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As far as driving through a big city, if you fear more than the traffic, maybe your a little paranoid. A little advice for when leaving...

Now that's just silly. First, what qualifies as a nasty city? Second, where are you driving, the interstate highways, or on local...

I don't like keeping up with a gun, or the weight, when I'm camping. I like to be dressed comfortably. I hate to even wear a belt. I try...

The murkey world of Canadian firearms laws.....In actuality, a non semi automatic shotgun (break action, double barrel, pump) can have a...

I just absolutely love it when canoe tripping becomes a discussion about guns. If you're going to the far north, fine, carry a gun as...

I'm all for bringing electronics into the bush. It doesn't detract from my wilderness experience at all. In fact it enhances it, I've...

As a long distance runner and wilderness traveler, I often end up with some skunked gear. These are a few things that have worked for...

Likewise, relating map to real life scales have thrown me off at times. My Avenza app is no longer a prissy crutch but a modern tool...

Satellite enabled GPS on a smartphone via Gaia is certainly useful in the wilderness. I’m adept with map and compass, but Gaia saves...

2025 has been an odd year for me in regards to getting out. My annual Canadian trip was preempted by my niece’s wedding in Oregon and...

In 2019 a friend and I booked a canoeing holiday in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada for the following summer. For...

To change context, I've been doing more than my usual lurking along the shore in 2025. I've been paddling a lot more this year than in...

If there’s anyone who hasn’t read this trip report, do it now. It is a fantastic trip extremely well written. I can commiserate about...

Another late discoverer but enthusiastic fan of this trip report. Great writing and beautiful photos, Alan! Thanks for sharing!

It’s been a long time since anyone has read one of my trip reports. Glad you liked it!