Day Five

Headed out of Priestly, anxious for the big black rapids.

We scouted it


and headed down (pics shot by Phil)





We got through the first half no sweat, then got cocky and almost screwed up on the lower drop. We headed in late and were not straight, taking on a bunch of water as we slid through the 3-4 foot waves.

It was hot, and we filled up at Big Black campsite and headed to Boom Chain. 90+ degrees.

Day Four

Rollin checks the map as we leave Burntland Brook.

Heading north...


Next stop, Nine Mile Bridge



The current was swift, and the boys just floated along



Heading onto Seven Islands



and Lunch at Seven Islands.



Onto camp, Priestly Campsite, and more food







and more beer



that night, the warm front came through, and the cool weather was over. Humidity and heat came our way.

The burgermiester snoozing. Snoring can start within seconds of dozing off...


Dinner was a good one.



the next morning, the river had dropped at least 8 inches.

Day 3

Started the morning with pancakes and headed out. Passed this beautiful brook. Towards Ledge rapids the river widened and the rapids moved towards a sustained class 2. One rip had a funky current and pulled our boat and Rollin and Ed's in, but no problem except for some shipped water.

Finished the day at Burntland Brook Campsite. Did 17 miles by 2:30 pm.

Doucie Brook Pics

Had a tight tentsite, which was on a frozen area with snow still on the ground. It was also below a raven nest, with a female sitting on eggs. She stopped making noise by dark...

First Camp

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Headed past the southeast branch and the river widened. We also passed our first bridge, Saint Juste. One of the other groups on the river with us was at the campsite there, wo we headed to Doucie Brook Campsite. Another group was there, but we were able to squeeze in. It was a 22 mile day. Opened up the first keg and pulled out the black and white cookies to celebrate.

Down the River

First stop was at Turner Bogen for a snack, then Flaws Bogen for lunch.