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    Toward The Source: An Arctic Odyssey

    Is the full movie on line somewhere? I just found the trailer, and the "buy dvd" section on the website is restricted to US sales. I've paddled this route (years ago) and would really enjoy some up to date visuals to complement my fading slides. If not, I will email him and see if...
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    Snowdrift River, Northwest Territories (2001)

    Michael - that is your puppy, the only rapid of significance on the Snowdrift between the Eileen junction and Siltaza Lake, at about 109 d 13' W. Taken July 1, 2017. The little V on RL was my choice as well. I also hope to return to the NWT next year, but turning 70 next month I too am...
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    Snowdrift River, Northwest Territories (2001)

    A very enjoyable read, with great photos. A reminder of what will be missed this summer, with the NWT border closed. I am glad that no puppies were injured in the making of this report. The puppy, unslammed:
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    Show pictures of your tent(s) on a canoe trip

    Paddling Pitt - Rebesca Lake is about 160 miles north of Yellowknife at 64 deg 33' N, 116 deg 24' W. It is on one of the two traditional canoe routes connecting the Gameti / Rae Lake area with the headwaters of the Emile RIver and the barrens around Mesa Lake. Bothwell - I have not tried the...
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    Show pictures of your tent(s) on a canoe trip

    Three tents that have served me well. Moss Stardome 2 (maybe familiar from Paddling Pitt's posts?), Calder River NWT 2005. Very strong, great fabric, better features (2 doors, zip out roof vent) than the MSR Fury which succeeded it. A bit heavy for a solo. Hilleberg Nallo 2, north of Sled...
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    Two of my favourite canoe vehicles. At the end of a trip, the canoe has been transferred to the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek from the 1979 Cessna 185-F. Aircraft are very lightweight. The Cessna, with me, the pilot, my gear, 400 miles of fuel and the canoe on board weighed almost exactly what the...
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    Lighten it up with some fun pics

    Tazin River, NT
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    What are you reading?

    I agree with Alan about "Letters from the Barren Lands". It's a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the Hornby saga. The editor, Carsten Iwers, is a veteran Arctic paddler. His website, northof60.de, is well worth a visit for some exceptional photography. ​​​​​​​wjmc
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    Thelon River, Northwest Territories & Nunavut (1993)

    Another enjoyable report. Regarding your experience with the final rapids above Baker Lake, I checked the flow data. In August 1993, the Thelon at the outflow of Schultz Lake had an average flow of 1820 m3/sec - just over 62,000 cfs in US units - the highest average flow for August over the...
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    Churchill River Country - Saskatchewan

    Yes, thanks for the videos. I was actually not that far away from you, as I paddled a route east of McLennan lake from September 10 - 17, 2018. I can confirm the inclement weather, one of the coldest and wettest Septembers I have experienced up there. My feet appreciated the rubber boots! -wjmc
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    Churchill River Country - Saskatchewan

    Yes, a very nice video. I paddled that six portages route some years ago, before the burns. Those historic canoe route pamphlets are gone from the Saskatchewan Government web site, but Ric Driediger of Churchill River Canoe Outfitters in Missinipe has preserved them on his web site...
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    Another Kite Canoe Build

    Nice photos. Where did you travel on the Churchill last year - it was definitely a high water summer, as your photo shows. wjmc
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    Greenstone Ontario routes

    The link takes me to the Facebook log in page: "You must log in to Facebook to continue."
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    Greenstone Ontario routes

    Could it be made a "public site" so it could be viewed (but not posted to) by individuals who don't have a Facebook account?
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    Available copies of Distant Summers I and II

    Second what recped said about availability. I've bought a number of books from McGahern and always had good service. wjmc
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    What are you reading?

    Alex Hall has not yet "passed" - in December he was told his cancer is in remission. An interesting article can be found here: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/torn-away-from-eden wjmc
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    Our Winter of Content in Canada's Western Arctic

    Not to be picky, but isn't that waterfall Louise Falls, on the Hay River, taken from the Louise Falls campground? wjmc
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    Seal River in Northern Manitoba

    Great photos. I paddled the Seal long ago, and they bring back some memories. We too camped on the beach at the west end of Great Island, and caught grayling in the rapid just below. -wjmc
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    What are you reading?

    Just finished an interesting and well written collection of essays - "Canoe Trails and Shop Tales" by Hugh Stewart, long time paddler, guide, and wood canvas canoe builder. I highly recommend it. More information at http://www.mcgahernbooks.ca/mcspublishing/index.htm wjmc
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    Wil Stegers trip ?

    This thread? http://www.canoetripping.net/forums/forum/general/news/78457-follow-will-steger-on-garmin-inreach-link
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