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First, let me state, the only section of the MITA that I've been on was as a passenger in a sailboat. That said, a few years ago I stumbled on a couple, with their large Malamute pooch, on YouTube who shared their MITA adventures. They were both paddling Placid Boatworks canoes; Rapidfires I...

Years ago while working in the Adirondacks for SUNY Cortland, we fabricated 50 or so proto-types of these portage packs from old Camp Trails external frames. We used PVC pipe and fittings to create the supports for where the canoe sits. After 25+ years, these are still going out with students...

I picked up a new hammock from Hammock Gear. I'd been looking at the "Circadian" for a while and finally pulled the trigger when it went to 30% off. Definitely worth the price. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

For years I taught LNT as part of my outdoor classes but I always strove to stress it's an ethic not necessarily law. Unfortunately, I've also met too many LNT instructors who have allowed their own prejudices to be shared as "the law" when it comes to various LNT principles. When you are...

Travel with college students and you'll never have to deal with leftovers again; and that's based on a 45 year career with college outdoor programs. Until next time...be well. snapper

I'm so happy to have read through all the previous posts. There have been many times over the years when I've wondered if I'm being overly cautious when it comes to paddling in (against?) the wind. It's nice to know there are so many paddlers who I admire who have many of the same concerns...

Great looking trip. So glad you two were able to connect and then share your adventure with the rest of us. Thanks! That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

My morning routine has changed a bit now that I'm older and doing more base camp/fishing trips. In the old days I'd have my sleeping bag stuffed before I left the tent and my gear organized. From there I'd start my stove, put the water, get my food bag from wherever it was hanging and begin...

Thanks for the video. The one time I was in Hawaii I was fortunate enough to hook up with a canoe club. I was given the privilege of using one of their solo outrigger canoes and spent some time surfing with the boat; although on nothing like what's shown in the video. Long story short, I had...

Hey David - I think you're going to enjoy your Steger mukluks. I'm on my second pair after wearing out the first pair. Mine are the "Arctic" version (I think that's what they're called) but you can identify them by the canvas uppers with the moose hide lower moc area. Ultra comfortable and...

Happy to see he was able to reunite the dog with his owner. Thanks for posting! Until next time...be well. snapper

Coldfeet...do you mind sharing what trip you signed up for? I looked at their website after you announced your trip and saw a 7 day trip that doesn't travel quite so much. More of a sit back, relax with a second cup of coffee & explore adventure. It sounded like something I could still do...

Wonderful video. Having a companion such as Norm can make all the difference in the world when you're out there by yourself. It was great seeing him and look forward to future adventures between you two. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

David - I look forward to hearing about your adventure. Good luck with the knee rehab. I'll be interested in how your knee holds up as it could determine whether I look into their trips for the future. Hope it all goes well for you. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be...

Welcome from central NYS! Glad you could join us. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

No expert on the subject but something sounds fishy here. If they felt the need to apply a patch, it seems to me that it wasn't a first quality canoe so it should have been classified as a second. Again, I'm not an expert but that's how I see it; for whatever that's worth. That's all for now...

For a while there were a lot of these faux bark canoes that found their way into 18th century living history events. We made one out of an old Mad River "Explorer" that was given to me. With the good ones, you had to paddle pretty close before you realized it wasn't a true bark canoe. They...

Not quite as thick as that grouping of gators but we experienced something similar while paddling in the Okefenokee NWR. If you come in from the Folkston entrance, you begin paddling into the refuge via an old canal. One spring it was impossible to paddle this stretch without seeing gators in...

My first experience in a canoe took place when I was about 10 years old. We lived on Long Island but my Mom had friends "upstate" in the Hudson Valley. We'd go up there to visit and they lived in what today would be called a golf community. There was a small lake that we could swim and fish in...

Years ago, when our current dog was ready to jump out of the canoe after a beaver, I decided she needed to learn to lay down in the canoe and stay there. It took a while but now she eagerly jumps in and lays down on a piece of yoga mat I cut for her. It gives her a "spot" and it keeps her from...