Author Archives: cathyqmumford

Amazing, last page of my journal, last day of my journey.  I do not think I could have worked that out if I tried. It was grey and a little cold this morning as I pulled Sparky out onto the … Continue reading →

Started off the day by portaging Sparky down to the base of the Falls. I climbed over some big rocks to get a better look and a few pictures. This morning the river was a little shallow and I had … Continue reading →

A long but successful day.  Started out at 7:08, into the mist. Portaged around the old dam, it was easy.  The river was nice in the morning but I had to get out and do a lot of dragging through … Continue reading →

A great day! Finally made lots of progress, 25 miles, I think. Off of map 12 and on to 13. Last night I ceremoniously removed Map 12 from the mapcase, put it in my spot for maps completed and placed … Continue reading →

What a discouraging day. It all started out beautifully.  Woke up just before first light, it was cool but the air warmed quickly as the shadows retreated. There was a thick mist on the lake this morning. The rising sun … Continue reading →

Not  a bad day at all. I didn’t make the miles I wanted to because most of the day was spent paddling into a stiff wind.  Woke up at my tiny makeshift camp on Mud Pond. Broke camp kind of … Continue reading →

What a long hard day! Got an early start up the last little bit of Umbazooksus Stream to Umbazooksus Lake and then across to Mud Pond Carry. I found the entrance to the carry easily enough, but that was where … Continue reading →

I woke up before sunrise this morning to a rainy drizzle, but it wasn’t cold. Rolled over and went back to sleep. I was startled awake by a noise down by the boat. Those old mom instincts kicked in and … Continue reading →

A great day of paddling. Started out at Big Duck Cove, passed Little Duck and then crossed the lake to the North East Carry. I was on the water by 8am. It was pretty chilly when I woke up this … Continue reading →

Started out cold. weather.com said 46 degrees but it felt cooler to me. I was on the water before 8am, no coffee or breakfast at the “site” too cramped, just time to move on. I wanted to be on the … Continue reading →