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.