It has aleady been ten years since GC4DTHM: maskwA weekeNd Geocaching powEr traiLs took place 07/19/2013, so it is definitely time for a sequel!!! 

This event is being held in memory of Eric Schellenberg, aka Erocks, who passed away of cancer in May 2020. Though it has already been three years since his death, the memories we made together have never faded. We met at GeoVenture in August 2011 and became instant best friends. We started dating in May 2012 and shortly after he introduced me to The Maskwa Project, which quickly became our favorite camping retreat. We came here together all seasons, summer to winter, and created so many amazing memories together. He was co-host for the first "maskwA weekeNd Geocaching powEr traiLs" held on 07/19/2013 (GC4DTHM).

When prebooking my camping for this summer, I discovered that The Maskwa Project had the lodge and both yurts available September 29-October 1. It was the perfect opportunity to host another event here so I prebooked it all. I also prebooked my favorite yurt for the weekend of August 11-13. This would give me the opportunity to focus on all the amazing memories and celebrate his life while hiding geocaches to be published for the event so those in attendance have the chance at receiving an FTF!

The weekend before this, August 5-7, a friend of mine asked me to go camping and canoeing but had nothing reserved. I contacted the manager here and we were able to try one of the new prospector tents. My goal was to hide geocaches along the Maskwa River while we were out canoeing. Through research, I discovered there were six portages and I wanted to hide one near each. I knew Erocks would have loved to do this and it made me smile to know that he would be happy I am doing it now. I managed to hide one in the vicinity of the first four portages.

During the weekend of August 11-13, I brought sixteen more geocaches to hide, but it was raining on and off all weekend so I wasn't able to hide them all. I managed to place six: an ammo can, a small lock and lock, two preforms, and two size others. It is my goal to hide more in time to be published for the event.

The Maskwa Project

The Maskwa Project is a low cost wilderness retreat center which has no running water in the lodge or yurts. There is a newer washroom facility on site with toilets and showers for both men and women, as well as one that is for accessibility. The electricity is gas generated with solar power upgrades. There are canoes, kayaks, and a paddle boat, with a variety of life jackets and paddles available, all included with the camping fees.

For more details:

1 - HOME | maskwa (maskwaproject.org)
Info about the three year project plan to complete upgrades 2018-2020

2 - Facebook: Maskwa Project
The manager says this is where the most current info is. There are lots of photos to look at.

Here are links to Maskwa River map sources:

1 - Maskwa River Map - Stream - Manitoba, Canada - Mapcarta
2 - Maskwa River Canoe route 1 • Kayaking » outdooractive.com

Here are videos of people canoeing or kayaking the Maskwa River.

The Lodge and both Yurts are reserved for us.

The Lodge

This is a two storeys. The upstairs sleeps up to 12 people comfortably, in three bedrooms, with double beds on bottom and single bunks on top. There is also more space to sleep on the main floor using the couches. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, pots, pans & cutlery. There is a propane oven with four burners. It also features a screened porch with propane BBQ. The lodge is heated by two wood stoves.

The Big Yurt

This is an 18' diameter log structure with a magnificent view downstream.. It sleeps up to 5 people comfortably with two queen sized beds and one single top bunk. A sixth person could sleep on the couch. It has a gas cooktop unit with three burners, and a barbecue located nearby. It is heated by a propane heater.
NOTE: This is recommended for those with accessibility issues as there are no stairs to access.

The Small Yurt

This a slightly smaller structure on stilts over looking the maskwa river. It sleeps 3 comfortably with one queen sized bed and one single. It also has a gas cooktop with 1 burner and a barbecue. It is heated by a wood stove.

COST

$20/night/adult
$10/night/child (ages 4-12)
Note: You can tent if you prefer, however it will still be the same rate per night.

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Lodge

Large Yurt

Small Yurt