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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...

Thanks to all who have chimed in thus far. Seems like we're all pretty much on the same track. I've had a large cold handle pan for a while now that I picked up at a flea market. I watched the Dave Canterbury videos on how to clean up and re-season a pan. I've always used Crisco but I may go...

I know many folks on this forum use cold handle frying pans but I'm wondering what sort of care do you give your pan? Do you have a particular way you clean your pan? How about storage between trips? Do you re-season it annually? After each trip? Bottom line, I'm just wondering what kind of...

Thanks for your reply. I'm hoping to eventually getting up to 50 acres but will settle for less if need be. A lot of it will depend on accessibility. Lately, all the properties I've visited have a sharp drop-off from the road. No place to even leave my truck before heading downward into the...

Love following your adventures. Just curious, you may have already said this in an earlier post but I'm wondering how large a parcel of property you have to explore? Walking a mile in just to reach your site says either you border state/federal land or you're a major land owner. I'm still...

Don't know if you can find one but Mad River had a model called the "Malecite." While it was essentially a tandem, they did make a center seat for the canoe. A friend of mine had one years ago that he used quite a bit with his family. It's now semi-retired at their cabin in Algonquin up in...

Not sure where you find all these interesting tidbits that you post Glenn but I'm sure glad that you do! Until next time...be well. snapper