I want to paddle the Fraser River from Hope to Point Atkinson next summer. I have whitewater paddled for years and paddled from Point Atkinson up to Desolation Sound in chunks and bicycled from the Kootenays to Hope on the Kettle Valley Railbeds. Now it is time to tie it all together with a trip down the mighty Fraser. I floated a balloon here last year but didn't get much reply. Has anyone done this trip?
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Paddling the Fraser
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Dan_Millsip
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You won't be the first but you'll have a good time.
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I have paddled from Hope to New Westminster many times. Of course water levels can vary greatly. When in flood the whirlpools can be huge and cross currents tricky so I would recommend you wait until water levels are normal to low. I have seen trees that are partly submerged roll, shooting large branches upward.
Also be aware that there are numerous native reserves along the river and camping on them may not be politically correct.
Should be a nice trip.
Mary
Also be aware that there are numerous native reserves along the river and camping on them may not be politically correct.
Should be a nice trip.
Mary