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Whitewater Paddling on the Wolf River

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022 - 5:30 pm through Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022 - 9:00 pm

Complete
Leaders: Joshua Faessler
Edward (Ted) Bilek
Caroline Rose
Required ratings:
R1, R1-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R1-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R1-OC2 (Open Canoe-Tandem ), R2, R2 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R2-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R2-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R2p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3, R3-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R3-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3p, R3p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3p-OC1 (Open Canoe-Solo), R3p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4, R4 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4p, R4p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem)

Event Information

Description

NOTE: If another driver signs up, we can add more participant slots - so sign up on the waitlist if interested! Please email me (Joshua) if you can drive or have any other questions.

 

EDIT: We are now planning to run the Wolf River, since it has enough water.  

EDIT: Since all paddlers signed up are intermediate skill level, we will plan on the Wolf River Section 4. Meeting will be at Big Smokey Falls Rafting at 10:30am, where we will buy permits and get a shuttle. If you are an R3p or above and still want to join, please contact the trip leaders. 

 

 

Trip Overview:
    Leave Madison on Tuesday Aug 16 evening after work.

    Drive to Tigerton, WI Boulder Lake campground near Langlade, WI and camp there on Tuesday night.  
    Paddle the Red Wolf River (class 2, with some class 3) on Wednesday.  
    Return to Madison on Wednesday evening.

 

Trip Details:

    PREREQUISITES:
    This trip is open to Hoofers who have completed the R1 rating (Intro to moving water) and the Standard Swim Test.

     

    GOALS:  

    Enjoy a night of camping and a day of paddling on the beautiful Wolf River.  

    Learn from each other about camping skills and whitewater paddling skills.


    ITINERARY:
    Meet at Memorial Union boathouse on Tues Aug 16 at 5:30pm.
    Drive from Memorial Union to Boulder Lake campground, White Lake, WI 54491.
    Camp one night at Boulder Lake campground.
    Drive from Boulder Lake campground to our Wolf River put-in at approximately 10:00 AM. (Might be Hollister Road, might be Herb's Landing, or might be Big Smokey Falls for shuttle to Otter Slide; the section depends on the level of participant skill)
    Shuttle cars 
    Paddle the Wolf River (4 hours)
    End around 3pm.

    Option for the group to do a second run of the section.
    Return to Memorial Union on Wed evening.


    CAMPING


    Camping costs are split among participants, and should come to about $6-11 each, depending on the number of people.

    The campground has restrooms and showers.

    Participants may borrow a tent from Hoofers if needed.
    Please see packing list below.

     

    FOOD
    Dinner on Tuesday: plan to eat before leaving Madison

    Breakfast on Wednesday:  Bring food to cook at the campground. Hot water will be available.

    Lunch on Wednesday: please bring food that can be carried on the river. Small dry bags can be borrowed from Hoofers.

    Dinner on Wednesday: Eat on our way home, probably in Shawano.  


 

    PACKING LIST
    Each person:
    Items with a star can be provided by Hoofers.

    Tent *
    Sleeping pad *
    Sleeping Bag *
    Pillow (bring your own or use your clothing)
    Toiletries for overnight (toothbrush, etc.)
    Headlamp or other light

    Breakfast food for Wednesday


    Change of clothes for sleeping - bring layers if it’s forecast to be cold.
    Change of clothing and shoes for paddling - something that can get wet. Plan on being completely immersed in the water. We will likely be swimming intentionally.

Hoofers can provide wetsuits and paddling jackets if the water's cold. Bring warm when wet layers such as wool, fleece, or other synthetic layers if you have them.
    Footwear that will not fall off in the water!
    Dry change of clothing (and dry shoes) for after the river.  


    Lunch food for Thursday
    Towel
    Plastic bags for wet clothing
    Glasses strap if applicable
    Water bottle
    Sunscreen
    Drybag for lunch *
    Helmet *
    Float bags *
    Sprayskirt *
    Paddle *
    PFD *
    Boat *

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