The Magnificent 7 met at the circle and after signing up with frozen fingers made our way to the McCabe Lake trail head. The trail surface was a mix of rock, hard packed snow and a lot of ice. Cleats were the order of the day for foot wear. There were a few slips and a couple of falls but everyone made it back to the vehicles safely. Good hike, good day and good company.
Coureurs de Bois Outdoors Club
Located in Elliot Lake, Ontario, the "Jewel in the Wilderness" Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more information.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
SATURDAY HIKE/CAMPFIRE
On Saturday March 30th we will be having a fire and cookout for all the members.
Meet at the Scotia bank for a 10am departure and we will be going to Stanrock road and parking on the road at the Rye Lake trailhead, near the dumpsters.It will be an easy walk to the lake where there will be a fire going all ready to cook your lunch.
Come out and enjoy the friendship and fresh air.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
SHERRIF CREEK MONDAY AFTERNOON 2024 03 25
Today 13 plucky seniors trekked around Sherriff Creek under partly cloudy skies but warmth’s temperatures. The leader wanted everyone to park at the field parking lot and start our hike there (just to add a few more kms!). Trail is in decent shape and few icy spots - even the board walks were ok. Birds were out - heard a blue jay and a woodpecker. Creeks are really running - should be awesome after tomorrow’s rain! A good hike for 4.8 kms - must have tuckered everyone out cause only 2 at McDonald’s after - shoutout to Jen Hutt for some fine sweeping!
MONDAY MORNING HIKE 2024 03 25
The plan was to do the Porridge lake trail, and we started off prepared to do so. However, the plan morphed into a slight "adventure" and we ended up down near the Esten lake boat launch and on the way I was shown another way into the Nordsten woods area. 8 of us did 7.3km in and out and even though I took 4 pics not a single one was saved in my cellphone gallery, if I can find them I will post them.
HIKER CHICKS GET TOGETHER
We will be going to Gilbertson’s Maple Products on St Joe’s Island on Tuesday, April 9th. Details emailed to all ladies. If you plan on attending, RSVP REQUIRED BY MARCH 28th.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
BEAVER MOUNTAIN 2023 03 23
Mother nature dropped between 8-10" of snow overnight giving our group of 13 the opportunity to put the snowshoes back on for our 4km snowshoe up, around then back down Beaver mtn. Could not have asked for a nicer day to spend with fellow members.
Friday, March 22, 2024
PLAN B 2024 03 22
Ten hearty hikers set out to hike to McCabe lake that the leader had checked out the day before, but she didn’t check far enough and low and behold there was an raging creek that kept us from hiking any further although we did try to go around the fast moving stream.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
NORDSTEN WOODS 2024 03 19
A big thank you to the 12 hikers who were able to join me on our hike out to the Nordsten woods area this morning. A nice layer of snow blanketed the trees giving us that magical feeling as we snaked our way up, down, and around the trail system. A total of 3.8km was done in approx 2.5hrs, appreciate Jane volunteering to be sweep.
CAMP THOMPSON 2024 03 18
The day could not have been better. Sunshine, cool temperatures, a light dusting of snow and eleven keen hikers ready to enjoy the hike to Camp Thompson. It was a new trail for many in the group, and it did not disappoint.