Kicksledding

I tried kicksledding for my first time and was impressed by both the speed and distance one can accomplish with the right conditions. It is a Scandinavian invention that is slowly gaining popularity here for a variety of applications, and can be operated in the traditional manner, by propeling yourself forward by kicking off with one foot, or harnessing a dog to it.

Fat Biking And Burning

From Franklin Island we had to deviate from a convenient snowmobile trail and continue on our own, adamant about completing our original plan on fat biking to Red Rock. It was quite a workout, a mix of fat biking and burning. We were able to bike for short stretches over frozen snowdrifts before becoming mired down in soft spots however we pressed and pushed on, and finally arrived at our destination.

Fat Bike To Red Rock

We were excited at the prospect of fat biking to Red Rock but our excitement turned to disappointment when we arrived at Snug Harbour and learned how much conditions had changed from our previous visit a week earlier. The ice over the bay, formerly exposed, was now covered with snow deep enough to make biking a struggle however we vowed to press on. We were grateful to the snowmobilers who left us with a compact trail to follow to Franklin Island.

Red Rock Walk

After a long snowshoe trek across the uneven frozen surface of Georgian Bay I reached Red Rock, both the island and the prevailing wind and wave side of the light tower sheathed with ice.

Double Duty

I borrow the rope from my boating safety kit to hang my bear barrel, attaching the canister to lob it over the branch first, as well as use it as an extra container.

Curves

This scene appealed to me with its common element of curves, of the pine, rock and the edge of the clouds.

Loaded For Bear

Ready to load everything I need to spend a couple of nights camping, via my 9-foot kayak. Storage is very limited but it all fits except for the bear barrel, which I strap behind the cockpit.