In early October, I ventured out to East Pit Lake, just north of Wabamun. The lake was lovely; the approach is the challenge here. The carry is about 1500 feet but with a 150-foot elevation change. I've always gone with others so we could cooperate for the carry; today was my first time on my own.
Getting down to the lake wasn't too bad. I just put the boat on my head and walked down. It was a bit stormy when I got there, with some chop and then a small rainstorm that I rode out under a willow bush.
The beavers have been busy with a much bigger lodge than last year!
As the sun came out, the paddle got nicer. There were a couple of guys fishing and one lone muskrat puttering along the shoreline.
The fall colours were great though.
After a couple of laps, it was time to hump the boat back out. I was glad I brought my regular shoes with me instead of changing at the truck and making do with sandals.
Knees making complaining sounds.
It wasn't terrible but the hill was long.
I managed to get back to the truck without setting the boat down so I'm calling that a win.
Overall, a pretty good paddle and nice to know I can do it solo, since my previous paddling partners are both hard-no's on this one!
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