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Sierra Club
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October, 2007 |
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Sierra Club
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October, 2007 |
| Date | Title / Location | Rating | Leader / Contact | Bring | $$ |
| Saturday, October 6 10:00-3:00 |
Canoe Des Plaines River Russell Rd. to Wadsworth Canoe Launch, Wadsworth |
(3,2,3) See Ratings |
Barbara Bell
847-367-4253 barbara.bell@illinois.sierraclub.org |
Water, hat, sunscreen, lunch. | $24 |
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Evan Craig
847-680-6437 evan.craig@illinois.sierraclub.org |
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Canoe the Upper Des Plaines River from Russell Road near the Wisconsin border to Wadsworth Road. Cosponsored with the Lake County Forest Preserve, whose guides will teach about area wildlife. We will stop for lunch along the way and paddle leisurely enjoying the trees changing color. The Forest Preserve supplies canoes, PFD`s, and guides. |
This is outing requires paddlers to have the ability to power, accurately turn and position a canoe in slowly moving water for several hours, and will begin with a review of stream paddling skills on shore. Participants must fill out the On-line Questionnaire and be approved by the leader in advance. As indicated in the Rating, weak or unskilled paddlers will find this outing challenging. Use the questionnaire to help you consider whether this trip is right for you. Print and sign the Liability Waiver and send it with the deposit to hold your spot. Trip cost includes canoe rental, reduced if you bring your own. Carpooling encouraged. | ||||
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LIMIT 24, MINIMUM 10 - Reserved: 8 [6 Stern, 2 bow (2 kayak)]. Waiting List: 0. Updated 9/29/07 |
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