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I think it was last year that the Valdez (AK) FD used drones in finding packrafters on the Tsaina River. Unfortunately, one drowned.

Try https://www.mountainproject.com/

I've mostly stayed out of the water up there, but I do bathe occasionally. I'm a wimp with cold water, but it's tolerable for a quick wash, and most spend more time in it than I do. With air temps, it can get pretty hot, especially on calm lakes--t shirt weather. I do wear long sleeves all the...

Thanks.

Prices seemed high, so I checked another source I've used, about 1/3 less. Lots fewer colors, though. Edit: this is 2", they don't have 1". Glenn, how do you delete posts? Seattle Fabrics polyester webbing

Unless you're performance paddling, I wouldn't worry about it. I've raced in shallow water races, and have paddled my asymmetrical Wenonah WWC1 (which is designed specifically for shallow water) in a lot of "suck water" over the years. Rapid, short strokes and trimming bow heavy (sliding...

Just found this one, that really introduces some of the complexities of non-native species (primarily mammalian megafauna). It's a good read, summarizing a recent article in Science, probably the most pre-eminent science publication out there. It basically says that the effects of native vs...

Or Cooke Custom Sewing. On my last trip (6 people), we had 10 CCS packs (and two CCS spray decks). My group (mostly from the West) had been using them for well over 20 years. For Boundary Waters, they are one of the standard brands (as they're made in Minnesota). PaddlingMag is tending...

Here's an interesting article relating non-native invasive ants to a decline in zebra predation from lions. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/invasive-species-ant-lions-hunting-habits-study/

Some press of a recent canoe trip around the Salton Sea in California. Pretty novel. https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/salton-sea-paddling-canoe-trip-photos-sicco-rood

Inuit arrowhead on the Dubawnt, Nunavut. Not sure on the Thelon, Nunavut. Old Hudson's Bay cabin on the Windy River. This was the cabin written up in P.G. Downes' "Sleeping Island" (1938?) and Farley Mowat's "No Man's River" (1947).

Could be worse--you could live in Northway! (I lived in Gakona and Copper Center.)

Well, not exactly a storm, but.... Messes up my skiing!

Nice area--paddled it while at Duke in 1979. And Doc and Merle Watson at the Eno River Festival!

Here's a timely article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/05/invasive-species-damage-cost?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR3YMibNifjZPHYghw3z8o_o58AJnJ57kRFQIISVz-hiQdHemCNtjBPOFs4 (actually billions)

And therein lies the catch. If you believe that the world is here to solely benefit man, then I guess you feel we can do what we want as long as mankind benefits. If you believe that the non-human world has intrinsic value independent of their direct value to man, then there is a lot we can do...

Still waiting on winter here. Last year this time I had 1.5 feet of snow in the yard, and temps for 12/22 hit -45 F. This year we finally had 4" of snow on the ground, but still with temps in the 40s, but cooling off. No snow forecast. Skiing is out, but the ice climbing is in.

That author (?) posted another similar response in another thread.

Yeah, I think we've been invaded: "While carrying rope isn't universal for flatwater trips, it's certainly not uncommon! The amount and type you choose often depends on personal preference and perceived risk. Some opt for lighter static lines (around 6mm) to handle basic tasks like securing gear...

There's a big difference between the Inside Passage and the Northwest Passage. The Inside Passage is basically the west coast of B.C. to Alaska alongside a temperate rainforest. The Northwest Passage is basically from Hudson Bay around northern Nunavut and NWT to Alaska through a treeless...