Recent content by Aslowhand

The lake hasn't frozen over completely for decades; the last time this happened was in the winter of 1962/63 (I was just a toddler then). It's possible that in very cold winters, the shallower shoreline areas or the "shipping channels" freeze over, as shown in the picture above. This gives me...

It was foggy and cold this morning on the lake... No motorboats, no sailboats, no scullingboats, no other paddlers; I had the lake all to myself. André

There is a stop in Armstrong, but no railway company employees are present. The employees travel on the train. I think they have some discretion in the matter. However, I wouldn't rely on them simply allowing a dog to travel. And even if they did, the animal would have to travel in the luggage...

What a brilliant assumption! I almost inhaled my afternoon coffee from laughing so hard. I'm not a meteorologist, but given the topography of the mountains, that could very well be the case.

Lake of Thoune (Thunersee), Switzerland

I thought I'd share my impressions from today's paddling trip with you. On the drive down to the lake.... on the lake... At first I thought I was all alone, then I got company...

It's not a permanent structure. About two weeks ago someone made and used it as a makeshift shelter, it was covered with a tarp (tipi-style). Next time I stay overnight there, I will probably use the poles as firewood;)

Lake of Thoune, today about one hour after sunrise and sunset at home Hello from Switzerland André

A short outing on the Lake of Thoune between two storms.

Besides canoeing, I have many other interests, often small projects like sharpening and refinishing axes or identifying as many different birds/insects/flowers etc. as possible in one day or some other idea I'm pursuing. I really enjoy playing the guitar, even though I'm not particularly good...

Yes, it was quite chilly at times, especially on days with north and northwest winds. Unfortunately, a fire ban had to be imposed on day nine, which made some evenings and mornings a bit frosty. Too cold for skinny dipping. I was very happy Friday, June 13th when the fire ban was revoked. All...

After 29 days out in the boreal forest of Wabakimi Provincial Park, Ontario I arrived at the pick up point June 19th around noon... André

May 22, 2025, Wabakimi, Ontario. At the start of a 4 week trip. (Just got picked up a few hours ago, a trip report might follow, in just a few months or so) André

Spring is here!

First of all, I'd like to express my admiration for Erica's courage and curiosity in visiting a country that certainly isn't at the top of canoeists' favorite destinations. She also had no idea beforehand whether I was a psychopath, an axe murderer, or something similar;). Sometimes, when two...