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
BWCA 2022 Day 5
Thursday, 9/22. Day 5 Today marks the halfway point of our trip. We are leaving Iron lake today and headed for the expanses of Lac La Croix. This is a monster of a lake, definitely top 5 in terms of size. Canada will be off our right shoulder for much of today’s paddle Today starts partly cloudy. Winds are supposed to be out of the north today, but more importantly is they’re supposed to be…
BWCA 2018 Part 7
Saturday, August 18 Another mostly cloudy morning to start our last day. We’re not too far from the public access so there’s no rush in trying to pack up camp. After I’ve been up for a while and have had some coffee, I pack up the tarp and hammock before rousing the kids. We’re having another quick start breakfast, oatmeal and hot cocoa if anybody wants it. I have to say it – this kid,…
Kickapoo River 2016
In November 2015, our Boy Scout troop selected Wildcat Mountain State Park as our destination for May 2016’s monthly campout. Due to it’s proximity to the Kickapoo River, we decided a day trip down a section of the river would be fun. We’re lucky that our troop has a canoe trailer outfitted with a good selection of paddles and PFDs. Added to the mix are a couple of personal watercraft and that was the fleet…
Boundary Waters 2011 Part 4
Monday, September 12, 2011 Lakes traveled: Thursday Bay (briefly) 1 mile traveled, 19.6 miles total. .7mph average speed. Winds started off this morning strong out of the South. Some of our clothes on the line from last night got blown off, but nothing is missing. We roll out of bed after 9 and get a fire going for breakfast. Today we’re having bacon, pancakes, and hash browns. Joe tries to get a photo of me…
BWCA 2022 Day 6
Friday, 9/23/2022. Day 6 It sprinkled overnight. There’s a higher chance of rain later today and into Saturday. Saturday sounds like a clash of the seasons as thunderstorms are a featured headline. Today, it is overcast. After listening to the weather radio and getting some coffee and other food in us, we head into the woods of our island in search of firewood. The pile that we cleaned up when we first got to the…
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