Recent content by duNord

I don't do well in hot weather. So personally, I would only do the Rio Grande in winter even if there was enough water at other times of year.

I'm the OP that originally inquired about extended paddling trips in Florida or elsewhere in the southern US in the winter. I paddled the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande in December 2019 and some of the upper canyons (Colorado, Santa Elena, and Boquillas) in November 2022. I'd love to do the...

I'm contemplating spending a month or so paddling in Florida. My exact dates are flexible, but I'm thinking of sometime in the period from late November to mid-January. I've paddles several streams in the panhandle and areas N and W of Tampa/Orlando on 4 previous trips to Florida, but other...

Nova Craft Supernova - This is my goto whitewater tripping canoe when boat abuse is a concern. Handles well with a load in WW up to class II-III. Mine is an older royalex model, so it's a beast to carry on portages. I also don't like the way it handles without a load. Bell Yellowstone Solo...

Opportunity to comment on the Background Information Document Ontario Parks, part of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, invites you to participate in the management planning process for Wabakimi, Kopka River and Whitesand provincial parks. We have developed a...

In 30+ years of tripping, I've had a couple of tires slashed and windows broken once, but fortunately nothing was stolen. I do a lot of solo trips using a small motorcycle to self shuttle. I do worry somewhat about somebody messing with my motorcycle or truck while I'm paddling, but I'm willing...

Thanks for the history lesson Glenn. I've never paddled a Dragonfly, but I purchased an SRT two years ago. There is a learning curve involved with paddling a boat designed to carve turns by heeling to the outside of the turn. It was interesting to learn about the history and design...

I've made pot cozies out of two layers of quilted iron board cover fabric. The circular top and bottom pieces can be used as pot holders when not being used as part of the cozy system.

Personally, I like the flexibility that FCFS sites allow. I like the ability to change my mind and go with the flow (so to speak) rather than being locked into staying at a specific site chosen in advance. On northern Wisconsin rivers like the Flambeau, Namekagon, and Manitowish, I never really...

This video documents an early April canoe trip on the North Branch of the Paint and the Paint River proper in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V2tMaX3K9Y Since I talk about potential put-in and take-out options and camping opportunities, it may be of interest to...

If you're interested, here is a link to a 10-minute video of 3 day trips I did on the Pine in September 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQE4IOIUg3g

Yes. Due to Covid-19 concerns, all my trips in 2020 were solo trips. I anticipate this may be the case again in 2021. In normal years, if I can find a willing partner, I'll paddle tandem. But since I tend to have more free time than most of my friends, most of my trips end up being solo. It...

Most of the flow of the MB Ontonagon is diverted from the Bond Falls Reservoir over to the South and West Branch for power generation at Victoria Dam. But during the spring run-off, I've heard that the MB may have enough water to paddle. But since the average gradient from Bond Falls to Agate...

You mention you've paddled the Ontonagon system, Escanaba, Paint, Brule, and Michigamme. I've paddled the Brule many times and the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon from Watersmeet to Bond Falls. I've also paddled the SB of the Ontonagon from Ewen to Victoria Dam and the Paint from the Forks to...

Thirty-three years and counting.