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A Viking Ship That doesn't really have anything to do with canoeing. But - it has to do with the question of existence and where I...

The Canyon is excellent as a white water tripper but most whitewater trips involve a great deal of flat water, too, and the Canyon does...

I bring my iphone and my InReach. InReach gets us weather, verifies paper map orienteering, keeps the wife happy, and is priceless in a...

I take a phone if I'd ever want to set an alarm but it hasn't happened yet. (only reason that I can think to do so would be to see if I...

Maybe a pocket Canyon? Or NovaCraft makes a slew of Prospectors. Old Town's Appalachian is an excellent boat. I have an old Mad River...

I got into paddling because someone offered me a loaner. And I've always tried to pay it forward. I bought a Dagger Caption so I would...

No-see-ums chase me into the tent right in the middle of that beautiful sunset. The fading light still permeates the tent walls. I am...

A Perfect Day I woke to dank and dreary skies. Cold. Scuttled back into my sleeping bag and slept more. I was awakened by loud...

Perhaps you are right, I guess its just sour grapes on my part, I was unhappy when they dumped the J. Winters line. On the other hand, I...

I have a set of the [spoon on one side fork on the other], in stainless. We cook a lot of grilled meats and vegies and a fork is useful...

Better add forks to the list of dangerous camping equipment.

Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West-by-god-Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah...

More Island Bliss Back on my perfect island vacation I continued to enjoy the spectacular weather, the lovely vistas, and picking off...

Able to count myself in the 40s for a few more weeks!