Friday June 20th
Today was their first significant downriver run with rapids. Not to be. They covered 21 miles and only paddled about 6 miles in the boat. The first portage was around Separator Rapids, than they decided to skip Permanent Rapids also.
There really wasn't enough water to even make a choice. Just dry, bony and rocky. Fortunately or not, the river ran along the road most of the way. They ended up wheeling, walking about 15 miles today. While they did a little lining in the river the rocks were too slippery and water level to marginal even for that. Outfitter in Saranac said he would skip this section as it's really only passable in high water. Chris said this was their hardest day yet. Home tonight is Bakers Acres campground. Tomorrow they have 22 miles to cover to reach Plattsburgh.
posted by Earle
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