Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Solo Tripping :: was going to post in general, but thought id try it here first.
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tonyyarusso |
University of Minnesota - Duluth: Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Rapids Riders |
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Minnesotian |
Or check out the Rapids Riders here in town. Looks like they offer some classes later in the year. |
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oldirtybassturd |
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markaroberts |
There is more to kayaking then just staying in the boat through a class 1 or 2. If you are in a crossover or sea/touring kayak, you really need to know how to do a wet exit and reentry. There is also knowing what to wear as you are bound to turn it over in pretty short order (most do so just getting in a kayak for the first time). Do it right. . .go on line at ACA and look up an outfitter that offers classes and take a class 1 and 2 combo. . .that gets you up to class II rapids. You will not regret it. |
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mooseplums |
quote cowdoc: "Make sure to get the combo class......River Paddling/Banjo lessons...." LOL.....archery may come in handy also :) |
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AndySG |
When the river current wants to carry you into a rock or undercut bank full of downed trees and hanging branches, you must paddle faster than the current to stay in control. Also, as said above, constantly read the current/water to see what's coming, an have a plan where you want to go. The earlier you turn to avoid an obstacle, the better. If in doubt, get out and walk the bank to scout a tricky area, then choose the best route, or portage it. Classes will help, but you'll be fine on a class I/II river. Once you get acclimated, head on down to my neck-o-the-woods for some Ozark river tripping. Yeeee-Hawww! |
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kanoes |
i live in the twin cities and am interested in taking a WW paddling class of sorts. class I/II type. suggestions? |
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mr.barley |
quote mooseplums: "Having a pretty mouth can't hurt either.quote cowdoc: "Make sure to get the combo class......River Paddling/Banjo lessons...." |
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OBX2Kayak |
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Sierra1 |
quote tonyyarusso: "Honestly, I'm not sure you need a class if you're only looking at Class I/II. Just hit a river and start having fun. You could try contacting the Minnesota Canoe Association to see if they know of any though. You might be out of luck for this season - it looks like a lot of these sorts of things are done in May and June. See: +1 for the U of MN Duluth program. My son took the class a few years back and said it was a great learning experience. He really enjoyed it. |
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cowdoc |
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jwartman59 |
in the twin cities their is no better river than the kinnikinnick river in river falls, wi, to practice your fast water paddle strokes. unfortunately the take out point is under construction and that necessitates a longer trip ending at the st. croix river and a portage up the bluffs over lake st croix. still it is worth it. for your new bell canoe the kinnikinnick river is canoe heaven. |
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cowdoc |
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BeaV |
Timing: July 21 or 28th weekend trip. Drive up to Grantsburg, WI on Friday afternoon and leave vehicles at outfitters and have outfitters shuttle boats/people up to Hayward or Cable. Do a short paddle that afternoon/evening so can get an early start on Saturday. Saturday and Sunday will be full paddle days to get to Highway 70 @ St. Croix River(near Grantsburg and our vehicles). Trip Length: 100- 120 river miles depending on put-in location. 50-70 miles on the Namekagon and 50 miles on the St. Croix. Group Size: Like to keep it relatively small since there alot of miles to paddle. |