Killarney Mountain Lodge Newsletter Fall 2007 at Killarney Mountain Lodge Killarney Ontario Canada


	A Wilderness Ontario Resort in the North With Outdoor Activity Programs Including Georgian Bay Cruises, Killarney Provincial Park Hiking, Kayaking and Canoeing Excursions.

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Holiday Greetings From the Easts

As the ice moves into the Killarney Channel, and Mother Nature shows her wintry side, the East family looks back over 45 years at Killarney Mountain Lodge, and 35 years at Killarney Outfitters.

Feeling a tad nostalgic, we felt that words from the past might be the best way to share with you our holiday spirit. And so, we give you a Christmas poem from 1978 that Maury and Annabelle sent out the old-fashioned way, 30 years ago ...

Our Reward

We're blessed to dwell where north surrounds,

Beyond the fevered pace,

To know each season's temperament

And cherish nature's face

This idyll, now our chosen home,

Allures the summer throngs
Who grace our modest hostelry
For nigh the season long.

To share this favoured land with you
Has been our best reward,
So thanks expressed at Christmastime
We think not untoward.

Maury East

1978

Best wishes for the holidays from the Easts at Killarney Mountain Lodge & Outfitters.

Climbing Silver Peak ... With a Canoe ??

Yes, you read correctly. July 2007 marked the world's first ascent of Silver Peak while portaging a canoe (at least we don't know of anyone else who has contemplated, let alone achieved this feat).

Glen McLaughlin and Blair Menard trekked, in their own words, "an honest 10 mile (16 km) day trip/hike - especially when we missed a marker and ended up on the wrong mountain top (with pictures to prove it), thus requiring us to double back to get to the proper destination - Silver Peak - likely one of the park's most difficult canoe portages."

When asked the obvious question "Why?" by Killarney Outfitters Manager and Assistant Manager Jenn Dryden and Meighan Artkin, Glen explained that "I had been thinking about this for no-less than 5 years. Friends have learned firsthand I like to bring out the best in people. I've also been known to set 'stretch goals' for myself, and with the best intentions, motivate others to participate."

Glen and Blair certainly stretched themselves last month. After negotiating with Jenn and Meighan for a weathered-but-lightweight canoe, the two adventurers set out.

On Friday, the 13th of July, they conquered the Peak, Ontario's fourth highest at 539 metres. Glen is pictured here with their canoe - on top of the world and happy to inspire other intrepid travelers to push their limits!

For all adventure enquiries (world firsts as well as gentle day paddles in Killarney Park), visit www.killarneyoutfitters.com, or contact Jenn or Meighan Toll-Free 1-800-461-1117 or paddle@killarney.com.