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Happy Freethinkers and Curmudgeons Day! 🤔💭😡
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When paddling opportunities are slim, I’m happiest if there is enough snow for some back country xc skiing. I’ve been able to get out... -
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I enjoyed reading this so I hope no one minds if I bring it back. Like many here I enjoy hiking. I grew up in the mountains of central...
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DI got out for my first paddle of 2026 today on the ice-free tailwater of the Swift River below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. The...
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DNah, anything that batters a 'yak is a good thing :)
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DWow! 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...
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DI'm considering a dry suit for late fall/early winter of this year.
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DThanks, Erica. I was wearing a dry suit with proper insulating layers, a wide-brimmed waterproof rain hat, and neoprene gloves &...
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DDitto on the adverse conditions. Favorite is when it is snowing but there is NO wind and the flakes come silently straight down. Sooo quiet.
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DI agree. As long as one has appropriate gear/clothing, paddling under adverse conditions is quite enjoyable. I love it when I have a...
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DMy last paddle of 2025 was on December 29th on the Swift River in the tailwater below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. There was...
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DMountains! 😉
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DAt the risk of boring everyone here... First paddle of the year 2026:). Today it was even colder than yesterday, the ice was thicker and...
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DHappy New Year!!!
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DMy last paddle of the year... had to paddle through some "hard" water ;) Happy New Year! André
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DJR 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...