CHURCHILL/STURGEON-WEIR RIVERS

Participants by canoe

1---Wayne & Angie
2---Phil (Skeeter) & Barb
3---Al & Ellie
4---Merle & Deb
5---Denny & Delores
6---Bill & Ryan
7---Jackie & Karl
8---Ian & Marian
9---Bill & Sharon
10--Roger & Denise

Information from Wayne's e-mail

Starting at Missinipi, Otter Lake on the Churchill River, traveling down stream to the Historical Frog Portage, then into the head water of the Sturgeon Weir River, again traveling down stream, to Amisk Lake and on to the completion of the trip at Denare Beach.

Paddle Days
Distance
Longest Day Paddle
Longest Portage
Max Number of Tandem Canoes

12
300 km
30 km
600 m
10

Each canoe will carry and be responsible for all their Personal (i.e.) utensils, plate, cup, soup bowel, pills or filter for drinking water, tent, clothing, and also 10 percent of the (supplied) provisions (i.e.), food, treats, and cooking equipment. This is a fun trip. As you can see from the list of invites, the group is very knowledgeable of wilderness canoeing and have quality water experience. Ellie will love the white water, Skeeter will love the big open water, and the rest of us will love being out on the water. There are portages, 600m the longest, some are easy pull-over's and one has a cart running on steel rails.

If one wishes to get a more detailed overview of the route it can be found in a book titled "Canoeing the Churchill" by Sid Robinson & Greg Marchildon. A great read if you are on the Churchill or not. Historical and Ethnographic. "note" I'm hoping Sid can be with us on the trip.

MAPS

Otter Rapids to Stanley Mission

1:250,000 Series: 73P Lac la Ronge
1:50,000 Series: 73P/10 Otter Lake, 73P/9 Guncoat Bay, 73P/8 Mistowiak Lake

Stanley Mission to Pelican Narrows

1:250,000 Series: 73P Lac la Ronge, 63M Pelican Narrows
1:50,000 Series: 73P/7 Stanley Mission, 73P/8 Nistowiak Lake, 63M/5 Trade Lake, 63M/6 Manawan Lake, 63M/3 Sandy Narrows, 63M/2 Pelican Narrows

Pelican Narrows to Denare Beach

1:250,000 Series: 63M Pelican Narrows, 63L Amisk Lake
1:50,000 Series: 63M/12 Pelican Narrows, 63L/15 Birch Portage, 63L/10 Hanson Lake, 63L/9 Denare Beach

CHECK LISTS

Clothing

____ Swim Wear
____ Underwear 3-5 sets - synthetic is best
____ T Shirts 3+
____ Long sleeved shirts (tight knit or weave) 2
____ Long pants (quick- dry nylon) 2+
____ Socks (no cotton) - 5+ pairs
____ Bandana or scarf
____ Belt
____ Long underwear - synthetic or wool
____ Handkerchiefs
____ Shorts
____ Wool or Synthetic Tops 2 (eg. 2 wool sweaters or 1 sweater and 1 fleece)
____ Sleeping wear
Outerwear

____ Bomb Proof Rain Gear
____ Bug jacket and/or mosquito netting
____ Hat w/broad brim for sun & rain (1+)
____ Warm Jacket
____ Vests
____ Toque or winter hat (wool or synthetic)
____ Gloves for warmth
____ Paddling gloves
Footwear

____ Water footwear or wet shoes 1 pair
____ Camp footwear - running shoes, hiking shoes or boots 1 pair
____ Neoprene booties or neoprene socks
Camp Items

____ Eating utensils
____ Plate, cup, soup bowl
____ Tent
____ Ground cloth / tarp
____ Extra stakes
____ Sleeping bag
____ Thermarest or compact air mattress
____ Pillow
____ Camp chair
____ Utility bags or compression sacks
____ Pack - large gear bag
____ Water filtration/purification
____ Fire lighting equipment
Travel Items

____ Automobile insurance - U.S. and Canada
____ Passport
Personal Items

____ Towel - medium size (quick dry best)
____ Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
____ Soap - consider biodegradable
____ Hair care - brushes, combs, shampoo
____ Deodorant
____ Sunscreen
____ Insect repellant
____ Lip balm
____ Skin moisturizers
____ Medications
____ Contacts
____ Pocket knife
____ Sunglasses with strap attached
____ Sewing kit
____ Headlamp or small flashlight
____ Water bottle
____ Laundry stuff
____ Glasses and straps (croakies)
____ Watch with alarm, travel clock, cell phone
____ Wet wipes - small trowel
Personal First Aid Kit

____ Antiseptic wound cleaner
____ Band-Aids various sizes
____ Blister Kit
____ Burn kit for minor care
____ Waterproof medical tape
____ Tylenol, ibuprofen or aspirin
____ Personal medications
____ Hand sanitizer
____ Medical History
____ Super Glue
Miscellaneous Items

____ Camera - waterproof or waterproof case
____ Binoculars
____ Good book / reading material
____ Compass
____ GPS
____ Batteries
____ Thermos
____ Journal, notebook, pen or art supplies
Canoe Gear

____ PFD with whistle attached
____ Day pack or small waterproof day bag
____ Paddles
____ Water bottle

Trip Schedule, Aug. 3 (arrival day)