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at Middle Saranac Lake, one of our favorites places to paddle. We
crossed Middle as the winds died down, and paddled into the river
from Middle to Lower. is section can be glorious, the saturated
colors of fall stunning us as we rounded each sinuous bend. Race
rules require that you carry your boat around the two locks, the
first into Lower Saranac Lake and the second into Oseetah Lake.
On this journey, we visited with the lock tenders and helped them
operate the gates while swapping stories about the crazy things that
can happen during the race. Once past the locks, it was home sweet
home for several of us, as just around the corner is Lake Flower and
the finish line. No crowds greeted us, nor did the booming voice of
Brian McDonnell megaphone our names as we crossed the finish
line, but a barking dog, a couple of loved ones, and our faithful pit
crew were there taking photos of our completion. We paddled and
portaged the 90 miles at a relaxed pace, and saw and experienced a
lot more than we would have otherwise. Our Mock 90 will always
be etched in our memories for the year that we kept tradition and
friendship alive.
Hope to see LOCALadk readers come out and support the
Northern Forest Canoe Trail and the Adirondack Watershed
Alliance for the 90 Miler. Come as a spectator, competitor, pit crew
or volunteer and we will see you at the start line.
