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 2
Monday, 9/19. Day 2 The word salad continues. Today’s a planned rest day. We had discussed last night whether to push to Iron today or stay put, and in the end staying put was chosen. I have a hard time in canoe country sometimes, there’s so much to see and places to explore but yet don’t often slow down enough to just take it in. I tend to plan these grandiose routes which often cover…
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Boundary Waters 2018
I take my two youngest on a BWCA trip. Evan’s 2nd, Devin’s 1st. Easy loop starting at Sea Gull to Alpine, Red Rock, Saganaga, and back to Sea Gull.
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,…
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,…
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…
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