Rossport to Michipicoten – Lake Superior – July 6-27, 2025

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Rossport to Michipicoten – Lake Superior – July 6-27, 2025
Rossport to Michipicoten, Lake Superior

Dates: July 6, 2025 – July 27, 2025
Trip Organizer(s): Sergey Strakhov, sergeystrakhov@yahoo.ca
Trip Type: Wilderness Exploratory
Group Size: max. 4 participants
GLSKA trip classification: C-3

Trip Description:

We will kayak from Rossport to Michipicoten (https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit…) from July 6, up to July 27, depending on weather, in 10+ paddling days (the most of the rest stops on the map can be used for camping, should we need it to rest longer or to stay safe if the weather turns bad).
The total trip’s time, including the rest, wind-bound and commuting days is estimated to 3 weeks. Total paddling distance is between 300 and 350 km depending on if we visit the Slate and Michipicoten islands, which will require calm weather. Joining for a part of the trip (for example from Pic River to Michipicoten) is possible too, but you will need to organize your car logistics yourself. We will get the forecast updates sent us via my Garmin sat pager on a daily basis. The car logistics and overnight accommodation before the start and after the finish will be provided by Naturally Superior Adventures.

Notes:

GEAR: Bring your own kayak and safety equipment, camping gear, food and supplies. A wet or dry suit is required as the water temperature of Lake Superior is cold at any time of year.
FEES: The fees of the outfitter for shuttling the cars ($295+HST a car) and camping with a hot shower available ($40+HST a person a night) have to be paid to the outfitter in advance. The camping fees in Pukaskwa National Park can be paid upon our arrival to the Visitor Center, where we are going to camp and rest (unserviced camping with shower at the Visitor Center is $28.50 a person a night; backcountry is $13.50 per person a night).
LAUNCH: July 6th, 2pm in Rossport Park or later if it is stormy (may need to camp or lodge at the launch). Depending on the wind and the launch time, we may choose to camp on Copper Island for the 1st night. Emergency exits are possible almost on any day during the 1st week of the trip. Once in Pukaskwa, exiting would require either to paddle back to the Visitor Center or forward to Michipicoten. We can camp for a night at the outfitter, or lodge at a motel before driving back to the city.

Meeting Location: We carpool to Rossport via Michipicoten where we camp at the Naturally Superior Adventures campground and get a driver(s) to shuttle our car(s) back to the exit.
Meeting Time: July 6th, 2pm in Rossport Park
Trip Maps/Charts: 2025′ Rossport to Michipicoten Kayaking Expedition – Google My Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1akySM3wfyH2kk2yIf1a_MQ6Ck3LBhg8)

Interested? Contact Trip Organizer by email (above)
Participants must be GLSKA members in good standing.

GLSKA Waiver

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (hereinafter the "Release Agreement") BY ACCEPTING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

DEFINITION

In this Release Agreement, the term Sea Kayaking Activities shall include but is not limited to: all activities, events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees and shall including moving water, still water, lake and ocean kayaking; loan or rental of kayaks (hereinafter "the boats") and other equipment; orientational and instructional courses, seminars and sessions; all travel, transportation, and accommodation; food, beverage including water supply, use of equipment, and multi-day camping or overnight stays in the outdoors.

In this Release Agreement, the term "Negligence" includes the failure by the Releasees to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful guide, instructor, trip organizer or sea kayaking operator would use under similar circumstances, or breach of any other duty of care imposed by law.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

Participation in Sea Kayaking Activities involves various risks, dangers and hazards including the risk of serious injury, paralysis or death. Sea Kayaking Activities often take place in remote wilderness locations, where assistance, medical and first aid services and evacuation may not be readily available, and communication may be difficult or not possible. The risks, dangers and hazards that may be encountered include, but are not limited to: accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from the departure point; slips and falls while getting into or out of the boats; overturning of the boats; loss of balance; impact or collision with objects; cold water immersion; repetitive strain injuries; dislocated shoulders; hypothermia; drowning; changing and inclement weather conditions including storms, high wind, high waves, and lightning; encounters with domestic or wild animals; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; negligence on the part of other participants; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES.

Please refer to the GLSKA Risk Management Strategy section of their website for further information regarding the risks, dangers and hazards that may be encountered during Sea Kayaking Activities.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (hereinafter the "Release Agreement") BY ACCEPTING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of the Releasees allowing me to participate in Sea Kayaking Activities as defined in this Release Agreement, I hereby agree as follows:

  1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the Releasees and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expenseor injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in Sea Kayaking Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN SEA KAYAKING ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE;
  1. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in Sea Kayaking Activities;
  2. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;
  3. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction; and
  4. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of Ontario and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Sea Kayaking Activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.