Recent content by Aslowhand

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 I was very happy Friday, June 13th when the fire ban was revoked.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...

Since I cook over a fire whenever possible, I bring both... and yes, I've hurt myself before out on a trip, even though I consider myself skilled with an axe. Camp on Funger Lake, Wabakimi using a stick stove

Crown Land is the name for all land owned by the federal or provincial government. The name Crown Land is still used today, as Canada is part of the British Commonwealth. The term Crown Land in essence means Public Land. Crown Land in Canada represents about 89% of Canada's land area, almost 9...

August 1985, Savant River Northern Ontario Rookies having fun shooting a rapid... proud fisherman Pictures were taken by a friend of mine. André