Old Man River Canoe Trip 2016

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Old Man River Canoe Trip 2016

Melanie Redman

Aug 5, 2016
1 min

Dedication

This blog is dedicated to Aida. This was her last of many canoe trips. Thanks for being such a great river buddy.

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Melanie Redman

Aug 5, 2016
1 min

Thanks

Thanks to my Dad for joining me on this trip, a kindred spirit to share a wonderful experience with. A big thanks to Logan for helping pa...

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Melanie Redman

Aug 4, 2016
2 min

Day 5

It has been a long, slow float. Our morning began early as planned with a satisfying confirmation of an owl call we had heard the night ...

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Melanie Redman

Aug 3, 2016
2 min

Day 4

Yesterday we were hot and sunburned, bathing in the river for some relief. But today we spent most of the day napping in the tent, it ha...

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Melanie Redman

Aug 2, 2016
1 min

Day 3

Yesterday I discovered we were further behind on the river than I thought. I must have been distracted, absorbed by the river valley. A...

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Melanie Redman

Aug 1, 2016
1 min

Day 2

Neither of us slept very well. But it doesn’t matter. We can stop at any time and take a nap if we need. Deke spent the night on my toes ...

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Melanie Redman

Jul 31, 2016
3 min

Day 1: Launch

We were in no rush. But after sorting and packing for half a week, we had to get all the gear on the river. With two canoes, two dogs, ...

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Melanie Redman

Jul 30, 2016
1 min

Overview

Three years ago, we canoed the Oldman River. Since then, the river has experienced exceptional changes in flows. So we canoed the same st...

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