| The first 66 km on the Fraser River were very difficult because the current was strong and the inside bends (where the current was slower) were often shallow. We would ferry across the river to the inside bend (often losing ground), then paddle up to the gravel bar and line the canoe around the bend. Lining is where the canoe is angled out into the current while the person holding the bow rope pulls it upstream and the person holding the stern rope maintains the angle into the current. This was a delicate dance requiring us to work together to steer the canoe around rocks, downed trees and other obstacles. I took the above picture while holding the bow rope and picking through rocks while walking backwards – I need a lightweight tripod!
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