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  1. billconner

    NFCT Waterway Work Trips

    The Northern Forest Canoe Trail has just posted this summer's trips. Two years I've done these - 2 each year - and have really enjoyed them. Late Friday arrival, mid Sunday departure. Registration commences Monday. Based on past years, they are full within a few days, though I think there are...
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    Winter Environmental Conference

    Should have posted this earlier but do be it. This is put on by Save the River. I attended last year's on the spur of the moment and really enjoyed it. I can't say how useful it was but I learned a lot. Recommended. Can just show up and register on site...
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    Wabakimi

    Thought I share this. I am a member of Friends of Wabakimi, but believe this is open to all. Wabakimi Canoe Rangers TONIGHT, Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. CST, 7:00 p.m. EST updated Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87404096386?pwd=cGNmL29LT1JEbFpXMk1ydUVWV1l5UT09 Meeting ID: 874...
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    Canoecopia 2024

    Just 99 days. Made a hotel reservation. Looking forward to it. Next best place to be after in a canoe.
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    Northern Forest Canoe Trail auction

    A little late but this year's auction ends tonight at midnight - eastern I presume. Saw an Esquif prospector 16 currently at just over half of list...
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    lieutenant paddler

    This is an interesting twist. Anyone signing up? US Canoe Force? https://abcnews.go.com/International/ukrainian-special-forces-combat-kayaks-fight-russian-army/story?id=103411391
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    Oswegatchie

    With someone I met at a NFCT work weekend, we assembled at Cranberry Lake Campground Friday, for an Oswegatchie trip Saturday. Rain was predicted all weekend but held off till Sunday around 4:00 am, so lucked out. Campground showed nearly full on rec.gov but was maybe half full. Nice place...
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    north east storms

    I hope everyone is staying dry. I imagine a lot of folk here are in the heavy rain area. Saw more than 8" in an hour along lower Hudson. Not sure Vermont is doing better.
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    Swift canoes demo day

    https://www.mountainmanoutdoors.com/posts/swift-demo-day-is-coming-in-july
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    shock cord for tent poles

    Both tents not used in a year and shock cord is shot. Anyone know size and length needed for a Copper Spur 3? Same question, Eureka Timberline 4? And can I reuse the stoppers or need new? Thanks!
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    NFCT work weekends

    This coming weekend I'lk be with NFCT crew on Valcor Island working camp sites and following weekend on Upper Saranac improving Indian Carry. Wondered if anyone else here has joined there volunteer crews. I did 2 weekends 2 years ago around Grand Falls. Built a bridge, landing, and a campsite...
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    A little different approach

    Kind of a modern twist on wood and canvas? https://builds.capefalconkayaks.com/2021/07/iains-solo-canoe-build-scotland/
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    Might affect your paddle choice

    I thought of this in selecting.a paddle. https://people.com/human-interest/rafters-use-paddles-to-fight-off-mountain-lion-that-attacked-man-in-remote-area-in-arizona/
  14. billconner

    interesting solo

    It would be fun to try I think. https://newatlas.com/outdoors/mycanoe-solo-2-folding-origami-canoe/
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    General Clinton Canoe Regatta

    Just mentioning this event. May be a bit too far for me but looks like a fun event. May 26-28. (May conflict with Paddlefest...). https://www.canoeregatta.org/
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    Adirondack Paddlefest is reportedly back

    Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company in Old Forge posts this event is returning after 3 years. I really enjoyed it, getting to test paddle a lot of canoes. If you're shopping or just enjoy the paddling, you might enjoy this. I camped at Alger Island State Park 4 years ago. Not sure where I'll...
  17. billconner

    The Trek

    I don't know how many here recieve The Trek emails, but generally quite interesting. Reports and stories about AT, CDT, and PCT. The off season often has interesting gear stories. I thought this survey was interesting, if nothing other than none used gravity filters...
  18. billconner

    Inlet-Cranberry-Lows-Inlet loop

    A while back @DuctTape suggested a group trip: "The big idea is a loop from Inlet (on the Oswegatchie) to Cranberry to Lows then down the Oz back to Inlet." For reasons not related to the route, thread was locked. The segment from Inlet to Wanakena looks pretty rocky, and of course a long...
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    Adirondack leantos

    I thought just the photos made this worth drawing attention to. Great collection. https://www.adkforum.com/forum/the-adirondack-forum/general-adirondack-discussion/457859-the-largest-collection-of-lean-to-photos-ever-4th-edition-image-heavy
  20. billconner

    Interesting survey - AT tents and shelters

    I found this quite interesting. Feels like real world experience. Not entirely applicable to canoe treks. https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/top-tents-and-shelters-on-the-appalachian-trail-2022-thru-hiker-survey/
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