Easter Paddle

The docks, waiting on the shore for warmer days
The docks, waiting on the shore for warmer days

So it wasn’t the best day for paddling, but given how long winter has been and how I am kind of sick of skiing by now it seemed like a good option. Paddling buddies Mike, Fiona, and Kenzie came up from Regina to visit family in Saskatoon for Easter, but came early enough for a paddle.

The paddle starts and ends with a portage over snow mountain, then put in on an ice shelf
The paddle starts and ends with a portage over snow mountain, then put in on an ice shelf

It was actually ok once we got going, but it is pretty chilly and so on definitely needs the right gear (and a drybag of emergency clothes, just in case).

Mike, Fiona, and Kenzie, born Saskatchewaners and used to this type of thing.  Look at those smiles!
Mike, Fiona, and Kenzie, born Saskatchewaners and used to this type of thing. Look at those smiles!

Nothing motivates a person to cut down on splashy entry quite like sub-zero temperatures.

Graham being tough in C-1 by the power plant outlet that keeps (half) the river open
Graham being tough in C-1 by the power plant outlet that keeps (half) the river open