There is an alternate way to get to the top lake (Machisque, if I recall right?) that seemed to me to look like less work than the six pond hops, and at any rate it adds a day of whitewater at the top. Agree with Doug, the pond hops aren't terrible, but the creek drag at the end of them isn't a lot of fun. Maybe someone has cleared it out?
Check out this thread and the map points that GeneU posted to the alternate way in:
https://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewto ... mistassibiMight also call Gilles at Aventuraid and ask if he knows.
Let us know what you find if you get there.