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Labyrinth Canyon at 24,000 CFS. June 14, 2023 This will be a quick trip report which may be of interest to those considering...

As responses slow down, I want to thank everyone for offering such thoughtful and considered responses. It has been useful to read so...

Onward to the Mégiscane! The morning began with a conflict. I was packed up and ready to go before 8 am and Jean (pronounced Jawn with...

I'm a little on the fence over this and other related topics- while I really don't like burning plastics, at the same time I don't like...

Monet It's been a good 50 years since I last hitch-hiked, all over Europe and the US. I believe the last stint was from Yellowstone to...

Nice trip report and great photos too! I love that your sons are enjoying their trip. Regarding the problem with the Trangia alcohol...

Thank you for the kind words and advice regarding the Trangia. I used several height and ventilation setting during the trip...

Great for a family trip. Plenty of takeouts depending on the tolerance of children. My grandchildren are addicted to devices, so 2...

It can be crowded, especailly during a holiday ... stay clear over the 4th of July ... Yuk. When putting in at Murray's Landing it is...

Depends on your tolerance for it. Its not like a cottage lake or anything, but its got a lot of fishing traffic. The flowage has a lot...

Thanks Benson for looping me into this thread. Though I'm not really familiar with Alaskan paddle designs, there is a long tradition of...

A few comments 1) if you visit Madison you have to also go about 40 minutes west to Lone Rock to visit Carl's Paddlin (paddlin.com)...

@Seeker beat me to it. Canoe The North has used a similar setup for years. https://youtube.com/@canoethenorth?si=mS23fBMpRnh3rHuN

That looks like a still from the "Canoe the North" YouTube channel. Regardless, it's similar to the tarp and mosquito netting they used...

Almost! That is a Tripper with a Swift seat. I do love it for a very specific trip parameter: HUGE loads. Its a great canoe to take...