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I realize you live in MN but I'm pretty sure I saw one on a recent Hemlock Canoe post. It might be too far for you to bother with but maybe you have a connection that could bring it to you if you're not traveling east? Just something to ponder. That's all for now. Take care and until next...

I definitely enjoy having lightweight canoes at this point in my life. Numerous knee surgeries (the first reconstruction at the ripe old age of 17) led to an eventual replacement so having less to carry on a carry is a joy. It's funny to me how I started out with traditional gear (I.e. wool...

Thanks so much for sharing your adventure. Lots of challenges and hardships along the way but your description of it all makes it sound wonderful in the end. Sorry the fishing wasn't better but that's been my experience when you have as many storms as you lived through. That's all for now...

Sounds like your sleeping set-up is similar to mine. I currently use a 0 F bag from North Face but used to have a -40 F bag from Bristlecone Mountaineering. It was a godsend on a weekend trip I led in the Catskills as the first night went down to -28 F and the second night it dropped to -32 F...

Looks like a wonderful trip. The majority of my winter overnights have been in tents. The only "open" shelters I've ever slept in have been lean-tos in the Adirondacks or Catskills of NYS. They're not bad unless the wind comes in from the open front. My guess is you have very good sleeping...

@Ravenwolf - I'm not as tall as you are (only 5' 8") but come pretty close to you in weight; about 10 lbs less. All of this is to say I have "Peregrine" and had a foot brace installed in it probably 6 or 7 years ago because I'm not a kneeler; bad knees. My core is still strong enough that I...

I read that as of today (Feb. 14), Lake Champlain has completely frozen over so Glenn's earlier post has come to fruition. Until next time...be well. snapper

You guys have some wonderful adventures to share. My knees would never hold up to that type of skiing anymore but I still enjoy being out on my backcountry skis in the woods and along snow covered seasonal roads around here. Thanks for sharing your photos. That's all for now. Take care and...

Still snowing here this morning. I was thinking of heading out for a quick xc ski after lunch but like you, I won't complain when paddling season begins again. That said, I really have enjoyed most of this winter; other than the intense winds. I've gotten in more xc skiing & snowshoeing than I...

Alan - I've never camped in a CCS Lean+ shelter but I have slept in a similar knock-off made years ago by Eureka based on the photos you've posted. The big difference in my opinion is the Seek Outside shelters (Cimarron, Red Cliff, etc.) have two doors so there is easy access on two sides. As...

Love your post and appreciate all your explanations. One thing you might want to investigate is changing your tent and going to a Seek Outside "Cimarron" shelter. The body only weighs 2 lb. 7 oz. and has a 6' height; which allows for standing up and stretching out your back if need be. For...

I have no idea what woodchuck tastes like but the old joke where I come from is found in this recipe: 1. Bring the meat to a boil in a pot of water. 2. Change the water and boil the meat a second time. 3. Change the water and boil the meat a third time. 4. Dump the meat and serve the water...

That chart Glenn posted is a clear indicator of just how cold it's been here in central NYS this winter. We've had two weeks now of zero or colder temperatures overnight; and even during the day at times. While the cold has been difficult at times, the intensity of the winds has made it all...

I remember my first trip to the Okefenokee when I referred to our camping location as a chickee. I was promptly corrected and told in the Okefenokee, they are platforms! I never made that mistake again 😁 That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

When not hiking, I use a Marmot "Precip" rain jacket. The hood has always stayed where I want it and I appreciate having the pit zips for venting excess heat. After a few years the interior coating wears off around the shoulders and neck area but for the cost (I've always found them under...

We still use our Eureka "Sentinel" when car camping or even the occasional winter trip. Add to that our Coleman 2 burner gas stove and my traditional snowshoes, toboggan and Al Camp paddles (which I purchased from Al off his back porch), I guess I'm still firmly in the group of folks who still...

No expert here but I'm in agreement with Erica. I was always taught that the snakes with triangular heads were to be avoided due to their being poisonous. I'm sure there are exceptions but I've never felt the need to get close enough to check out the pupils of their eyes. That's all for now...

Glad to see you got out in spite of the cold. With the winter we've been having, if we waited for it to warm up, we'd never go out! I end up doing most of my snowshoeing (and xc skiing for that matter) alone as very few folks are interested in going out right now. I went out our back door the...

Our backroom is unheated and is currently sitting at 20 F. It hasn't gotten above that in the last 2 weeks so letting my skis or snowshoes sit outside really isn't even necessary but old habits die hard. Until next time...be well. snapper

Never heard of this before so will be interested in what you find out. All I've ever done with my snowshoes or skis has been to put them outside for about 10 minutes before I want to use them so they'll freeze up and keep the snow from building up on them. Unless I step in some slush or water...