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Gabbro: Wind, Wind and More Wind
by thlipsis29

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 05/16/2008
Entry & Exit Point: Little Gabbro Lake (EP 33)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 8
Day 5 of 5
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Thankfully it didn't get as cold as it did the night before. I think the temp dropped to the upper 30's. The morning started out calm but as we packed up camp the wind started to pick up and by the time we hit the water the wind must have been blowing straight out of the west between 15-20 mph and we had to paddle right into it. Once we hit Little Gabbro, though, it didn't seem as bad.

Overall, we had a good trip despite the wind and unstable weather. Based on the feedback I've gotten from everyone in our group, we'll probably do Gabbro again next year. Hope you found this report helpful, if not interesting. If you have questions or want more info, feel free to e-mail me.

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