Team at David Thomson Statue

Heading out to Noxon

We bid Thompson Falls a sad farewell. What a beautiful town!!! Not to mention great people. Staying at Thompson Falls was a great experience. Thankyou for the amazing supper and breakfast!
Our next stop is Noxon. After a day of paddling, we will be stopping there for the night.

-Andrea

Thompson Falls, Montana

Yesterday was full of celebration. The Community of Thompson Falls welcomed Team Boona and the rest of the brigade. Team Boona welcomed Janis, Andrea, Emma, Oleg and Nan. There were many shared stories, laughter and smiles. The new members are eager to get started!

Another picture from Invermere

Jean and Dennis join other voyageurs in Invermere

Day 2 Canal Flats to Wasa

Boona was on the water for just under five hours today. The crew paddled 47 km, so they are averaging 10 km/hour. They packed up camp in Invermere this morning and relocated to Fort Steele where they will stay for the next two nights.

Invermere

May 31 to June 1 saw 9 Boona members arrive: Doug, Jean, Ray, Dennis, John, Tracy, Sam, Christine, and Brooke. We are here! Training lots of us in the bow and stern and learning figure of 8 paddle demonstrations with 9 other boats, then a parade up to the statute of David Thompson and wife, Charlotte Small, filled up June 2. On June 3, at 7:30 a.m. we arrived at the put in, and off we go.