Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
2011 Club Event Ideas Meeting
You are invited to join us and share your ideas for 2011 club events. We'll meet at 2K Adventure Gear in Richmond at 7:00PM - Tuesday January 11th on the second floor of the store. If you are unable to attend, please share your ideas thru email and we'll be sure to include them at the meeting. We are looking for your input and ideas of the different types of activities you would like to see planned.
Now beginning it's second year, the club and it's members are excited to plan ahead and set some fun events on its calendar.
If you haven't stopped by the store lately, Rick and Company have been busy expanding with new products and now occupy the second floor.
See you there
- Snow Shoeing
- Kayak Instruction
- Water Familiarization In A Kayak (dumping on purpose with support team)
- Hiking For Exercise
- Backpacking
- Paddling Day Trips
- Paddling Camp Trips
- White Water Lessons
- Paddling Bed & Breakfasts Trips (2k sponsored)
- Paddling Pampered Paddle Trips (2k sponsored)
- Camping For Fun...
Now beginning it's second year, the club and it's members are excited to plan ahead and set some fun events on its calendar.
If you haven't stopped by the store lately, Rick and Company have been busy expanding with new products and now occupy the second floor.
See you there
Saturday, December 18, 2010
New Years Day Paddle
A very cold day. The water froze on the boats and Kilts adding about 10 pounds to the weight (or was that all the donuts Rick packed in the cockpit). We went from Keystone to Sping Grove in under 4 hours.
I wish there were more pics to share but my fingers didn't like coming out of their gloves. Click the link to see the pics.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/2K-Adventure-Gear/101527489886543#!/photo.php?fbid=172367569469201&set=a.172367522802539.31707.101527489886543&pid=315309&id=101527489886543
I wish there were more pics to share but my fingers didn't like coming out of their gloves. Click the link to see the pics.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/2K-Adventure-Gear/101527489886543#!/photo.php?fbid=172367569469201&set=a.172367522802539.31707.101527489886543&pid=315309&id=101527489886543
Scout the Nip 12/18/2010
Don, Bob and I took a walk along the Nippersink to check the Water and Ice conditions. Our thought was to see what type of Plan B location we might need for the 2K Adventure New Years Paddle.
We found that the creek was frozen in several places and unless there is a thaw, we'll have to go to Plan B.
Follow the link and enjoy the pics.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1257079469#!/group.php?gid=155600441117264
We found that the creek was frozen in several places and unless there is a thaw, we'll have to go to Plan B.
Follow the link and enjoy the pics.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1257079469#!/group.php?gid=155600441117264
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Snowshoe Sunday $25pp
Snowshoe Sunday $25pp
Glacial Park
Harts Road, Ringwood, IL
December 19
January 2, 16, 30
February 13, 27
March 13
Start your day with an invigorating hike through the woodlands of Glacial Park (site of the 2K Adventure Gear First Annual Glacial Park 5K Snowshoe Race, January 29, 2011)
We will meet in Glacial Park at 7:45 to enjoy our coffee and pastries buffet before heading onto the trails. Our 5K hike takes us up the kames, through the grasslands and over the wooded areas taking in the diverse terrain of the park.
Bring your kids and enjoy the sledding hill after your hike. (Don’t forget that the Nippersink usually stays open all winter and we kayak all twelve months. Join us for the Nippersink New Years Day Paddle.)
Package includes snowshoe rental (adult and youth sizes), breakfast pastries and beverages.
Allow 2 hours to enjoy breakfast and the hike.
Reservations can be made by calling 2K Adventure Gear, 815.862.1400.
Glacial Park
Harts Road, Ringwood, IL
December 19
January 2, 16, 30
February 13, 27
March 13
Start your day with an invigorating hike through the woodlands of Glacial Park (site of the 2K Adventure Gear First Annual Glacial Park 5K Snowshoe Race, January 29, 2011)
We will meet in Glacial Park at 7:45 to enjoy our coffee and pastries buffet before heading onto the trails. Our 5K hike takes us up the kames, through the grasslands and over the wooded areas taking in the diverse terrain of the park.
Bring your kids and enjoy the sledding hill after your hike. (Don’t forget that the Nippersink usually stays open all winter and we kayak all twelve months. Join us for the Nippersink New Years Day Paddle.)
Package includes snowshoe rental (adult and youth sizes), breakfast pastries and beverages.
Allow 2 hours to enjoy breakfast and the hike.
Reservations can be made by calling 2K Adventure Gear, 815.862.1400.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Snow Stomp race scheduled for January 29th
Just a reminder that there will be a 5k snowshoe race, the Snow Stomp, on January 29, 2011 at Glacial Park in Ringwood, IL. The Snow Stomp has it own web and can be viewed here. We are looking for volunteers (no experience needed) to help with this event. If you are interested, please contact Rick at the 2K Adventure Gear shop.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Wisconsin River Paddle - Plan On More Like This One
2Ks Wisconsin River trip went better than expected. The weather forecast said it would rain all weekend. We were so glad this wasn't the case. This time around, Rick, Boyd, Roy, Mike and myself met at the Rt. 23 bridge and the Wisconsin River. But before we put-in, there were the standard scouting missions to find the best breakfast and the best coffee. Needless to say, our scouting interfered with our scheduled put-in time, but it didn't effect our paddle. Saturday mornings weather went from rain to drizzle to overcast. By noon, the sun was beginning to peek thru the clouds and we were down to tee shirts.
Our original plan was to put-in at Spring Green at the Wisconsin River, find a sand bar for our first nights camp, continue our paddle on day two, then take-out at Boscobel. However, in the interest of combining a good river paddle with a bunch of relaxation, we shortened our paddle and decided to take-out at the Muscoda DNR landing. This allowed us to slow down and plan our next 2K guided paddle (Fall Foto Paddle) on this same stretch of river on October 16th-17th.
The distance from Spring Green to Muscoda is 21.9 miles. With the current, the miles go by easily. It was not difficult to paddle 5 miles in one hour. But this is not the pace that we will hold for our Fall Foto River Trip. Our goal then is to paddle and relax and to capture the beauty and spectacular colors of God's Fall season.
My favorite part of the trip was a toss between the sand bar Islands along the Lower Wisconsin State River way and camping on them. During both the paddling and camping segments we enjoyed each others company and were able to let loose and laugh. We all learned again the stuff we should leave at home and the stuff we should have brought. Our camp fire kept the sand warm and the sand kept our feet warm. After dinner and a couple hours of camp fire, we were ready to retreat to our individual tents. It was nice to pitch our tents on the sand wherever we pleased and even nicer not to have a rock or a tree root poking me in my side.
For more pictures, visit 2K Adventure group on facebook. Some of the guys will be posting more as time slides bye.
There were two other things that just - well call it lucky. As the day was on its way out, some fishermen made their way back to the boat landing. Being thirsty and knowing fishermen, Rick and I paddled across the river. I asked the fishermen if I could hitch a ride into town so I could buy a few brewskis. They talked - and honestly, I liked their idea better. For a nominal fee, they produced twelve beers on ice. 3 Guinness, 3 Leini original, 1 Dale's Pale Ale, 4 miller light, and 1 Supper Club. Thank you fishermen.
The other thing was, I finally tried on my Five Finger Foot Wear knock offs. They are water proof, fleece lined, and gripped well. I love them and they will be with me on all of my cold weather paddle trips.
Our original plan was to put-in at Spring Green at the Wisconsin River, find a sand bar for our first nights camp, continue our paddle on day two, then take-out at Boscobel. However, in the interest of combining a good river paddle with a bunch of relaxation, we shortened our paddle and decided to take-out at the Muscoda DNR landing. This allowed us to slow down and plan our next 2K guided paddle (Fall Foto Paddle) on this same stretch of river on October 16th-17th.
The distance from Spring Green to Muscoda is 21.9 miles. With the current, the miles go by easily. It was not difficult to paddle 5 miles in one hour. But this is not the pace that we will hold for our Fall Foto River Trip. Our goal then is to paddle and relax and to capture the beauty and spectacular colors of God's Fall season.
My favorite part of the trip was a toss between the sand bar Islands along the Lower Wisconsin State River way and camping on them. During both the paddling and camping segments we enjoyed each others company and were able to let loose and laugh. We all learned again the stuff we should leave at home and the stuff we should have brought. Our camp fire kept the sand warm and the sand kept our feet warm. After dinner and a couple hours of camp fire, we were ready to retreat to our individual tents. It was nice to pitch our tents on the sand wherever we pleased and even nicer not to have a rock or a tree root poking me in my side.
For more pictures, visit 2K Adventure group on facebook. Some of the guys will be posting more as time slides bye.
The other thing was, I finally tried on my Five Finger Foot Wear knock offs. They are water proof, fleece lined, and gripped well. I love them and they will be with me on all of my cold weather paddle trips.
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