Recent content by billconner

Thinking of paddling and staying a few nights on Stillwater. Was looking at the sites at eastern end like 25 or 26. Any recommendations?

At least we're avoiding the innie outie debate. :)

It's not sap. It's the PU coating. Hasn't become "flaky" yet. I might just replace. AI based on Big Agnes site suggests: Wash it: Hand wash the footprint in a bucket with a mild, non-detergent soap (like Nikwax Tech Wash) to remove the degrading, sticky residue. Re-waterproof: Once the old...

Copper Spur - tent and fly are ok but ground cloth is getting very sticky. Worth washing with detergent and retreating? Will bring stored hanging unstuffed (in dry basement) prevent this? My Eureka Timberline - quite a bit older - has not had this problem. And I'm good at airing before...

Don't seem incompatible. Camper there as a teen in the 1960s. Sad to see it close but things change. Maybe I'll get to camp there again.

Friday worked at removing old and rotting steps at landing at Mcassland Bridge. Rest of volunteers arrived between 4 and 5. One couple did same werkend as I did last year. They also have completed NFC and are heading to Quetico. A hearty pair. Three groups Saturday: new stairs at landing...

Was a slow day. Chill out but still very warm. Decent breeze kept bugs off till just this minute. Staff and 3 interns all here in full working mode. I went into Saranac to get water for group. St Regis Canoe Outfitters are just great. Wonderful people. Let me fill up two 5 gallon jugs and even...

You mean like in your next life? :)

It's 15 1/2', not 17. Just back to cell service in Saranac Lake. Rivertrail Beer works. Back to Sunday, trail work till 10:00 and then 20 miles paddling Long Lake to site at top of Racquet Falls at 5:00. Up at 7:00 to double portage 1.3 miles to to put in, down river to Stoney Creek and ponds...

I think it 17'. I'll confirm - he's out paddling it now on Forked Lake. It's the builders first ever boat build. A year and a half. Ever other strip is screwed to every rib. My quick math said I get a 1000 screws. I believe he was in the last 90 miler. Meanwhile, we cleared some portages...

Arrived. 4 volunteers, 3 interns, and 1 staff. Camping in an old quarry. Great chicken curry dinner. Will split crew on Buttermilk Falls portage (I can't bring myself to call them carries with my BWCA and Quetico experienced) and the Deerland carry, which I know needed help from last year. One...

I'm heading out in a few hours. Meet at Forked Lake Campground for NFCT work weekend, then hit the trail on Sunday. Hope to get to Permanent Rapids Thursday +/- a day, for another NFCT work weekend. My tenth. I will add to this "report" on days I have cell service. Last year I did much of same...

Well, yes Brittons is a must for one breakfast. I thought everyone knew that.

Lots of interesting artifacts at the museum at the College. And if really enjoyed the Soudan Mine your.

I have the one pictured - 3 solar panels the size pictured - and a small power bank - will probably just take it. 10 years old so I thought I could do better. It got me through last year's trip just fine. Review...