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
Boundary Waters 2008 Part 7
Friday, August 15, 2008 Woke up around 7 today. Got the coffee going then noticed the fog that had settled in over the water during the night. I quietly fish while watching it burn off. Joe came out just as the coffee started to perc. Ken was out soon after. We’re on the water around 10 today once breakfast is done and camp taken down. Finally, the wind is at our backs as we paddle…
Nippersink Creek May 2018
My buddy Matt and I were supposed to be partners again for this year’s 61st running of the Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon. Sadly, in the 10 days before the marathon was supposed to happen record rainfall occurred within the Des Plaines River’s watershed, causing the river to leave its banks. There are a few low bridges on the marathon route, not a problem for canoeists or SUP’ers on a typical day, but those bridges…
BWCA 2022 Day 10
Tuesday, 9/27/2022. Day 10 My eyes blurry from a couple hours of sleep, the alarm goes off at 5:30AM. I want to get a time lapse of the sunrise, I think our campsite’s Eastern shore would look especially pretty in the new day sun. I’m out of the tent only long enough to set up my phone for the video then it’s back under the warm quilt for another hour of sleep. Joe turned in…
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3-5-18 Work Log
I spent a few hours over at the shop, and here’s what I did….
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Vigil 7-15-2023
I too, have kept the vigil. I kept my fire burning and had an incredible night out in the woods. Gatatam Tschinhammen Natchpikin – Avid Paddler In Tune With Nature
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