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Not sure if this will be helpful or not so here goes... About 10 years ago we took a Mad River "Explorer" and transformed it into a faux birch bark canoe for use in 18th century re-enacting events. We spoke with the paint guy in our local ACE Hardware (who really was an expert in this area)...

Although it was many years ago, I was a lifeguard and took great pride in being able to toss a ring buoy to a select target. When I got my first throw bag I quickly found out it was pretty much the same motion as I used with the buoy. Not sure how most folks toss their bag but I found an...

Hope they can get some volunteers for the program. If I lived in Maine I'd definitely sign up. Instead, I do something similar only as a shelter caretaker in the Catskills of NYS. Our state has an "Adopt A Lean-to" program for both the Catskills and Adirondacks. I oversee the Region 4...

Don't let the kidding about staying in a hotel get to you. Being out with your wife (and pooch) can be one of life's greatest pleasures when you're enjoying that time together. Luckily for me, my wife has always been a camper but we're not above enjoying a night (or two) at a hotel. Always a...

Wow...I still think of luxury as my old Therma-Rest chair kit that allows my sleeping pad to be converted into a chair. Of course, I'm still sitting on the ground in it but if I go in "lux" mode (my term), I can extend the lower 2/3 of it and lounge in my sleeping bag while reading & sitting...

Looks like a nice outing! Sorry I missed you but my wife enticed me with a xc ski outing in the southern Adirondacks so I headed north instead of down your way. Hope you had enough snow as we've lost ours here outside Cooperstown very quickly. That's all for now. Take care and until next...

My grandson's first Adirondack "peak" was Mt. Frederica when I took him on a 3 day trip a couple of years ago. The smile on his face was all I needed to know it was an experience he'll remember forever. While I don't think I'll ever really need them, I'm glad I have some photos for when my...

Years ago I was part of a seasonal course staff with SUNY Cortland, operating out of their outdoor center on Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks. The culmination of the class was a 6 day canoe trip. Each trip had a mountain included in the route so students could experience paddling, portaging...

I typically bring a small, soft sided cooler on warm weather trips if going out overnight. I will freeze water in old juice containers for my ice and then drink it as it melts during the trip. Saves on treating water and keeps my food cool as I consume it. I'll also freeze a good steak for...

When I was working with college students we always had one extra paddle per 5 people. Not sure why I used that ratio but it never was an issue so I didn't think about it. Now, I typically bring an extra paddle when I'm out solo but that's more out of habit than any "need" that's been...

Ripple - My guess is if you're willing to paddle it, the Kestrel would make it. Many people do the race in aluminum canoes and the Kestrel's hull is a lot more sophisticated so the paddling should be easier for you. If you're concerned, I'd suggest you contact the race committee to see if the...

Found the article in my e-mail's inbox today. I enjoyed the simplicity of your explanations. Wish I'd had it in my tool box of tips years ago when teaching my students. I think many of them might have refined their skills more quickly if I could have shared it with them. That's all for now...

First off, welcome to the group. As to your question; it may be difficult to find in your neck of the woods but if you can test paddle a Hemlock "Peregrine," I think you may find what you're looking for. I'm a squat 5' 8" but tip the scales at 215 lbs. I love the Peregrine because it handles...

Well, you can make a bookcase out of one half of it if you want to... Until next time...be well. snapper

Bob - The stove is from around 1910. Crawford was known for making stoves that served institutional settings; i.e. hotels, hospitals, jails, etc. The gas side car is one of the first made according to what I've been able to find out. We use the stove year round in our B&B and I think more...

Good luck with getting the canoe. We used the 16' version in the outdoor program I worked in for many years. Great boats and easy for beginners to feel comfortable in. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

Did this work? If so, here's our stove... Until next time...be well.

Yea...my biggest issue is my grandkids live 4 hours away. If they were even remotely nearby, I'd already know what to do! Until next time...be well. snapper PS - Glenn is definitely helping me. We're making headway. I've now got my photos into a file on my laptop so I'm just awaiting...

Glenn - That's funny because I get the photos when I click on the links. Maybe because it's my own computer. As for how to post photos, I'll shoot you a PM. Thanks for trying to help me out. That's all for now. Take care and until next time... be well. snapper

https://photos.google.com/u/2/photo/AF1QipMIl7D5JDM6_TrMKfBauBE8jixEprdRCvar4JJe https://photos.google.com/u/2/photo/AF1QipP4pkeSomXVVhAVdImOCxcWfRKCiBD2RHzCQ7c2 @Bob B. - A bit of a Luddite when it comes to posting photos. Hopefully the links will take you to the photos. I took them up this...