Well, no matter how much patience I have, I just can't seem to get any pictures up...
I'm pretty mad.
Oh well.
So, training is officially done.
In fact, today was my first day of "programming".
But let me back up a bit.
On Wednesday we had our Rockclimbing training,
Thursday was Biking. It was a blast. We did a bit of downhill - definitely some adrenaline there.
Then Friday was our Canoeing training. One of the important things we had to learn was how to "self rescue". That means that when/if you tip you need to be able to get yourself, two paddles, your canoeing partner, and the canoe safely to the side of the river. Learning how to do this requires you to actual tip. So we were forewarned that the training would involve tipping... well what you need to understand about tipping in the North Saskatchewan River this time of the year is that there are still 2 meter high ice/snow walls on the river sides. I couldn't breathe.
But it was actually a pretty good day. There were some nice little rapids that we made it through fine, and in the end had to tip on purpose.
Saturday was kinda a day off, except that I got asked if I wanted to go on a half for fun half for work canoe trip. They had to scout out a lower part of the North Sask River for an upcoming group. Of course I said yes. (If any of the Goossens are reading this these names are for you: "Sonders" "Devil's Elbow" "Briarlys" - do you recognize any of them? And did you go over any of them?) This time I was forewarned that the rapids were quite a lot bigger and harder and that there was a chance I would tip again (though this time at least by accident)... Not gonna lie, it was an intense day. We were on the river for like 5 1/2 hours, the rapids were huge, and my arms hurt so bad. But! We made it all the way without tipping and! My canoeing partner (Migges) and I surfed on a wave!! Oh boy... it was a rush.
Today, as I said before, was my first day of programming. We've got a group of 16 in right now. Pretty small group, but good for our first of the season. I was on Climbing today, which meant that I spent almost 5 hours belaying kids up and down the cliff. It was fun though... it's a good group.
The next two days I'm on canoeing...
I'm so beat though.... I gotta hit the hay.
loves you all.
5 comments:
Aw wow Liz, sounds like an amazing camp. Im so happy for you. But hearing all that stuff that you are doing, just makes me want to go to camp so much more =)
Praying and thinking of you =)
We had paintball today, it was pretty good =) SO hot though...
I remember having to tip my canoe to practice "water rescue" in the middle of the ocean at camp one time. Hated it. haha!
Sounds like a pretty hardcore camp, and lots of fun! I'm sure you're having the time of your life.
Ps. is Migges the German guy? hehe...
ha i cant believe you did Devils Elbow pretty freaky eh, the water must of been really cold
good luck with the rest of your program
goose
Hey Lizzie, love you so much. Great to hear you're enjoying your time and starting to fit in. Hope you're not too butch and wilderness cracked by the time I get back.
Hugs,
Andrew
Liz, sounds like you're having an awesome time!
I'm definitely jealous of the rock climbing. The freezing cold river? Not so much. :D Me and water don't do so well.
We're prayin for ya.
Good to get an update. :)
Grace and Peace,
Ryan
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