ADK 2010 - Oswegatchie River

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Modified: 2010/03/26 18:01 by steve.miller - Categorized as: Camping

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Oswegatchie River

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April 29 - May 3, 2010: Oswegatchie River

This is a RAIN OR SHINE intermediate wilderness trip and you must be self sufficient for paddling and camping in the wilderness - (i.e. handle bad weather, paddle open water (possibly in wind), paddle or line rapids, able to portage your boat and gear, cook food, cut firewood, start fires, filter water, etc.)

Plan is to paddle up the Oswegatchie River to check out some new wilderness within the Five Ponds Wilderness Area. The terrain is low, rolling and interspersed with many small ponds. Swamp areas and small brooks are numerous. The forest cover varies from pole-size hardwoods in the sections that were heavily logged and burned more than forty years ago to virgin pine and spruce stands. This is one of the few locations in the northeastern United States where stands of virgin timber can be found.

The plan is to meet by 8am on April 29, 2010 at the put in off of Inlet Road (44.124071, -74.960060) and then paddle upstream and call it by ear. One short portage around High Falls.

As with all our trips -- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while paddling with us.

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Trip Details

Paddle upstream from Inlet Road launch, camping and exploring along the way. Portage around High Falls. Fish. Etc.

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Gear

You must have your own tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear, etc. for this trip.
If you have no idea what to bring, please use the PKCG Canoe/Kayak Camping Checklist as a guideline or email me at steve@pennkayaker.com and I will assist you.

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Food and Water

You will be responsible for bringing enough food for your party's consumption on this trip. Recommend bringing water filtration or chemical treatment for water.

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Campsites

Flexible camping. Everything from primitive sites to ADK-style lean-tos.

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Permits

None. Must sign in and out at launch.

On a final note: As with all our trips - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while paddling with us.

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Attendees

Limited Invite. If you are not on the list and are interested, please email Stephen Miller at steve@pennkayaker.com to be vetted.

Stephen M. (Coordinator) - steve@pennkayaker.com
Jerry S.

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Directions

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Paperwork

NOTICE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while paddling with us.

Paddling is an inherently dangerous sport. Information is provided with the understanding that the providers are not engaged in rendering advice on technical matters, equipment performance, safety, or any other aspect of the sport in absolute terms or advocating any of the techniques or experiences described.