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My last paddle of 2025 was on December 29th on the Swift River in the tailwater below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. There was...

I got out for my first paddle of 2026 today on the ice-free tailwater of the Swift River below Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. The...

It is indeed. A group of us hiked from Route 30 to the northern terminus. Rhodo tunnel is still there.

A winter weekend backpacking trip on Laurel ridge, PA.

Part 5... Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Day 6 Thunderstorms passed over the camp again during the night. When I got up, everything was wet...

I was schooled to always upgrade the difficulty of a rapid by one category when on a wilderness trip, especially when solo. Aslowhand...

Part 4... Sunday, May 29, 2022, Day 4 Despite a cold night, I slept very well. I woke up shortly before 6:00 a.m. The leftover firewood...

Part 3... To give you an overview of the route, here is a map of Wabakimi. The route is marked in pink. Unfortunately, due to...

Part 2... Thursday, May 26, 2022, Day 1 After a rainy night, I got up early. Breakfast was ready at 7.00 a.m. My appetite was...

What I have learned over a very long time doing outdoor stuff. What people like us do, is rare in the sense of the general public. When...

It took me a while to even start writing this trip report... firstly, I don't like writing at all (I'd rather go paddling:giggle:!), and...

Have you ever tried canned? IME, chicken re-hydrates best if it's been canned. I can a variety of meats at home (saves freezer space...

Here is the one I use:https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/paneer-pasanda/ You’ll need to find a decent Indian foods store to source...

This is a good meal as well! Dehydrated our own paneer pasanda for a 10 day trip. It was popular and will certainly be repeated.