I completed a gauntlet. 92 miles of the lower Wisconsin river. Starting in Sauk City, we'd go into the Mississippi and finish off in Wyalusing. The original plan was to go 18.5 miles per day, and finish it in 5 days, but the current was way up, so we'd finish in 4. Day 1 was 15.5 miles. I did this trip with two friends, all in kayaks
We got parking permits form grant county to leave cars at wyalusing. We hired a shuttle from WI river trips to take us, our gear, and boats to the start at sauk city (about an hour and 45 minute drive). Because of the drive and shuttle time, we wouldn't hit the water until after lunch.
We got parking permits form grant county to leave cars at wyalusing. We hired a shuttle from WI river trips to take us, our gear, and boats to the start at sauk city (about an hour and 45 minute drive). Because of the drive and shuttle time, we wouldn't hit the water until after lunch.
The current was up around 30,000, so we'd cruise through our 15+ miles in about 3-4 hours. It was very scenic. Lots of trees, and plenty of rolling hills. Once we got out of town, we saw no sign of man for the next 2 days.
We found a high sandbar and would setup camp, and cook dinner. Then the storm would roll in. We had a strong line blast through, only in about 20 minutes time. Thank goodness we had everything up by then, so we hunkered down and it passed soon enough.
We found a high sandbar and would setup camp, and cook dinner. Then the storm would roll in. We had a strong line blast through, only in about 20 minutes time. Thank goodness we had everything up by then, so we hunkered down and it passed soon enough.
I really enjoyed day 1. The strong current and great nature was a solid combo. There would be much more to come.
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