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

My Gear

These are the companies whose gear I use which I feel are worthy of a special shout out:
Wenonah Canoe, Mad River Canoes, Bending Branches Paddles, UGQ Outdoors, ENO Hammocks, Enlightened Equipment, Exped, REI, Big Agnes, MSR, Platypus

Favorite Quotes

Here’s a random assortment of quotes that I’ve come across over the years. Some have stuck out more than others, but all have been meaningful in their own way. The irony of life in the 21st century is that some of our most meaningful socialization happens around the wilderness campfire. – Stuart Osthoff A new …

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 …

BWCA 2022 Day 8

Sunday, 9/25/22. Day 8 The weather radio’s prediction for overnight came true, and it rained while we slept. Around 5AM I got up to use the restroom and discover that there’s a slow drip falling almost dead center in the tent, in between Joe and I. My bag is a little damp, Joe’s bag is …