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In between gatherings with family and friends I found some time for a christmas paddle today. Merry christmas and a happy new year to all you fellow paddlers!

Slightly off topic: It can be dangerous to use a thunder box....

Another morning on the lake today

Today on the Lake of Thoune. Greetings from Switzerland André

A first glimpse of winter in the hills here in Switzerland

Patrick, I know those mountains pretty good and you are right, the famous Jungfrau Massif to the right and the less known chain of Wetterhorn - Mittelhorn - Rosenhorn to the left of the centre.

Lake of Thoune, Friday morning, after a warm late fall night... Greetings from Switzerland André

memaquay, thanks a lot for educating me!

I like it very much! It's perfect for cruising up and down the lake. But I wouldn't take it on a trip into the wilderness because of its thin blade. I didn't know anything about a fable when I bought it... it was on sale, I got it for a third of its original price. If it breaks or gets stolen I...

I got this paddle about 10 years ago. Since then it gets dipped 1 to 2 times a week, year round. I love it!

I did complete the ArriveCan stuff and it was no problem. The outfitter suggested to use his address as my "vacation domicil". During the 28 days in the wilderness, no one was there to ask me questions...

May 2022, portage on Brightsand River, South of Wabakimi PP, Northern Ontario High water level guaranteed wet feet.....

Not today but a week ago, Lake of Thoune, Switzerland

Making bad decisions that have dire consequences. That's what I fear most.

:)Ha, ha! Me too!!;)

I'm smoking those cancer sticks that recped mentioned. I'm educated about the risks. I also use tobacco for another reason on wilderness canoe trips: I was told that you place some tobacco after crossing a height of land at the beginning of a new river system or if you visit a pictograph site...

It's a small car........but it works.......;)

Planning (and dreaming of) a trip to Northern Ontario either in Wabakimi or adjacent crown land. 3 to 4 weeks solo, starting end of May.

Yesterday, last paddle in 2021: Today, first paddle in 2022: What a difference! I take this as a good sign for this year! Wish you all a happy new year! Greetings from Switzerland André

I was born into a family that made a living from alpine farming. We produced meat, cheese and other dairy products. The alp/pastures that my family managed had several sections with huts at different heights. No roads, no machines. Everything had to be carried up and down on our back (and the...