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
NTier 19-20 Day 6
A Lazy Day on Base Well, it’s our last day on base. We were awakened again, almost amusedly this time since we slept in a cabin, by our interpeter checking in on us and giving out hot applesauce to encourage us to roll out and meet outside for breakfast. Despite being back on base, all our meals are designed to be trail meals, so he’s still in charge of the prep. Once breakfast is done…
BWCA 2022 Day 7
Saturday, 9/24/22. Day 7 It rained overnight, and the day is gray with low wispy clouds. There’s a weather pattern change coming, and the next several days are forecast to feature North winds at various speeds and gusts. Our plan today is to continue West onto Pocket Creek, then turn South onto Ge-Be-On-E-Quet Creek and take that all the way to Ge-Be lake. I really enjoy exploring new areas, and we have been on previously-paddled…
Boundary Waters 2011 Part 8
Friday, September 16, 2011 Lakes traveled: Gun, Fairy, Boot, Fourtown, Mudro, Picket Creek 8.6 miles traveled, 49.1 miles total. 2mph average speed. We’re up a little after 7 although both of us would have gladly slept later. There’s a mixture of excitement and sadness about us as we know this is the last little bit of the wilderness we’ll be seeing for many months. One thing we finally get a chance to see is some…
Boundary Waters 2016 Part 3
Monday, August 08, 2016 I’m the first one up today. Its funny how I can be at home and would sleep until noon if I could, but lately when I’m camping I find myself getting up around 6:30. At Philmont a few weeks ago we were regularly waking up at 4:30-5AM, so maybe there’s a little of that hanging around still. Regardless, this is a trend that would play out for the rest of the…
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Favorite Quotes
Here’s a random assortment of quotes that I’ve come across over the years. Some have stuck out more than others, but all have been meaningful in their own way. The irony of life in the 21st century is that some of our most meaningful socialization happens around the wilderness campfire. – Stuart Osthoff A new adventure is coming up and I’m sure it will be a good one. – Sigurd Olson’s last written words The…
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