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Now don't plunk me down in the wrong camp when I say this Mem, but the ocassional bear has been seen to wander down south of Barrie without too many people freaking out. https://www.tvo.org/article/why-ontarios-black-bears-are-moving-south And to be fair, besides the snickerdoodle dog owners...

Years ago when the kids were young we had one crash thru our campsite late at night. We'd stayed up earlier sitting around a fire listening to the wolfpack howling and felt closer to the wild. Hadn't imagined we could get closer than that. I bolted out the tent flap to investigate the ruckus and...

I've not often encountered firewood "voluntarily" left behind, more often (particularly in parks) the remnants of failed fires in the pit. But the rare times it is it has been a small and welcome offering. A small measure of etiquette I consider a strength of character rather than a weakness of...

My wife and I have 2 pr of sleeping bags, one pr down fill (0C) and the other pr Primaloft (-stupidC) Although the Prima is rated for colder temps I prefer the packability and comfort of down. I intend to retire the Primas as we're quite happy with the down mummys and wool blanket combinations...

No idea why anyone would scatter cut wood like that. Was it too green? Too wet? Too big? It can still be stacked for future use. I generally don't leave wood by the firepit only because it's usually exposed there to the elements. Instead I pile it towards the campsite clearing edge, often next...

2) Coffee A good cup of coffee makes every morning sing. On a sombre wet morn when the mist creeps out of the forest and swims across the waters the stillness is astounding, almost intimidating, whereas on bright mornings the fleeing shadows and rising sun feels welcoming. In any morning mood...

It's hard to narrow all the luxuries down to just three. Just being there feels like a luxury I'm grateful to afford. I'm used to making do and doing without in life and our ocassional tripping life is no different, so the luxury additions to bare bones basic gear has been gradual and welcome...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/taylor-bachrack-skeena-kispiox-1.7302187

The mosquito is our unofficial national bird.

All that flagging tape is a puzzle. Relieved you sorted it out. Great photos Steve. Yeah, those look like cloud berries to me too.

Looking forward to your TR.

Insect repellent is light and easy to pack as insurance. My wife loves her bug jacket.

We just got back from a roadtrip thru the US. with a stop over in Killarney PP. Valid passports were all we needed. They are easy to acquire. We are by no means world savy travellers, but do like to see what's out there beyond our own backyards. So many rewards from so little effort.

I sense a smudge fire coming on.

Oh wow. Just discovered that scrolling/zooming in on the map changes from map to satellite. Love that. Also, thank you gentlemen for the trip photos, they compliment the route in real time perfectly, making me wish I were there.

He's a lucky guy to be doing this route, especially with higher water levels.

These are impressive skills. This sculpture would look great perhaps on public display somewhere in town. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/geraldton-giant-moose-sculpture-1.7263516

We all have our own right and wrong answers. Personal biases and fantasies abound. Makes it a colourful world. I read recently an article in which a dozen or so chefs and food writers gave their opinions about their one and only favourite knife in the kitchen (home or professional). There were...

I like the idea of a folder and belt sheath. They can be bought separately. That combo will make it a serious tool for the young man. Sorry can't help you with choices, there are just so many coming at different price points, but you could still keep it under $50. I would suggest a small folder...

Looking forward to this TR Gamma. Take plenty of pics, including some thoughts on using each of your paddles.