This is one of the expected "normal" methods to portage around a series of rapids or waterfalls. Not too taxing with a kevlar canoe and Freight Train doing the carrying.

This is the other extreme method of portaging as demonstrated by the Butcher.

Just tie up to the Coleman "cooler" and drag her along the portage - rocks and boulders be damned

Here we are chowing down at lunch after an arduous portage.