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...yer about to get a hefty dose of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Several rednecks are making their way north to invade your peace loving country and shred every wave east of somewhere in the middle of canada until there ain't nothing left. We were just wonder'n bout a nice little wave called high tension on the gat. and if it was running? Any canadian baco..er beta out there for us? How about the seven sisters on the rouge, is that going?

Just for kicks, we are planning on leaving NC early wed. morning (the 3rd I believe) and staying till about the 16th. Going to the Ottawa first, then Lachine and whatever else we can find. If anyone wants to paddle or show us any other cool rivers post here.

Will

hey will,
i just got back from the rouge, a few of the seven sisters are unrunnable at the moment, but several of the others are good to go. im not sure about the wave on the gat, but they got a ton of rain sat. night and it's probably cranking.
have fun on said trip.
Alden

always difficult to get the timing right on that high tension wave on the Gatineau, seems to be best when the river is medium-high. Go have a look and hope for the best. If it is in, its great.

The rouge seven sisters section is quite low for the main part of the run, no good play. A little high for running the big drops (the seven sisters), today at roughly 42, we have not run them above about 25 if I recall correctly. check the levels here http://www.canot-kayak.qc.ca/info_debit/index.html

You could still go run some of the drops on the seven sisters, I would suggest setting up some good safety as some of them are rather sticky at the bottom (don't ask how I know...)

hey kevin,
which gauge do people use on the gatineau? i know there's one on the maniwaki bridge -- is that what people use to determine river level?
Alden