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 3
Today is the official start of our trek! Everyone is up early & down at the dining hall for our last prepared meal. Back at the cabins, we’re met by our interpreter who guides us in getting our sleds packed with our personal gear as well as splitting up the group gear for our trek into the wilderness. It’s amazing how such a small change in latitude has a profound effect on the amount of…
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BWCA 2023 Day 4
July 23, 2023 I’m up early again today, awake before 6 and definitely one of the first ones up. I take down my hammock and tarp before most everyone else even emerges from their tents and then I learn the news – after a discussion with the other Scouts Eli, our crew leader, announces that we will be taking a zero day today. We’re staying put. I curse my efficiency of taking down my hammock…
Pinewood Derby 2018
The race was today. Devin kicked butt as I thought he might. His car had the best time by far for the combined Tiger/Lion dens, and probably the 3rd best time of the whole day. He’s proud of his shiny new big first place trophy!
Boundary Waters 2016 Part 2
Sunday, August 07, 2016 We wake early & do a little packing up before heading over to the Lodge for breakfast. We walk in to the restaurant and are literally the first customers for breakfast. About an hour later we’re fed and headed back to the outfitter side of the road to get issued the boat, paddles, and PFDs for Matt & Grace. We decide to get a bait bucket and bring along some leeches,…
Sylvania 2012 Part 2
Tuesday, July 03, 2012 6:30 the alarm goes off and we awake to sunny skies. Our target is to be on the road by 9 & that includes a stop at the camp shower house before leaving. I get the rest of our stuff sorted into groups of stuff going on the trip or staying in the car, then finish packing up. I shake the rest of last night’s rain off the fly and strike…
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