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Just got back from an awesome trip with my students. I try to run a couple of trips every fall. I had to cancel the first one this year due to torrential rains that raised the rivers by over a foot. The water is still very high for the fall. We decided to revisit the Namewaminikan River this year. I had 13 kids going, most of them greenhorns. However, they proved to be quick studies. Paddling downstream from our departure point. We were headed for Coral lake. Our intention was to...

What is your biggest gear challenge when tripping? Mine is sleeping gear. Being able to get a good, dry night's sleep seems to be my biggest challenge. I typically eat pretty good, and of course fishing isn't a problem. Sleeping is my biggest challenge. What about you?

It's that time of year again when I ladle out whatever smells good on the stovetop into the dehydrator. Today it was a chilli concoction I call Chilli Con Canoetripping. Don't ask me for a recipe because I don't remember what's in it exactly. But it tastes good. Sausage, beans, veggies and sauce. Packed away for this year's trips along with the makings for dumplings. I spread out the chilli 1 cup each per tray on parchment paper. Anyone started up their dehydrators yet?