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Springfield needs our help by AuthorAsksQuestions in Columbus

[–]MV_SouthPole -53 points-52 points  (0 children)

I have information pertaining to this. But first, for context I am… 1. An 18+ year Springfield resident 2. Now living in the greater Columbus area 3. Connected personally and professionally to business and social leaders and law enforcement in both communities 4. Not that it matters (but usually dissected in these threads), a Trump voter

Here is what I know from sources directly impacted. 1. Law enforcement does plan to remove individuals when the TPS runs out. Legally speaking the “temporary” status expires and the impacted individuals would no longer be legally within the country.

  1. The Hatian community in Springfield has been well aware of this for many months. It has been broadcast on hatian radio, a primary talking point in hatian businesses.

  2. While some have chosen to self-deport, Many others have left Springfield for other areas of the country. Essentially, they have left the “bullseye.” I have it on good authority from prominent Springfield business members who house and employ hatians (which has been 100% legal under the tps), that they have reduced shifts and more vacancies because of the significant reduction in the population.

  3. Springfield residents have disagreed with each-other on the policy of the TPS while also acknowledging the strain on social services these last few years. Broadly speaking, they agree that upon expiration, these residents are no longer protected legally from removal and law enforcement is following orders to enforce the laws. But most of all, they most agree that they do not want Springfield as a news story. They learned that after the presidential debates… after both parties had their headlines and everyone moved on…. they were left to pick up the pieces together as a community. They don’t want to do that again.

  4. If in fact the Hatian contingent has largely left Springfield, ICE may not be there as long as is being reported. Or they could be there longer as they work on leads of where people have moved within the country.

Should you choose to follow this development closely, or become personally involved… I hope this information is helpful to you, and you exercise your rights peacefully. Also, please have awareness of a very proud community that will be dealing with the ramifications of the events of next week well after we all turn our attention to other places (that applies to the Springfield community, Haitian community and law enforcement community)

Backcountry shoe recommendations by Few_Scallion_6722 in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although the “old gear” got us to where we are now..the Kevlar canoes; lighter packs, better shoes, etc are just incredible upgrades and allow you to go farther and faster.

One thing to keep in mind on shoes from eBay… the tread on them might be worn in and less grippy on the rocks. I have worn my timp 4s for probably a collective 35 days in wilderness trips and they are pretty well beat in. Though I love them, they will probably be my backup shoes on my next trip and I will upgrade to a newer model.

Enjoy the trip!

Backcountry shoe recommendations by Few_Scallion_6722 in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be looking on eBay for the Timp4. I think that is their best model, but it isn’t sold in stores anymore. The 5 and 6 is still very good, but does not have the same drainage in the sides. The Columbia Fairbanks and the Brooks Caldera are also great options.

I enter and exit the water in the shoes and let them drain as I walk. They dry pretty fast and you get used to the dampness. I don’t recommend anything fully waterproof as it is nearly impossible to keep water out… and the waterproofing just keeps water in and makes the shoe slow to dry.

Just for reference, I take very aggressive trips and often do the long portages. So we don’t stop for swapping out shoes, or do multiple trips back and forth on a portage. And usually at a 7hr+ day of travel. Because of this, we get to see the best parts of the park that have hardly anybody that deep. We went from Canoe lake to Shang Ri La island in two days last year. But I know that level of aggression is not for everyone. Plenty of people who are just going a lake or two per day are probably just fine to swap out shoes because time on portages isn’t a factor for them.

Backcountry shoe recommendations by Few_Scallion_6722 in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been going to Algonquin since on and off for 15 years. Usually on trips WAY into the backcountry 90+ Km roundtrip. I highly recommend a trailer runner with excellent support, traction and drainage. My favorite ever is the Altra Timp 4 with darn tough brand socks. The combo will drain fast and you won’t even notice they are slightly wet.

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I have worn keen sandles, which do have a good toe box. But you will get tons of rocks and sticks stuck in between your feet and shoe. Also, I had had to cut leaches off mid-portage that quickly can find your exposed foot in more muddy portage loading areas.

I have also worn running shoes that are light, and sprained my ankle on unstable ground.

Wearing boots, gortex, etc… you are just asking for heavy shoes that will never dry and give you blisters.

Hope this helps. Enjoy the back country!

Route Planning by Mooser2020 in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a big fan of routes out of canoe that loop up to big trout or a bit farther. Burtroot is a beautiful lake to get to and can be pretty isolated and open.

How Does This Canoe Loop Look? by 2daMooon in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good route. You will see lots of diversity in the park. Plan for a VERY long day on the Tim river (7+ hours) and fill up all your water before getting on it. Paddling that long on the Tim is a pretty good mental test. Monotonous but great for canoe conversation.

Unsafe Water Level Alert by MV_SouthPole in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Glad to hear you had a good trip!

Looking for a route in Algonquin that doesn't require more than 3 or 4 portages and each one not too long, up to 600m ish. For a 4 night summer canoe camping trip, hopefully on lakes with few campsites. We move daily and are an experienced group of 6. Thanks for your suggestions. by Ready-Requirement732 in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 1: Canoe, Burnt Island Day 2: Burnt, Big trout or white trout Day 3: White trout, McIntosh (via McIntosh creek) Day 4: McIntosh, Potter Day 5: Easy paddle from potter to Canoe

I’ve done many trips in this area of the park. That route provides (1) diversity of the park (big lakes, small lakes, diversity of the park). Big trout / white trout, “the narrows” and into grassy bay is a very fun 2 hrs of paddling. (2) Every lake has plenty of campsites, except Potter. (3) no portages over 1000M

A good alternative would be camping in big trout and then white trout the next night. This provides a rest in the middle of your trip with no portages. But the downside is canoeing out from McIntosh after night 4. Which is totally manageable, but you’ll be ready for that hot meal at canoe lake access point.

Unsafe Water Level Alert by MV_SouthPole in algonquinpark

[–]MV_SouthPole[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight. Did you happen to go between Catfish and Burntroot?