Rusty Ole' Bucket

Backcountry-skiing...walking up with skins on my skis, enjoying a nice view from the top of a mountain and having fun skiing down...

I got out for my first paddle of 2026 today on the ice-free tailwater of the Swift River below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. The...

Very similar to my setup for the steeps. In fact, I have Switchbacks mounted on two different pairs of skis. The cool kids scoff, but...

I used to rebuild and customize 1911s. I reloaded ammunition for 40 years. Now I can’t remember my last trip to the range. My...

Wow! I remember paddling the Current River, has to be 48 years ago... it was an annual "float trip" for the students, put on by the...

I've made my New Years Resolutions........ 1 - Make it to 2027 (alive) 2 - Go on a long solo trip this summer (must include current and...

Happy New Year!!!

My last paddle of the year... had to paddle through some "hard" water ;) Happy New Year! André

Thanks for the advice. This May will be two years since the surgery (wow that went fast) and I've been steady working on my fitness, I...

From my own personal experience, I can tell you that you can build yourself back up but, even so, I'd rule out most rotomolded kayaks...

JR Robertson coming along, it has closed gunnels which are new to me, and they need new ends. Pleasant way to wile away the winter in a...

Today on the Withlacoochee River. Paddled with the Marion County Aquaholics.

Lower Current River in the Ozarks today.

Merry, merry to all.

Celebrated Yule on the solstice, and much anticipating Christmas, in our own particular way. Hogmanay to follow before Imbolg... Bought...