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I've made my New Years Resolutions........ 1 - Make it to 2027 (alive) 2 - Go on a long solo trip this summer (must include current and...

At the risk of boring everyone here... First paddle of the year 2026:). Today it was even colder than yesterday, the ice was thicker and...

Happy New Year!!!

Merry, merry to all.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night.

St Croix is a bunch of fun - quick trip, good fishing, plenty of camps, low-consequence little rapids. St John was a bit dull -...

When I think of paddling WW I remember what our instructor told us in the late 1970's - kneeling was a good idea and great position for...

Was never afraid of ww. A little nervousness long, long ago. No lessons. Mostly bulled my way through, and learned from other paddlers...

Pondering and Plans A, B, C, and D Early morning, raindrops splat on the tent. I jump up and spread the fly over the tent. There's no...

September 4 - Day 16 Distance: 15.8km (Total 226.2) Time: 5hr 36m Caltopo Map: https://caltopo.com/m/B8MTMST I woke up at 7:30am, there...

I had to look at the maps, and I am fairly certain where you were dropped off, but will wait for the reveal. A GPS is a wonderful thing...

Though you've heard otherwise, size does matter. Recped's XL14 is packed pretty tight with his tripping gear. My Moisie has quite a bit...

Oh, my… Did they drop you on the Kekek?

He sent word to John Neptune to be ready to go in 2 days... Honestly, I need friends like that: "Dude, I got a gig to go camping for...

I’ve got the willing friends - maybe I can convince the State we need to recreate the journey….