ITINERARY FOR COPPER ISLAND KAYAK CHALLENGE
Terry and I got out the maps this morning to measure some of the distances between various points on Copper Island and reconcile our fantasies with our 65-and-67-year-old bodies. We’ve come up with an itinerary that is based on good weather conditions, so of course not only are the distances estimated, the entire itinerary is subject to change and chance.
MONDAY August 25th: leave Copper Harbor, arrive at Gina Nicholas’ house, Smith Fisheries Rd, accompanied by Evan McDonald, Erika Vye and Steve Brimm. 22 miles
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TUESDAY August 26th: from Gina’s house around Bete Gris, may stop at South Point McKenzie cottage for internet access if needed, on to camp at Brunette Park. 12 miles
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WEDNESDAY August 27th: Brunette Park to Louis Point, stay at Jane Pallin’s brother’s cabin, Jane and friends to accompany us part way. 18 miles
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THURSDAY August 28th: Louis Point to South Entry. Lunch with Belotes at Sunrise Beach, they accompany us to South Entry. Camp at White City? Island in the canal? mouth of the Snake? Princess Point? Libby Meyer should be with us by this time. 16.5--20 miles
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FRIDAY August 29th: through Portage Lake, under the bridge to stay overnight at Churning Rapids. We are hoping that various friends and neighbors will be joining us as we go through the Houghton/Hancock area, maybe stopping somewhere for lunch together. 16--20 miles
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SATURDAY August 30th: from Churning Rapids to Ekstroms’ cottage for lunch, on to camp at the mouth of the Gratiot, joined by Ekstrom family members. 15.5 miles
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SUNDAY August 31st: from mouth of the Gratiot to Kurtzs’ at Eagle River 10.5 miles
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MONDAY September 1st: Kurtz’s cottage to Rose’s Silver Island. Bill and Nanno have agreed to let us have friends join us for sauna and feasting. We’re hoping they can make it too! 10.5 miles
Geoheritage site: Silver Island
TUESDAY September 2nd: Silver Island to Copper Harbor to return the tandem kayak to Sam’s Adventure Company. 10 miles
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