upstream? Stuff like that. Turns out they did notice and in fact planned to reach Shelter Cr tonight. Eventually we let them escape our grasp, they have a country to cross and times a wastin! After weeks of unusually cold weather they were facing a different sort of challenge today. Very hot and a strong headwind, we wished them the best and continued our own epic float. We had to stay awake for another half hour or we would miss our pull out, and it was siesta time. Brian Mckirdy Irene Nunweiler Janey Weeks Art Carson Barb Janzen Ian Woolsey Rufus K Nine ____________________________________________________________________ Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 11:03 AM
Geoff, Pam and Taq spent the night hear May 1st, they made 30 kms on the 1st. It was a pleasure meeting Geoff, Pam and Taq and we wish them the best of luck on their journey. The Nortons ____________________________________________________________________ Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:08 PM
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Picture 1: Dome Creek taxi service to the Fraser River. (Pam, Geoff, Taq and James) Taken Thursday morning (April 30th)
Lyn Smith
April 29th 2008 They're on their way again!
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