SUMMIT SCRAPBOOK
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from the climb and/or related to the climb and the area or region.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006 (3:30pm EST)
(2:47 minutes, 1.3 MB) - 4 1/2 hours of canoe.

Monday, September 25, 2006 (3:30pm EST)
(2:47 minutes, 1.3 MB) - 4 1/2 hours of canoeing on Smoothwater Lake went not so "smooth" as a bit of a headwind and swells required the team to bail water at times. Great scenery and wildlife abound, including a huge lynx that was spotted on the shore. Camped on the lake now, the sun is coming out, but not-so-nice weather is in the forecast. That won't dampen the spirits of this group though, not with all the support and best wishes flowing in from across the country.

Monday, September 25, 2006 (6:00am EST)
(1:03 minutes, 496 KB) - gear is packed, batteries are charged, spirits are high, the hour is early, and the team sets out on the climb ... or the canoe, as it were, for the first leg of the trip.

Saturday, September 23, 2006 (11:30pm EST)
(4:58 minutes, 3.5 MB) - James relates the stories and details of the day's events up at Temagami Outfitters including gear preparations, canoeing, and analyzing of power requirements for the climb.

Friday, September 22, 2006 (7:30pm EST)
(4:49 minutes, 2.3 MB) - the team starts the day with some exciting introductions and warm welcomes to local schools. Next came a stressful, but temporary, glitch in the satellite communications system. After an hour of troubleshooting, this little hurdle was overcome and it was off to meet with Minister Ramsay. After all the planning and work involved to get to this point, it was an amazing day sharing visions of promoting health & fitness, tourism, and education in Canada. From there it was up to Temagami Outfitters for a great dinner and wonderful hospitality - not to mention a chance to grab some much needed rest up for a couple days before Monday's launch towards Ishpatina Ridge.

Friday, September 22, 2006 (1:00am EST)
(3:23 minutes, 1.6 MB) - the team lands in Ontario, loads up the van and heads out for a 7 hour drive up to the Kirkland Lake area before stopping to grab a bit of sleep.