Recent content by John Keller

I was staying the night alone in a rotting trappers cabin on Lanezi Lake (Bowron Lakes Chain, BC). I thought... "This will be great! I won't have to worry about bears eating me. While examining the graffiti on the log interior, I noted someone had written a warning about "the mouse". Sure...

My context is what would I take canoeing that I wouldn't take backpacking. 1) a 4-inch-thick insulated air mattress. 2) a 4 person tent for 2 people 3) a two-burner Coleman stove

Thanks Alan. If there is a way to modify the topic title slightly I would appreciate some hand-holding on doing so.

Nonfiction outdoor/adventure authors. Especially British Columbia-based. I'll see if I can change the topic title to be more specific. Thanks.

Thanks. Yes found it and looks like a wide variety of interesting topics.

I have some of Bill Mason's publications but John McPhee is a new name to me. Thanks.

Still learning my way around the Canoe Tripping forum and discovered the What are you reading thread after I posted my question. Thanks. Lots of great suggestions on this site!

R.M. Patterson is my favorite outdoor adventure author. Over the years I've had an opportunity to retrace portions of the routes he traveled in Finlay's River and Trail to the Interior. Amazing what he did alone and in his later years. A true, seasoned north woodsman. I also enjoyed Finch's...

Thank you.... I’m not familiar with Downes or Hornby and look forward to reading them. John

My days on the water are for the most part behind me, but I still enjoy reading about adventurers, especially in western Canada. R.M. Paterson is my favorite author and I also have a great appreciation for Sigurd Olsen. Anyone out there have other authors of similar talent to recommend? John...