BC Rivers Day
Sunday, September 26, 2010
In celebration of BC Rivers Day, paddle with us down the Harrison River in the company of professional guides. You’ll be part of a giant flotilla of Voyageurs, canoes, kayaks, and rafts that will travel 18 km from Harrison Lake to historic Kilby. Along the way, a Chehalis cultural guide will show us ancient rock paintings and village sites, and share with us some of the stories and traditions that define the cultural wealth of the Harrison.
The Harrison is also wealthy in fish and wildlife values. The river supports all five species of Pacific salmon, and it was recently declared a “Salmon Stronghold” by river advocate Mark Angelo and the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council (PFRCC). The “Stronghold” designation offers effective new tools to protect the long-term survival of salmon in our backyard.
Trip Leaders:
Kelsey Charlie
Kelsey is a cultural historian with the Chehalis First Nation. He has a detailed knowledge of the cultural landscape and will take us to places along the river that are historically and spiritually important to the Chehalis.
Gordon Ennis
Gordon is a fisheries biologist who has studied and traveled the Harrison for years. His report for PFRCC helped to secure “Salmon Stronghold” status for the river, and he’ll help us to understand why the Harrison system is so good at producing fish.
Kelly Pearce
Kelly is a Hope resident and naturalist, with a detailed knowledge of the plants, animals, and cultural history of the North Cascades and Lower Fraser River Watershed.
Cost:
Note that family/group discounts are available.
* Paddle your own canoe or kayak --- $67 per person (includes HST)
* Travel by guided motorized raft: --- $90 per person (includes HST)
* Rent a canoe: $100 per person (includes HST)
* Paddle by Voyageur Canoe: $100 per person (includes HST)
Fee includes:
* Professional river guides.
* Powered safety raft escort.
* Bus transportation between Harrison and Kilby.
* Lunch and dessert beside the Harrison.
* 3 professional education leaders.
Pre-Register:
All participants must register and pay in advance so we know you’re coming. You can pay by credit card via this web site (click the “Register Now” button on the top right side of this page) or by mailing us a cheque. Either way, please pre-register with us online. Contact us at 604-869-1274 or by email at info@hopemountain.org if you have questions or need help registering.
Skill Levels:
Guided Motorized Raft participants are not required to have any experience or physical stamina. Rafts offer extra safety, comfort, and they're navigated by a guide. No paddling is required!
Voyageur Canoes offer good stability and are navigated by an experienced guide (from the rear). Your help with paddling will keep the boat on course, but is relatively easy and no experience is required.
Canoe/kayak participants do not require previous river experience. The Harrison has relatively gentle currents, and the presence of a motorized escort raft ensures rapid rescue if you accidentally overturn. The trip is moderate in terms of physical demand, though strong winds can sometimes affect how strongly you need to paddle downstream.
Paddlers are welcome to bring their own canoe or kayak. If you choose to bring your own watercraft, please note that we will be checking for the following safety requirements:
1. One lifejacket or PFD for each person on board.
2. One buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres long.
3. One bailer or manual bilge pump.
4. One sound signaling device, such as pealess whistle.
5. Secure buoyancy fore and aft.
We reserve the right to reject watercraft and return the participant's registration fee (less $20 admin. fee) if their watercraft is deemed unsafe or the appropriate equipment is absent.
Age Restriction:
Children 8 years old and up are welcome.
Itinerary:
Sunday, September 26th , 2010
8:30 AM – If you’re NOT bringing a boat, park your car at Kilby Historic Park (see map) and a shuttle bus will take you to Harrison Lake.
9:00 AM – If you ARE bringing your own boat, drive directly to Harrison Lake and park at the Public Boat Launch (see map). Unload your boat here.
All participants must register at 9:00 AM at the Public Boat Launch beside Harrison Lake and present their signed legal waivers to trip organizers.
10:00 AM – boats are on the water and paddling! River exploration with guided educational stops along the way.
12:00 Noon – lunch beside the Harrison River. More river exploration in the afternoon.
4:00 PM – boats arrive at Kilby. Shuttle bus takes people back to Harrison to retrieve their cars. People already parked at Kilby can drive home from there.
Meeting Place/Directions:
See PDF map of Harrison and Kilby.
What to Bring:
Participants should be prepared for the demands of changing weather and all belongings should be packed in water-tight bags (especially electronics!).
* Snacks and extra water
* Hat and sunblock
* Sun glasses
* Sturdy footwear - wool socks inside old runners work well
* Toque
* Rain gear
* Knapsack or carrying bag
* Polar fleece or acrylic/wool top (warm when wet)
* Retainer or string for glasses
* Complete change of clothes
* Short pants
* Wind breaker
* Camera
* Binoculars
Cancellations:
If a registration is cancelled 14 days or more before a program starts, we will refund the tuition minus a registration fee of $20. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the start of a program will not receive a refund. If we are forced to cancel a program, participants will receive a full refund.
A note about liability:
Hope Mountain Centre carries liability insurance and maintains an excellent safety record. Due to the nature of our outdoor programs, these trips do involve some personal risk. Hope Mountain Centre assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage to personal property and we will require each participant to sign a liability release and assumption of risk form.
While we love dogs, we ask that you please leave yours at home.
Reserve a spot now by registering through this website, or call us at 604-869-1274 or by email at info@hopemountain.org for more information.
In celebration of BC Rivers Day, paddle with us down the Harrison River in the company of professional guides. You’ll be part of a giant flotilla of Voyageurs, canoes, kayaks, and rafts that will travel 18 km from Harrison Lake to historic Kilby. Along the way, a Chehalis cultural guide will show us ancient rock paintings and village sites, and share with us some of the stories and traditions that define the cultural wealth of the Harrison.
Trip Leaders:
Kelsey CharlieKelsey is a cultural historian with the Chehalis First Nation. He has a detailed knowledge of the cultural landscape and will take us to places along the river that are historically and spiritually important to the Chehalis.
Gordon EnnisGordon is a fisheries biologist who has studied and traveled the Harrison for years. His report for PFRCC helped to secure “Salmon Stronghold” status for the river, and he’ll help us to understand why the Harrison system is so good at producing fish.
Kelly PearceKelly is a Hope resident and naturalist, with a detailed knowledge of the plants, animals, and cultural history of the North Cascades and Lower Fraser River Watershed.
Note that family/group discounts are available.
* Travel by guided motorized raft: --- $90 per person (includes HST)
* Rent a canoe: $100 per person (includes HST)
* Paddle by Voyageur Canoe: $100 per person (includes HST)
* Professional river guides.
* Powered safety raft escort.
* Bus transportation between Harrison and Kilby.
* Lunch and dessert beside the Harrison.
* 3 professional education leaders.
All participants must register and pay in advance so we know you’re coming. You can pay by credit card via this web site (click the “Register Now” button on the top right side of this page) or by mailing us a cheque. Either way, please pre-register with us online. Contact us at 604-869-1274 or by email at info@hopemountain.org if you have questions or need help registering.
2. One buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres long.
3. One bailer or manual bilge pump.
4. One sound signaling device, such as pealess whistle.
5. Secure buoyancy fore and aft.
Children 8 years old and up are welcome.
Sunday, September 26th , 2010
See PDF map of Harrison and Kilby.
Participants should be prepared for the demands of changing weather and all belongings should be packed in water-tight bags (especially electronics!).
* Hat and sunblock
* Sun glasses
* Sturdy footwear - wool socks inside old runners work well
* Toque
* Rain gear
* Knapsack or carrying bag
* Polar fleece or acrylic/wool top (warm when wet)
* Retainer or string for glasses
* Complete change of clothes
* Short pants
* Wind breaker
* Camera
* Binoculars
If a registration is cancelled 14 days or more before a program starts, we will refund the tuition minus a registration fee of $20. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the start of a program will not receive a refund. If we are forced to cancel a program, participants will receive a full refund.
Hope Mountain Centre carries liability insurance and maintains an excellent safety record. Due to the nature of our outdoor programs, these trips do involve some personal risk. Hope Mountain Centre assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage to personal property and we will require each participant to sign a liability release and assumption of risk form.
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