Waldo Lake Kayak
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Start date: 08/23/2018
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 08/25/2018
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
This is a redo of the 2016 Waldo kayak trip. The objective is to paddle the length of the lake on two consecutive days camping one night on the north end and a second night on the south shore. The 2016 trip went smoothly given the great weather we had. Any routes undertaken on this paddle will take into consideration the weather and the lake surface. We will be flexible. A poor weather forecast for the proposed dates will postpone the trip or cancel it. Daily starts will be early to avoid the afternoon winds at this elevation (over 5000 feet) that can bring whitecaps to the lake surface. With early starts, we should be into camp by early afternoon. This will allow for day hikes into the Wilderness, swimming, or leisurely naps. I expect the mosquitos will not be a problem after a dry summer. Don’t expect it to be mosquito free.
The proposed trip is leave north lake put in by early afternoon, camp Thursday near outlet to North Fork Willamette, paddle to south end to spend Friday night, return to north take out by mid to late afternoon on Saturday, drive home.
There will be a pretrip meeting about a week before the trip. Unless you have done this paddle with me previously, it will be mandatory. The pretrup meeting date will be announced shortly after signup opens. I’ll provide a trip checklist for gear needed for kayaking, otherwise, everyone will be expected to bring appropriate camp gear. The kayak pace will be leisurely to moderate. NO sit-on-top kayaks. You will want at least a 12 foot touring kayak or it may be difficult to keep up with other touring kayaks. Spray skirts are advised. PFDs are mandatory and will be worn. All paddlers must be comfortable paddling in wave conditions as the surface can go from smooth to rough with little warning.
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Event Leader: Randy Sinnott
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Event Leader Phone: 541-915-0234
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Event Leader Email: randall.sinnott@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type:
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Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 156
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Season: 2018
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Kayak, paddle, PFD, whistle, sun screen, sun glasses (and items included on my kayak check list which I’ll provide.) Camp gear, food for two and a half full days. Water and a filter if you have one. I will provide one but more would be useful. Remember, all these items must fit into your kayak.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 14
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Member Fees: 2
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Elevation Gain:
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Non-Member Fees: 10
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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