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Day 2 Wake up at 6 or so and am out of the tent by 7. Up through the trees, surrounding our campsite, I can see clear blue skies. The...

Like Robin, my winter projects are focused on wood/canvas canoe repair and restoration: 1938 Old Town 50 pounder being restored for a...

I have a funny story about that, which I thank you for bringing it to mind. Gives me a good chuckle to start the day. When I first...

The one and only time I purchased a trailer for our outdoor program, I got a galvanized unit that could carry up to 8 canoes; the upper...

Pondering and Plans A, B, C, and D Early morning, raindrops splat on the tent. I jump up and spread the fly over the tent. There's no...

I am lucky to have a single car garage attached to side of my house that I have converted into a canoe shop with heat. I have been off...

I want to award mega kudos and bonus points to both Bending Branches and ZRE for excellent customer service. Some years back Bending...

I also have the Hoks and the Koms. The Hoks have been described as a sliding snowshoe, but I think that's underestimating them a bit. I...

Thanks for taking the time to post those pictures. That's a beautiful boat and a paddling destination I wasn't aware of. Looks like a...

I read an article about small rodents chewing on synthetic ropes and actually downing hanging canoes. So although I have a pulley system...

I use flat straps with snap hooks as shown below. Round ropes will occasionally leave bumps in wooden rails. Benson

@soloskip - The Hoks really shine when in the woods. The shorter length makes them a lot more manageable off trail when things get...

Erica, if you are ever interested in attending Canoecopia you should request a spot as a presenter. This saga would go over very well...

Yes, Gale. I will keep writing. We are less than 1/3 through the trip.

Connecting Day In my struggle to pull the packs off the train tracks and down the embankment, my body, without permission from me, did...