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Conquer the Rivers - 2011

Conquer the Rivers - 2011. 6 Day mini-epic to battle the Bonnet, Jacques and Rouge Rivers. Table of Contents. Activities Fun Facts The History of these Waters Distances and Maps Facilities and staff, an appraisal Group Dynamics Pictures Rough Work References.

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Conquer the Rivers - 2011

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  1. Conquer the Rivers - 2011 6 Day mini-epic to battle the Bonnet, Jacques and Rouge Rivers Luke Porter 2011

  2. Table of Contents • Activities • Fun Facts • The History of these Waters • Distances and Maps • Facilities and staff, an appraisal • Group Dynamics • Pictures • Rough Work • References Please note that the slides contain animations and timed elements Luke Porter 2011

  3. Activities A day to day break down of what happened on the trip. Luke Porter 2011

  4. Sunday Sept 25th • Left the school a little after six in the morning • Arrived at Bonnet Rouge after about four hours • Quickly set up tents and circled up for a debrief • Chose the TL and ATL for the day • We were on the water just after noon • Even with scouting, it only took us about 3 hours to run the river • Deflated and rolled the rafts • Met our cooking groups and make dinner Luke Porter 2011

  5. Monday, Sept 26th • Woke up early to pack up our belongings • Make breakfast and lunch in our cooking groups. • Packed all of the gear in the trailer and debriefed the day • Ran the river again • Deflated the rafts, changed into dry clothes and started our trip to Nouveau monde • Set up camp at nouveau monde and made supper • Elected class reps. Luke Porter 2011

  6. Tuesday Sept 27th • Woke up early and made breakfast. • Changed into river gear • We were in the water by 10:00 and out by 12:45 • At 1:45 after a quick change and lunch we split into two groups • 1 group went on a hike to the seven sisters, the other learned haul systems, groups switched at 3:00 • When both groups were done we split into cooking groups to make supper • Wrote the rafting test that night after supper Luke Porter 2011

  7. Wednesday Sept 28th • Woke up early to pack our gear and make breakfast • Circled up and debriefed the day. Chose TL and ATL and hit the river • Got off the river in under 3 hours and packed up the rafts • Changed and loaded the busses, started the five hour trip to Excursions sur le Jacques • Arrived and set up tents as the sun was setting • Dinner groups cooked in the dark. • Free time was used for either a hike or studying for the SRT test Luke Porter 2011

  8. Thursday Sept. 29th • Woke up early that morning and made breakfast • Circled up and debriefed the day. • We were in the water by nine and ran the river in about four hours • After lunch, more studying for the SRT test that day at four • Wrote the test- everyone passed • Made dinner in our cooking groups and took shelter from the evening rain in the chalet Luke Porter 2011

  9. Friday Sept 30th • Woke up especially early to pack gear • Made a quick breakfast and lunch • Circled up to debrief the last day • Ran the river in about 3 hours before circling up one last time • Packed the rafts and changed • Boarded the buses for the 7+ hour ride home • Stopped for supper on the way home • Arrived at college, unpacked. Luke Porter 2011

  10. Fun Facts! Valuable knowledge for any guide who calls these rivers home. Get knowledge, get tips, get successful! Luke Porter 2011

  11. The Gatineau River • The Gatineau River meets the Ottawa River in Gatineau City • The Gatineau River is 386 km long • The Gatineau runs through 5 communities • The river may have gotten its name from Nicolas Gatineau, a fur trader who drowned on it in 1683 • It may also have gotten its names from Nicolas’ sons, who set up a trading post at the rivers mouth and named it after their father Luke Porter 2011

  12. Le Rivière Rouge • The river gets its name from the red tinge of the sands that line the riverbanks • The Rouge River eventually empties out into the Ottawa River • 17 communities can be found along its length • The river has two rafting sections – The Canyon and The Seven Sisters Luke Porter 2011

  13. The Jacques Cartier • The River Jacques runs through seven communities • The river is 161 km in length • 77% of the river’s length is flanked on both sides by protected lands • Over 23 species on mammals live on the lands surrounding the banks including moose, black bears, grey wolves and caribou Luke Porter 2011

  14. The History of these Waters Background historical information that guides would find indispensable. This is a sampling of the rich history embedded within these rivers. Luke Porter 2011

  15. The Gatineau River • This river was a central travel route for the natives • June 4th 1613 marks the day that Samuel de Champlain passed through the Gatineau River while travelling on the Ottawa River • The river is a large source of hydroelectricity • There is a stretch of river where the riverbed is completely covered by sunken logs- a remnant of the vibrant logging industry that flourished along the banks for almost two centuries Luke Porter 2011

  16. Le Rivière Rouge • Home of the Seven Sisters; seven waterfalls all very close together • The river is located halfway between Ottawa and Montreal, in the Laurentides • Its geographical co-ordinates are: 45.642778, -74.690833 • The Rouge River has carved itself a path right through the Canadian Shield Luke Porter 2011

  17. The Jacques Cartier • It is believed that this area has been inhabited by native for over 7000 years • In 1981, the Jacques Cartier park was created; it is over 700 sq Km • For the second half of the 1800’s and as recently as 1975, logging was a huge part of the economy of the area. • Samuel de Champlain also passed by this river, calling it the “Sturgeon and Salmon River” Luke Porter 2011

  18. Distances and Maps This section will cover maps and distances relating to the river’s length and their put-in and take out spots. There will also be maps showing how to get from one river to the other. They will all be in chronological order. Luke Porter 2011

  19. The Gatineau River • Our trip to the first river • 143 km • 2 hours, 35 minutes • The put-in and takeout • 19 km • 30 minutes Luke Porter 2011

  20. The Gatineau River The top half The bottom half Luke Porter 2011

  21. The Rouge River • From the Gatineau to the Rouge • 220 km • 3 hours, 12 minutes • The put-in and the takeout • 5 km • 10 minutes Luke Porter 2011

  22. The Rouge River The top half The bottom half Luke Porter 2011

  23. The Jacques Cartier • From the Rouge to the Jacques • 372 km • 4 hours, 20 minutes • The put-in and the takeout • 7.3 km • 9 minutes Luke Porter 2011

  24. The Trip Home • From the Jacques to Algonquin college • 624 km • 7 hours, 29 minutes Luke Porter 2011

  25. Evaluations & Introductions Evaluations of the staff and the accommodations along the trip. Luke Porter 2011

  26. Staff Cory Cam • He was a very vocal instructor • Let you know when you screwed up • Very knowledgeable instructor • Very confident instructor, certainly trustworthy • Very confidant instructor • He could laugh at himself - and did • Very much a believer in the hands off philosophy • He only gave us advice if we asked or were in a dangerous situation Luke Porter 2011

  27. Staff Michelle Alex • Taught rafting from her kayak • She was always available if we needed her • Similar ‘hands off’ policy as Cam, would rarely actively offer advice • Only female instructor on the trip, very good at taking slack for it • Very vocal instructor, he could always get your attention • Had a never-ending amount of funny stories • Always had tips for the boat leader • Had a ‘larger than life’ persona Luke Porter 2011

  28. Staff Joseph Tom • Very talented rafter, he would always help boats out of a tight spot • He really threw himself into the trip. • Sometimes he had too much of a presence in a boat, would take over control in we messed up • Solid leader • Very confidant, very knowledgeable • Trustable, you knew he could help you out of a tight spot if need be. • Didn’t leave much a lasting impression on the group. Luke Porter 2011

  29. Bonnet Rouge Pros Cons • Sheltered picnic area • 2 minutes to the beach • Fire pits • Out houses • Take out close by • Open field for games • No inside accommodations • No electricity • No running/potable water tap Score: 5/10 Luke Porter 2011

  30. Nouveau Monde Rafting Pros Cons • Fire pits • Raised sleeping mounds • Boardwalks • Electricity • Potable water • Hot water tap • Pools • Showers • Volleyball court • Inside facilities • 20 minute walk back from the put in • No sheltered eating area Score: 8.5/10 Luke Porter 2011

  31. Les Excursions sur le Jacques Pros Cons • Building with electricity and fireplace • Indoor bathrooms • Showers • Wash station for dishes • Large open field • No shelter outside of the lodge • Outdoor bathrooms Score: 7.5/10 Luke Porter 2011

  32. Group Dynamics A dynamic look at how our group reacted to being trapped with each other for 6 days, now with pictures! Luke Porter 2011

  33. Group interactions • During the trip, we passed from the forming stage to the storming stage • The lack of personal space and constant presence of other wore tempers very thin • The cooking groups were the largest source of hostilities • All things considered, it was a very entrance into the storming stage. Luke Porter 2011

  34. Good Times! Luke Porter 2011

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  36. For more information … • Bonnet rouge Rafting website: • http://www.bonnetrougerafting.com • Nouveau Monde Rafting website: • http://www.newworld.ca • Les Excursions sur la Jacques Cartier website: • http://excursionsj-cartier.com • And for water levels and rapid information: • http://quebecwhitewater.com Luke Porter 2011

  37. Rough work • I borrowed heavily from my rafting project for the assignment. I consider that to be my rough work • Here is a link to that folder: • Rough Work Luke Porter 2011

  38. References • (2011 April 8th). Rouge - 4) Les Sept Sœurs (Chutes) – (Seven Sisters). Retrieved from https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/4467/#zz qfv5icltceqpoContainerView66 • (2010 July 27th). Jacques-Cartier - 4) Tewkesbury. Retrieved from http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/5589/#zzq 6q9omgqua151ContainContai66 • Draft Design (2011). Whitewater Rafting Adventures. Retrieved from http://www.newworld.ca/en/ • (2008). Les Excursions Jacques-Cartier. Retrieved from http://www.excursionsj-cartier.com/ • [Aerial photo of the Gatineau River]. Retrieved October 2nd 2011, from; http://www.pleinairalacarte.com/en/map/qc/bonnet-rouge-rafting.html • [Aerial photo of the Rouge River]. Retrieved October 2nd 2011, from; (http://www.pleinairalacarte.com/en/map/qc/nouveaumonderafting.ht ml Luke Porter 2011

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