We've gone cross country and now find ourselves in the beautiful town of Invermere BC. Time to practice, build up those muscles and get ready to launch! We've all reveled in getting back to our fur trade re-enactment roots. A voyageur shirt or strap dress feels a little like a welcome home.
Crossing the Continental Divide. Sir Alexander MacKenzie called it "The Lid of the Universe".
Clearly David Thompson had it harder taking this route with dog sleds and pack horses.
Clearly David Thompson had it harder taking this route with dog sleds and pack horses.
Kinsman's Beach in Invermere BC. The view from our campsite and where we will begin our training.
A mix of modern and historic! Our lovely camp.
Three Friendly Voyageurs!
Bad news..... Our canoe doesn't float.
Just kidding.... testing process to see how easily we can deal with swamping.
Just kidding.... testing process to see how easily we can deal with swamping.
Sleeping under the canoe. Graham, Leslie, Andy, Joe, Colin were tough! Matt and Katie like tents:(