The Frog Hollow Paddle, held annually since the 80's, is not any ole paddle. It's what sets the boys apart from the men... or should I say 'men apart from the boys' ;) .
The 14 mile paddle down Buffalo Creek, PA - by tradition a 'male only' event - is a hallowed rite of passage celebrating all things manly/manliness in general, and also marks the start of trout season.
A record 115 men and boys participated this year. A hearty breakfast of Brian's amazing sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches was
the first order of business.
Around 10 am, a battalion of kayaks and canoes put in for what was to be a 6 hour slog. These brave warriors had wisely anticipated the length of the voyage. Thusly, their vessels were loaded with coolers filled with sustenance, i.e., beer. The water level was a keel-scraping, water-wading, toe-freezing 1.6 ft.
Mile after mile, they persevered. Then, at about midway through the journey, they came to The Chute.
The Chute has claimed many a victim in the past, and this year would be no different (pic below: a casualty of the voyage)
The survivors rallied, and pressed on with perseverance...For at the end of their voyage, a sumptous feast, and their women, awaits!
Here are the rest of the pics: Frog Hollow 2010 Pics
Watch the 2006 Frog Hollow Video
Check back soon for the this year's video!
xo Grace
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