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For seemingly far too long I have walked the halls of the Wilmot Cancer Center learning about organs that needed to be removed, MRI's that looked just a bit odd, and test results that could have been better. At each turn, Chick was there, providing support as she has done since we were both 20...

Hello folks, Looking for a TR on the Paull. I did see some information provided by Michael (Paddling Pitt) but it appears the trip was shortened. I am trying to build 2 solo trips that I can use in the event I have staffing issues, as I did for the last 2 years. The Cree will most likely...

In addition to my responsibility of posting inane comments on public forums I also dig bicycles in a pretty big way. I currently own 4, and I ride throughout the year with bikes focused on specific tasks. Like the canoe quiver, we sometimes find that odd project that compels us to bring it...

I have been so used to driving to Mich to pick up buddies for canoe trips I failed to realize how fast I can get to the Sudbury, Ontario, area. Six hours from Rochester and I was there. This can provide some additional opportunities. Those who have suffered my blathering's know I am on a...

Hello folks, I am having an issue with my inreach. I cannot delete past weather locations so I can not request a new one. Can't find a way to delete them. Even had Chick look at it. youTube no help. Thoughts?

Well, the trip I have dreamed of since boyhood in about to come to fruition. Drive up to Sudbury on 6/9, get on the train on 6/11 at 5 pm, get dumped off in the middle of nowhere and then canoe to the end. My brother - who screwed up his eye for the Wabakimi trip messed up his shoulder for...

Hello all, I am heading out of Sudbury Junction station for my trip and will leave my vehicle in Sudbury. Does anyone have any experience with this? It seems as though it's a gravel parking lot. Or, any intel on a place to stash the truck would be great. Thank you.

Due to a change in plans I am now searching for a shuttle. I will leave my truck in Capreol (and suggestions for long term parking) and will need to get from Cochrane back to the truck. Any ideas for navigating this is appreciated. Thank you!!

I had been planning to canoe the Fon du Lac this summer, but reading Erica's fantastic TR on the Cree really has me thinking. Could anyone that has done both give a quick comparison? Thank you!

Hi folks, Well, provided the snow fall is appropriate my brother and I will tackle the Miss in June. We will jump on the train in Sudbury blah, blah, blah. My issue is getting the permits. I don't want to start on Missainabi Lake because of the terrifying pictographs but it seems I might...

It's true. My discovery of this has been almost glacial in it's arrival, but it is a gift with many surprises. This is relating to my swing through Canada and Alaska last summer. It wasn't a solo canoe trip, but it was many miles spent in delightful isolation, this being due to the fact the...

Hello all, Assuming proper water levels will do this in June. Question on permits. I am jumping on the train is Sudbury and paddling the entire thing. Looking at the Parks website it doesn't reference fees for canoeing the entire river. If I jump on by the railroad which permits do I get...

Hello all, I might put my road trip plans to Newfoundland on hold for a year or so. Since that is a driving trip I can probably do this in the future, and I'm still feeling pretty good so I was thinking about doing a solo canoe trip. The Fon Du Lac has been on the fringe of my radar for...

Hello, Does anyone have any recent intel? Thinking about heading up to High Falls. Thank you.

Hello folks, Trip is getting fleshed out. Leave Rochester NY, drive around to Toronto for fun and then head straight up to Hwy 389, then over to 500 and down to 510. All seems pretty straightforward. I have been fascinated with Newfoundland forever and want to make sure I cover "The Rock"...

Hi folks, Not really canoe related so I hope this is cool. I am planning another loop into Canada, this time to the east. Cutting this off at a month - 6 weeks is a long time to live in a mini-van. I am interested in the scenic and if possible fishing opportunities along this stretch. From...

For the sake of this email, I would like to consider all Alaskan’s and Canadian’s as one people - everything equally applies to both parties. From that perspective I would like to say that everyone I met on my tour was extremely friendly and very helpful. I mean exceedingly so. In Yellowknife 3...

On my recent trip to the Thelon I wanted to check out some gear I had wondered about. Huge Eureka dry bag - too big for me and the thing had some leaks. I wasn't alone with the leaks and I get these are used commercially, but there were not that many miles on this pack. Peregrine...

I have purchased Mountain House meals forever. They are fine, but just in case I need a little shot of life I'll throw some sauce in there. I save the packets from Taco Bell and bring them along. Been eating the exact same 5 meals for years. Now, going on a longer trip with my brothers I...

Hello all, I am really shooting to get to Wabakimi for a month next summer. Did the west part last time - want to go north and west this time. Any intel on Dawn or Webster lakes to fly in and paddle back? I loved that Beaver. I have not been in one, but that upholstery looked like what...