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Alright I need some explaining. That looks great. Was that sanding, filling, sanding, painting? Did you also have to strip that ugly brown off or just sand? Thanks Kaine

l'oiseau... happy birthday btw. I am kind of late for the party but thanks for the report. One of these days (hopefully before my sister moves out of NY) I plan to do a similar canoe backpack trip to the Oz too.

Thanks everyone for the advise and suggestions. This is pretty much what the Doc had to say. No need to stop doing what I love, just be a little prepared and aware. I will begin to refresh and update my first aid kits, as well as my ditch kit. I will also make an everyday carry kit with all...

I have a appt to see my doctor tomorrow to ask a bunch of questions. From talking with others it sounds like something I will have to be aware of for life. I mostly solo. Something to consider for trips in the future. I was explaining to my wife, I mostly trip in the shoulder seasons, so less...

After 31 years the bees (hornet) almost got me. Never really knew how allergic I am to a sting. Sunday morning was out doing yard work and was stung. Did the usual attempt to remove stinger, wash it off, and take a couple of Benadryl. Something different this time though, my feet were very...

I was looking for a used solo before I got my brand new Argosy, looked for almost a year and found nothing within the area I was willing to drive. Now I look on craigslist for my area and there are a few for sale for what I would think are good prices. I did not know much about canoes and...

Paddlepalooza 2013, on the Clinton River from Auburn Hills to Rochester Hills. Saturday, June 1, 2013 Kayak Race - 8 mile race to River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Hills 8:30AM Canoe - 8 mile race to River Crest Banquet Center in Rochester Hills 8:45AM Adventure River Paddle – 8 mile...

As far as gear goes, it is not much. I have a dry bag that weighs around 40lbs that I stuff behind me. Some light weight stuff like a chair, the tarp, and maybe a set of shoes. A camera and a little case for maps on the thwart in front me.

I switch, but would say mostly kneel. I have never had the wobbly feeling. I don't know much about canoeing and have never tried heeling it over. Once I thought it was going to tip, as I was trying to stepping out of it in fast water but quickly righted. It was like the Argosy said nope I don't...

Grand Sable Lake May 15 through 17, 2013 Group Member: solo I walked into the Ranger Station in Grand Maris, Michigan around 3:00pm inquiring about the paddle in camp on Grand Sable Lake. The Ranger there took down some basic information from me and said he had to call the main station in...

Yellowcanoe- To be honest, ticks are new to me. Last spring was the first encounter with them for me. I do not know anything about permethrin. I always wear long pants but have never treated them. As for shirt I started in a jacket and long sleeves. When encountered it has always been in the...

Carp River Mackinac Wilderness (northwest of St Ignace, Mi) May 14 and 15, 2013 River Flow: Unknown (fast to paddle up and back) Group Members: solo I had high hopes for this wilderness area. This was to be a four day solo trip of canoeing and a lot of exploring hikes. I arrived late in the...

Yes we all said that this years weather would be the story. About 25 miles south of the lake shore it started snowing on the ride up. After our brief visit at the ranger station to get our permits, we started on trail with a little better than 1" of new snow. By the end of the week we were...

Not sure about the surf but we were guessing about 12'. Definitely did not see any boats out there big or small.

I would not believe it if I did not see it. My buddy decided to make his bachelor party a week long 42.5 mile long backpacking trip to Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore. These photos were taken on 5-12-13. Every time a creek, stream, trickle or river went over the cliffs the 45MPH winds off of...

Backup TP is always under the drivers seat in the car. I would not make it to far without glasses, although the retaining cord is another story and needs to make it to my list. It seems like I have 10 of them but never where I need them. I always pack at least two days in advance. Even...

Jake, I learned most of the features of the trial and river last year. I did almost the same trip last spring. http://www.canoetripping.net/forums/showthread.php?123-Upper-Manistee-River Camp 7 is near mile post 7. White Lighting is camp we named near mile 8. The best place for info is the...

Upper Manistee River Canoe/Hike Trip April 19-20 2013 River Flow: 2670 CFS Group Members- Just Me This was a trip I have been putting of for almost a month due to weather. I decided that was no longer going to keep me home, so I packed my gear and prepared to go. I was looking for an early...

Cooler and wet (no snow or ice though) here in SE Michigan. Looking to get away next weekend. Been planning a short solo trip up north for a couple of weeks now. Just waiting till the ice leaves. Either way I heading up with two plans, a river trip (Manistee River), and a lake trip (Tippy Dam...

Good news for all the white water fans in Michigan. Grand Rapids is planning to take out dams and replace them with class II and III rapids in the Grand River. Here is the article from the Detroit News on February 16, 2013. You can view the Design Plan by clicking on the PDF link on the right...