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Tag Archives: trip report

Trip Report: Backcountry Hike-In at Bon Echo

Essens Lake in Bon Echo

Once I received the news from my doctor that there were no torn ligaments involved with my knee injury, I made plans to head into Bon Echo Provincial Park.

Posted byKate MonahanOctober 16, 2017Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, Bon Echo Provincial Park, camping, Canada, hike, hiking, Ontario, trip reportLeave a comment on Trip Report: Backcountry Hike-In at Bon Echo

Scouting a New Route

Carlyle Campsite

Jenny and I said good-bye to our clients, consolidated gear, repacked her tripping canoe and headed out to paddle Carlyle Lake for a short scouting mission.

Posted byKate MonahanJuly 28, 2017Posted inOutdoorsTags:canoe, canoe trip, canoeing, outdoor adventure, trip report, Wild Women ExpeditionsLeave a comment on Scouting a New Route

Abbreviated Trip Report: ODAN Canoe Trip

ODAN canoe trip

You may find it hard to believe, but before last weekend I’d never paddled in Algonquin Park.

Posted byKate MonahanMay 2, 2017Posted inOutdoorsTags:Algonquin College, Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin Park, Algonquin Provincial Park, backcountry, canoe trip, ODAN, trip report

September 25th: David Creek and Bell Lake

David Creek and Bell Lake

Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016 Weather: 18 degrees Celsius, sunny Distance: ~6 kms paddling plus a 200m portage from David Lake into David Creek and a 745m portage between David Creek and Bell Lake

Posted byKate MonahanOctober 8, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, Bell Lake, camping, canoe trip, David Creek, David Lake, Killarney Provincial Park, outdoor adventure, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions

September 24th: Silver Peak

Silver Peak

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016 Weather: 17 degrees Celsius, sunny Distance: ~9 kms of hiking to summit Silver Peak

Posted byKate MonahanOctober 7, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, camping, canoe trip, David Lake, hiking, Killarney Provincial Park, outdoor adventure, Silver Peak, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions

September 23rd: Balsam and David Lakes

Balsam and David Lakes

Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 Weather: 15 degrees Celsius, partly sunny Distance: ~10 kms of paddling and 695m of portaging through Balsam and David Lakes

Posted byKate MonahanOctober 6, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, Balsam Lake, camping, canoe trip, David Lake, Killarney Provincial Park, outdoor adventure, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions

September 22nd: Bell and Three Mile Lakes

Bell and Three Mile Lakes

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 Weather: 17 degrees Celsius, rainy afternoon / night Distance: ~5 kms along Bell and Three Mile Lakes

Posted byKate MonahanOctober 3, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, Bell Lake, camping, canoe trip, Killarney Provincial Park, outdoor adventure, Three Mile Lake, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions

Trip Report: Fall Equinox Killarney Canoe Trip

Silver Peak

My sixth and final canoe trip of the season for Wild Women Expeditions.

Posted byKate MonahanSeptember 28, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, camping, canoe trip, Killarney Provincial Park, outdoor adventure, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions

Abbreviated Trip Report: September Killarney Canoe Trip

My fifth canoe trip of the season for Wild Women Expeditions.

Posted byKate MonahanSeptember 20, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, camping, canoe trip, Killarney Provincial Park, outdoor adventure, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions

Trip Report: Carlyle and Johnnie Lakes, Round 2

Carlyle Canoe Trip through Carlyle and Johnnie Lakes

My fourth canoe trip of the season for Wild Women Expeditions.

Posted byKate MonahanAugust 31, 2016Posted inOutdoorsTags:backcountry, camping, canoe trip, outdoor adventure, trip report, Wild Women Expeditions, women and girls

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