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The Adirondacks are filled with paddle/hike opportunities. Here's a view looking towards Pharoah Lake from Treadway Mt, a short hop from...

I always mean to stop and explore en route to my destination but oftentimes, once I find myself in the car with a fun destination in...

Murtle Lake, British Columbia Access is from Blue River, British Columbia via a logging road then a 2.5 km portage which is made to...

Update: I apologize for the delay. Life gets in the way sometimes. My last post ended with epoxy curing in the cold cracks. After the...

Taking advantage of a warm February day.

Gens de Terre Trip Report, September 2023 We managed to pull off a late season trip somewhat out of the blue. Ben wanted to do the GdT...

Here is the link to the trip video:

Swede form vs symmetrical ... I remember many excellent paddlers telling me my old timey ways are ridiculous, Swede form is the only way...

It's a mild winter over here in Switzerland so I went out for a short overnighter. Yesterday evening nature presented a beautiful spectacle.

I, too, have been interested in these for a while so thanks for testing them out. I use pails with Gamma Seal lids and have not had...

Part 4b - Baptism The square barrels were far too long for the Old Town Appalachian. It has the thwart and seats pulled in toward...

Thanks for reviewing, I've been curious about those for a while. Right now I use a couple of buckets with gamma seal lids, one 6 gal one...

Magic time.