The Paddler Autumn/Fall issue 2017

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Andrea and Oban at the waterfall
pines including the three sisters. The route led to
Chee-Skon-Abikong (Spirit,Rock), the place of
huge rock lake. The Rock, a jagged pillar of rock
standing guard against a crumbling cliff face. There
was a small sting in the tail as the wind picked up
requiring us to bay hop and traverse back to Alex
against strong winds and waves. Our time in this
sacred and spiritual place was over, for now.
We dipped our silver wings and roared back
over the tree tops leaving this Temagami firmly
lodged in our hearts. We will be back running
retreats for our own customers in future to help
share this place in a respectful and authentic way.
We came to find Canadian Canoe Culture and
left overflowing with inspiration and warmed
hearts for new paddling expeditions and trips.
We had the privilege to paddle and share the
trip with many incredible pioneers and outdoor
people including Steve Bruno and Trish, the army
of racers in the Muskoka River X, Randy and
Lynne from Algonquin Outfitters and of course
Hap, Andrea and Oban who shared their world
with us. The journey doesn’t end here, it is
merely a rest stop before paddling on.
Temagami, Ontario is an accessible wilderness
paradise located a few hours north of Toronto.
Perfect for paddlers from the UK and Europe
wanting to explore and witness, some of the most
incredible wildlife and countryside in Canada.
Bios
Richard Harpham is a human powered adventurer and
inspirational speaker who has completed over 9,000 miles of
expeditions by kayak, canoe, bike and on foot including
exploring the Yukon, cycling the Sahara and Canada’s Inside
Passage. At home he runs www.canoetrail.co.uk, a
watersports and adventure business with his wife Ashley in
Bedfordshire providing qualifications, canoe camping,
coaching and paddling trips to some of the UK’s and world’s
best locations. He is the editor of Bushcraft and Survival
Magazine and writes for Outdoor Adventure Guide and
Paddler magazine. His adventures are supported by: Flint
Group, Paramo Clothing, Olympus Cameras, Silver Birch
Canoes, Bamboo Clothing, MSR, Canadian Affair, Osprey
Rucksacks, Reed Chillcheater and Exposure Lights.
Follow Rich on his adventures
@myrichadventure www.richadventure.com
Hap Wilson is a prolific writer, wilderness explorer and canoe
guide. A former park ranger and outfitter Hap and his wife
Andrea run Cabin Falls Eco-Lodge and eco trail building in
Ontario. Hap has been a driving force in saving many areas of
prime pine forest as an environmental activist and had
written many guide books sharing his knowledge of over
60,000kms of wilderness paddling by canoe, on foot and
snow shoe. Hap is a self taught writer, photographer and
artist and is one of North America’s best known wilderness
guides. Hap received the Bill Mason Award for services to
conservation. Hap is supported by Swift Canoes. Hap’s latest
book was released recently, a novel entitled ‘River of Fire’.
You can follow Hap and Andrea at
www.hapwilson.com
Cabin Falls Eco Lodge