Scott MacGregor recounts his 'first descent' of Beaver Creek near Marmora, Ontario and how a series of less than desirable choices lead to a fun and interesting adventure.  

"Straight ahead as far as we can see is another 500 meters of ice.  To the right a flooded but open channel dekes into the woods.  We figure with the 50-year record high water and the constriction of the ice below, this temporary channel will link back up to the Beaver's main flow."  Turns out they figured very wrong!

Read the full I Hope I never Learn article in the Spring 2009 issue of Rapid.