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
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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…
Outside hull repairs started!
Got over to the shop tonight and even though it was a late start I still got the fiberglass cut and laid out on the hull! 3 pumps of resin and hardener was just enough and I think I did a good job with the peel ply. I’ll find out in a couple days. After the side is done I’m going to pay attention to the bow and stern ends and see about filling them…
Hull repairs
I stopped by the shop the evening after I laid up the glass and resin to take off the peel ply. Had one spot about the middle of the patch which came off…. Thought the smart thing was to try to chip it off, which only made it get bigger. Sandpaper, dumbass. I came back the next night and sanded off the bad spot. Thankfully it only just barely exposed some glass and I was…
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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…
Boundary Waters 2011 Part 2
Saturday, September 10, 2011 Lakes Traveled: Picket Creek, Mudro Lake, Sandpit Lake, Tin Can Mike Lake, Horse Lake. 4.9 miles traveled, 1.25mph average speed. Our cell phone alarms go off at 4. Stretch a bit and wait for the car to defog the glass (next time – sleep w/a window cracked!) and soon we’re on our way in the predawn dark towards Ely. In the sky overhead we see bands which we’re not sure if…
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