HW OUTING: MIDWAY RIDING AND RIVER FLOATING

Been away from the computer for two weeks so I am a little late with this post but better late than never.

Nine Holy Wow Gang members joined Andy Vandendool  in Midway for three days of riding and river rafting. It was a blast. We quickly found out that Midway is more than a gas station on Highway 3. The camp site, down along the Kettle River, is just a gem, at $10 per night for tenting and a buck for a shower(you are encouraged to shower with your significant other) it is a bargain and beautiful at the same time.

There really are trails in Midway, and Andy showed us a great selection of real single track. The up and down factor is very real here and the exposure is nice and steep. Quite the challenge. You need your best balance and steering to be able to navigate the labyrinth of narrow trails that skirt the US border on the north facing slope just above the camp ground. Great riding.



The Kettle River provided the rest of the entertainment for the afternoons.  Two hours of luxurious floating and paddling led us from the bridge 10km up the road from Midway right back to the campsite. A few cold drinks the odd tipping canoe, and numerous swim stops, kept us refreshed.along the way. Bald eagles, coyotes, deer, and other forms of wild life joined us on the journey. A special place.

The nightly campfire was a welcome event to warm and soothe tired paddling and pedaling muscles, however it did not last must past 10 o'clock. Was it too much fun during the day or are we starting to show signs of aging. Must of been the sun.

Thanks Andy, for the invitation and the hospitality. There was some talk about making it an annual. I am in.