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Downriver: Chase to Lafarge ♒ — 29 Comments

  1. Michelle and I so far – Will have a seat for a 3rd paddler or even a 4th if I get my act together – as I have an 18 1/2 ft canoe. Beginners welcome!

    • Michelle and I will be finishing at Pritchard. Her vehicle should be available to shuttle a couple of people if they decide to stop here as well.

  2. I will be driving my truck to Chase with my boat. Di is going to drop off my truck at Lafarge so my rides are taken care of. I can help with shuttling, but I need to know your plans too.

    • We would be using our yaks so would either need to shuttle our vehicle down river or get a ride back to Chase.

  3. I am kayaking. And also like Marguerite, I will need a shuttle to my vehicle down river or ride back to Chase. I plan to paddle to Lafarge.

    • I need to work at 3 in Kamloops, so will likely need to stop at Pritchard. Can I catch a ride with you? my kayak is 14′

      • Cindy – If you go with Greg you can leave your kayak with me at Pritchard and catch a ride back to Kamloops with Michelle likely in time for work? Then Greg could pick it up later, or I could bring it in. I live in Pritchard. I will let Greg and Michelle know.

        • I can drive to Pritchard and leave my truck there if that works. then I can take my kayak home. Just need to know where to meet up to load the kayak. Maybe Pritchard beside the bridge? What time?

          • I didn’t realize you had a vehicle! The best way might be to drive right to Chase and then shuttle back with Michelle and I when she takes me to Chase to pick up my vehicle. We can leave your kayak in my yard. That way you only have to unload your kayak once.

      • Cindy You can leave your truck at Pritch in my driveway if you like? And we can take you and your kayak to Chase. That way soon as you arrive back here you can load up and leave for work. You would have to get here a bit early so we have time to move the kayak over to my vehicle. I already have a J rack on the wagon so should only take about 15 minutes to transfer it over. To get here turn left off the bridge and go along River Rd. until you see a maroon station wagon with a green canoe on top parked in front of my place. How does 8:15 sound? Let me know which plan you prefer.

  4. Di is going to leave my truck at Lafarge after I unload the boat so I can drive 3 people from the end to the start. I will let the Prithcard people arrange their own transportation. See everyone at the park in Chase around 9:00. Turn into Chase and then cross the tracks on Pine Street, then follow 2nd avenue down to the park by the lake.

  5. OK Doug, either Marguerite or I can catch a ride back to Chase with you to pick up our vehicle. That would be great. Thanks

  6. A reminder of the road construction going on between Kamloops and Pritchard for the widening of the hwy. Speed limits vary 60km -80km in areas. Plan your time accordingly to get to Chase.

    • Update on this. Lots of construction between Pritch and about half way to Chase as well, but may ease off on Sunday. If the lunch stop is arranged a bit downriver from the bridge, there is a small patch of beach close to my place. WC and cold water replenishment available – so one can empty and refill if one wishes too. The river is really boogieing along so should be a fun time!

    • If you need a lift back to Chase Catherine, Michelle will take us back there and you can leave your boat in my yard as well. (We owe you a shuttle already 🙂 See ya on the water.

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