Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Thompson River @ Thanksgiving!

Warm Water in Western Canada? It's true! The Thompson River is one of Canada's paddling Jewels with big volume, fun waves and salmon spawning. Located along HWY 1 near Lytton. MAP ASCK will be facilitating this Classic whitewater trip to the Thompson River over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend.

  • This trip is open to any paddlers and families interested.
  • Transport options include transport in the AWA van or via personal vehicles.
  • The trip is equally enjoyable in any type of whitewater kayak (Playboat, Slalom, Creekboat).
  • We recommend that all participants have a solid roll.
Schedule:
  • Noon, Friday October 5th - Depart Calgary
  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday (AM) - Paddling on various sections of the Thompson (Features include The Frog, Lunch Spot Wave, Wall Wave)
  • Noon, Monday October 8 - Return to Calgary
Coaches:
Brace Lee + TBD

Cost: ~$425
  • $180 instruction/coaching
  • ~$125 AWA Van cost (based 7 on participants)
  • ~75 Food (Eating and cooking together)
  • Camping TBD

Here's a couple random looks at the river, from You Tube.
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3

If you are interested is this amazing trip, please contact me to reserve a spot.

Mike

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