Preliminary planning is underway for a 4 day, 3 night hike of the the Lacloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park. I have attempted this trip on two previous occasions, but have yet to successfully complete the 78(?)km loop. In 2008 a group of us started this trip, and turned back after day 1 thinking we hadn't made sufficient progress to push forward into day two. This trail is a loop with no 'bail out' options. You must return to the trailhead to get out. In retrospect, we had put close to a third of the trail behind us that day and should have pushed on. My second attempt, also with a couple of friends, was derailed by a very unhappy stomach which had been bothering me for a couple of days prior to starting the hike. I started the trip in the hope of feeling some improvement from being active and outdoors, but my stomach continued to be a problem. I opted to backtrack after a couple hours of hiking. My two friends Scott and Tova successfully completed the trail within the four days planned on. This year's trip will be towards the end of April. This seems a good time for avoiding the worst of the remaining snow and the arrival of biting insects.
Full details of route planning, meals and gear will follow soon!
