Recent content by Jmharrick

This is incredible…

I think we got somewhere between 12-14 inches in Saranac Lake, NY. Fluffy, powdery, snow. That’s on top of almost 2 feet I already had in the yard. I invested in a snow blower this year and have used it quite a bit.

I don’t think I saw a tick all summer/fall in the Adirondacks, and we hiked and went on plenty of day trips in the canoe with portages. The dog was along most of the time, and I never pulled a tick off her. In SW Pennsylvania where I used to live, we would all pick up ticks just playing in the...

I think it’s hard to come to an immediate conclusion on the best way to handle disposable plastics like the kind found in food wrappers and packaging. If you burn a small plastic wrapper in your campfire, there is an immediate hazard from the toxins released when the plastic breaks down. Some...

I don’t think it’s likely you’ll find a rod tube/case that’s small enough to pack in a duffel that can also accommodate a reel. There are a lot of good travel rods out there from reputable brands. A lot of them come with soft sided travel cases. After I rig a rod up on a canoe trip, I never...

I believe the only thing required is proof of a recent rabies vaccination. We brought our dog to Canada in 2024, and that’s all we had with us. No questions asked.

This boat looks awesome! I’ve enjoyed following along.

I have to estimate, because I didn’t keep a log or use a tracking app, but I imagine I paddled somewhere between 75-100 miles this year. This is combining solo and with my family. I expect to have no trouble doubling this next year. I didn’t go on any major trips this year, and we moved right...

I just put away my royalex mad river explorer for the season. I recently moved to Saranac Lake, NY, and I now store my canoes in an attached, but unheated, garage. At my old house, this canoe was stored in my basement and never saw temps below 50 degrees F. Now, I expect it will see temps down...

This is an area I’ve been wanting to check out. Thanks for posting the trip report. Excited to see the next installment.

Franklin Falls Pond, Bloomingdale, NY 10/26/25

My wife and I took a two day tandem course there in 2024. Instructor was Will Dupree. He was great, and we had a blast!

South Creek Access, Middle Saranac Lake 10/3/25 Maiden voyage in my new to me Slipstream Inspire 14.5. I think I’m going to like this boat.

I’ve seen old cane seats, where the cane was removed, they were flipped upside down, and then webbing was wrapped with stainless staples to replace the cane. It turns out great and is a cheap solution to rehab the seats. I’ve seen @NoelCanoeDad do this. He might be able to share some...

New to us yellow Curtis Ladybug. Thank you @tketcham for selling her. She’s found a good home.