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We usually have one or two shared meals, because someone always wants to bring steaks for the group or cook a good days catch. But...

This thread is like a litmus test for who I'd like to trip with. :)

I expect a used boat to almost immediately depreciate 10%. Like, before it even hits that water. After that, it's an function of age and...

I can tell you what kind of training doesn’t go with paddling...powerlifting! Which is how I train...big quads go numb while kneeling...

When I was young I had few fears. I used to back pack solo for long periods. I was not afraid of bears until we had 4 of them visit us...

Monday, May 15. We searched again, unsuccessfully, through the bush, for the lake allegedly behind our camp. We did collect enough pots...

Monday, May 8. Overnight the ice snugged up tighter against the shore. Other than that, not much change. Still no truly open water...

Monday, April 24. Plus 1 C (+34 F) at 4:00 a.m. Perhaps the temperature had remained above freezing overnight. Sandhill Cranes and...

Breakup! Fort Reliance, Yukon River, 2006 In 1993, Kathleen and I sold our suburban home in North Vancouver and moved to a one-acre...

Sorry, I was meaning the Prospector 15. I see now that you referenced the Keewaydin 15 in your other post. Thank you for the insights!

Just class 1 to 1+. I am sure it would do ok bumping off the rocks in shallow spots. But have not bounced it anything big and don't...

Thank you for posting those! Do you do any river trips with it? Has durability ever been a question for you?

Lots of shots Some with and without gear. Hope it helps. I had a oldtown next before and I was way too big for that. This video is...

Do you have any photos showing the waterline when loaded? We are close to the same total weight and I am concerned that I will find the...

Do you happen to know approximate waterline measurements for different weights? Swift lists ideal paddler weight between 150 and 400...