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Yeah... that appeals to me too. In the past, climbing in the Mont Blanc range, Chamonix, France I became enamored of "tartiflette"...

Or maybe get some help from a chopper a few days later…

Started this late Saturday night with a beverage. Somewhere in the neighborhood of the third beverage I zonked out. When I woke up...

If you paddle Spednik Lake you get a day on a beautiful big lake with plenty of camping options. Funny - I’ve taken both daughters...

Probably a bit civilized for most of this group but I just booked a 5 day trip on the West Branch of the Penobscot to paddle in the...

I'm thinking of a trip to Temagami by myself. I think I will stick to just Lake Temagami, I don't want to portage by myself at my age...

Gadabyte - the St Croix is a good option. Fun light class 2 rapids throughout, lots of campsites, easy logistics if you use C&C Canoe...

Two and a half weeks ago, I broke or bruised my ribs – typical of my clumsiness. This morning I wanted to check on the healing progress...

Paddling season seems a long way off. I look forward to mornings like this.

Second blissful day. I fully intended to make this a rest day and that is what I did. I told myself I would read, admire the view, nap...

Cape of Good Hope & Victoria Falls

I like that idea and it's a good one. I try to live that way but it's tough. You don't wan to miss out on opportunities when you're...

Just climbed Table Mtn via Skeleton Gorge. 8km; 950 meters of elevation gain; 90 degrees; 5 hours; not enough water.

ppine, I totally agree. My paddling history was much like yours - a few BW trips of a week or so and many years of spring/fall long...

I totally agree, finally worked in a BWCA trip last summer with my oldest (18) grandson and decided those trips need to be my priority...