Embrace the suck!
That’s my motto. Or, at least, one of them. Another is that there is no such thing as bad weather. Just inadequate gear or preparation. My packs might weigh more than your average ultra lighter, but I would rather be comfortable and more importantly – PREPARED – when I could be days away from the exit.
Canoe Tripping Since
2008
Camping
Since
1982
If you want to know more about me, there’s an About page. It might have fake facts.
And now, a random selection of posts
TFF 2015 Part 2
June 23 We spent a lot of time on the water today, once we got going. Our luck wasn’t that great during the early to mid afternoon, but once the shadows started to grow we started to see some interest. The minnows still can’t seem to find a taker, as everything we caught today was on my blue & pearl Baby Torpedo. At first, things were looking bleak for dinner as all we had on the…
More hull repairs
Got over to the shop for a 4+ hour session Saturday night. I taped off the hull under the gunwales and sanded then oiled the rails except for the very top on both ends. At the stems I made a dam and worked neat epoxy with sawdust mixed in into the gaps to fill. Came back today to remove the plastic and any embedded tape while the resin was still soft. I may want to…
Boundary Waters 2011 Part 6
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Lakes traveled: Thursday Bay, Friday Bay, Papoose Creek, Papoose, Niki, Chippewa, Wagosh, Gun 12.5 miles traveled, 34.7 miles total. 1.3mph average speed. 7:30AM – We’re tearing down camp and getting ready to travel. Weather radio says winds from the NW 10-15. We’re trying to get past Friday Bay, maybe as far as Gun. It’s cold out this morning, low 30s. We’ll see how the day’s paddle goes…. 11:56PM – Shortly after…
Favorite Quotes
Some quotes which have struck a chord in me over the years
BWCA 2023 Day 9
July 28, 2023 Alarms go off just before 3. Everyone is up and ready to hit the water by 3:30AM for our sunrise paddle on Indiana. As we’re getting ready to go I realize that the GPS on the canoe is running low on batteries – I forgot to turn the unit off yesterday when we got to camp. Oh no! I quickly grab my spare pair and swap them out. Dawn comes early to…
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“WENS Vista made our entire trip effortless. Everything was beautifully organized, from the itinerary to the local experiences. It was truly an unforgettable journey.”
Sarah Mitchell, United Kingdom
“WENS Vista made our entire trip effortless. Everything was beautifully organized, from the itinerary to the local experiences. It was truly an unforgettable journey.”