Recent content by Steve in Idaho

Here's part of the field near me... Note the flat top mound in the background. The volcanic plateau also has layers of sediment on top. The boulder field between Bliss and Glenns Ferry is 500' above the river in the canyon below. Huge amounts of sand were also displaced.

Mine did have aluminum rails, but to be more accurate, it was more like 65 lbs. But that doesn't change the fact that I don't like lifting 60 lb canoes anymore. ;) Pictures are always deceiving, and it's kind of hard to tell. But based on how far your bow is out of the water on that wave, I'd...

Well, yes and no. If you want to see something impressive if you're ever out here again, take the old highway between Bliss and Glenn's Ferry and look at the huge boulders that were ground round and lifted out of the Snake River canyon by the Bonneville Flood. There's another field of them...

And for us inlanders, much more practical.

Wow! I had that experience around Bismarck SD. I'm drawing a blank on the flat top mountains, but I'm sure it'll come to me.

I'm sure of it, in my case. The Penonscot is one of my favorite royalex boats. I would probably still have one if I didn't mind lifting and carrying a 60 lb canoe. Indeed, there is one for sale near me at a very good price, and it's still tempting. Great photos!

All of that and no Idaho or Utah?

California, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Minnesota, and all over Idaho. I haven't been paddling as long as most of you, but I have plans to add more states and BC. Where should I stop between Idaho and BWCA this year that doesn't require a shuttle?

It does seem like this spring has been more windy than usual. I think it's because I sold the sailboat.

Funny thing.... people have been moving here from those states too (I don't know why) and bringing their nice canoe with them. But they sell them because they're either aging out or (more often, it seems) they think there's nowhere to use them here.

I was initially discouraged away from canoes after a less than impressive experience with a Coleman and box store paddles. Being introduced to better canoes was an eye opener, but better paddles really sealed the deal.

I'm going to be really interested in that!

I have the same rule on group trips of any kind. It's interesting that some individuals can't abide by it, but take offense when politics are discussed in other settings. Anyway, I consider this place a virtual group trip, and appreciate that rule.

That may be importantly significant. A whole discussion might be had about this. My observation is that the concept of finesse is foreign to a large segment of society. I wonder if these are all the same people who will never learn the single blade.

I think you may be onto something.