• Happy 1st Sighting of Pacific Ocean by Lewis & Clark (1805)! 🧭

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    Be Careful, All

    Water temp at <40f... brutal.
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    What do you use for a table?

    Thanks for the link! It says deburred and polished edges and joints, which i find rare on most chinesium off-label products. Is the fit and finish up to snuff?
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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

    Retracing could be tricky with the rivers and channels at spring melt levels. He mentioned a "tuneup rapid" on the 9th. They currently have a pretty clear shot at a provincial route to their east (red circle). That would *maybe* give them an opportunity for pickup depending on road conditions...
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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

    Looks like an out-and-back today. Hopefully not ice again. Note says they had a good camp last night and they are (were) heading out for another day of paddling.
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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

    Man, they covered some serious ground today! Looks like a nice beach for a reward. *edit* That is not a beach, it is some kind of dam.
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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

    No messages yesterday, but progress!
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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

    Looking at the sat images from 04/27, the closest open water I could find was over 130km south. Man, I feel for him.
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    Leaving for the still "frozen" North, Riviere Megiscane

    Oh man, this is from 04/27/2025. I hope they had a FAST thaw. Looks like they did an out and back today. The note says "paddle", so I'm hopeful.
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    Triple Carry Portage techniques

    Hoof boots... 😄
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    Triple Carry Portage techniques

    Pack animals are the ticket. Teenagers cost more to feed than goats, and are generally rougher on gear.
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    Other than the USA and Canada, what country has the most open canoes?

    I'm gonna go with Brazil due to the large number of indigenous boats. But thats just spitballing.
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    Canoe odyssey just begun from NW-most to SE-most points in USA

    Geez, who pissed in your wheaties? Thats two back-to-back threads I have read with your replies showing a distinct lack of decorum. The old men yelling at clouds meeting is elsewhere.
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    Where have all the whitewater canoes gone?

    Great post! Thank ou!
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    Tour owner jailed for 10.5 years for weir drowning deaths of 4 customers

    From the BBC: What went wrong? In December 2022 the MAIB published a report on the tragedy aimed at preventing future incidents. It found: The tour leaders were qualified to teach stand-up paddleboarding to beginners and novices in benign conditions but not lead tours on fast-flowing rivers...
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    Balancing weight and durability

    Come on out to Indiana... 😄😄 This one is even set up to solo!
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    Class III in a Mad River Guide

    That looks like a good time! It reminded me of a video I watched a while back about airbags. I have never used them, and was quite surprised to see just how effective they could be at displacing water.
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    Alexandra Conover Bennet Demonstrates the North Woods Paddle Stroke

    Thanks for reviving this thread. I have a new stroke to learn and a little stretch of gentle upstream on which to practice. This stroke looks exceeding comfortable
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    Personal hygiene on extended trips (The Deodorant Debate)

    I always take deodorant. I have a very garlic-y BO, which some people find rather offensive. Soap is present, may or may not be used. I take a dip every three days if temperate, daily if I've been sweating a lot. I don't like to sleep grimy.
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    PortagePal to carry paddles and fishing rods

    Well, I bought two. I will report back after a trip with them.
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