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It never occurred to me until @2sweed twigged my thought process.... WOW! Our Native People have got to be the most creative individuals in terms of living on and off the land. No matter where in the world, ancient peoples have wisdom and know how that is as valuable today as in the past...

It is the beginning of March...the first canoe trip is planned for June and the first camp/canoe trip (for 21 days) begins early July. Equipment Lists are Completed :) Purchase List for New Equipment is Prepared :) Menus are Organized :) Float Plan is Recorded :) Hatchet and Knives are...

Nathaniel Coleman at the 2016 Bouldering Open National Championship; photo Greg Mionske, courtesy of USA Climbing The all-around achiever took the gold in two bouldering national competitions, back to back, hit the books for his computer science degree, and didn’t lose any sleep… all in a...

I always wanted a subscription to this... When I was a boy I wanted this magazine so much... never did get it :( . It's a fabulous magazine for any age and is jam packed with excellent articles, photography and know how commentaries that will interest the pre-eminet campers among us...

If you are a bear lover you will enjoy this episode of three bears trying to get into a canoe barrel. CHECK IT OUT... key in - Are pack barrels safe from bears? Explore Magazine Scroll down to the video - it's fun to watch.

This is one that I own... Now the new one with a flame thrower.

Micro-lanterns to foldable shades… take a trip inside the halls of the Outdoor Retailer trade show, held last week in Utah, for an exclusive look at gear coming to market in 2016. :) GEAR JUNKIE The latest up-to-date information on just about everything outdoors.

What's the rationale for Camp Lighting? The technology is there and it is not expensive. That's why. At base camp [that is the drive to location] I've had motion lights for years because I find them convenient at night when there is no campfire burning. For those of you who have young children...

A great pack for the canoe and for general camping... Barrels are appealing to use while canoeing because they are waterproof, seal in food smells, and are *difficult for bears to break into. (* But not bear proof.) Barrels are easy to manage - you can pack them into the canoe, lift them up...

Winter or Summer - it's mighty good! CHUCK ROAST FOR TWO GUYS 5 potatoes, quartered 1 onion, quartered 1 Small bag baby carrots 8 half ears of corn 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ lb whole button mushrooms, halved Small 3 lb chuck roast 1 package slow cooker beef flavored seasoning Place ears of...

TNF Founder Douglas Tompkins, 1943 – 2015 Tompkins died following a kayaking accident in Patagonia. He capsized in rough weather on Lake General Carrera with five companions around 11 a.m. He was airlifted to Coyhaique Regional Hospital. He died of severe hypothermia at 6:30 p.m. Tompkins...

__________________________________________ Reese Tuesday 22 August 2000 to Thursday 26 November 2015 I am in tears, while carrying you to your last resting place as much as I rejoiced when bringing you home in my own arms fifteen years ago...

Bannock with raisins Flat breads where the original breads. They are sill a major source of nourishment in many countries throughout the world. They, generally, are cooked very quickly (as little as 2 minutes) over a very hot surface. They can cooked on a pan, griddle, hot pebbles. A lot of...

Hikers Pack 1,000 Pounds Of Trash Off Appalachian Trail Thru-hiking with a cause… a group of guys this past summer backpacked the AT with a goal to pick up bag after bag of trash along the way. Photos by Seth Orme The trio of do-gooders — Seth Orme, Joe Dehnert, and Paul Twedt — named their...

It's the annual Equipment Inventory I do it every year just about this time when I'm absolutely sure that the summer is over. :( It's a time to throw out items not used and food stuffs left behind that are past the best to eat date. There are well used t-towels, clothing, utensils and such...

:) I hope that you have worked out your fears - you know...the ones most unlikely to happen. Here are some suggestions to help you accomplish your goal of canoe/camping solo. Now, I must share with you some of the pros will not necessary agree with me. But then...I don't always agree with...

A wise colleague of mine pointed out that I really haven't addressed the issue of a FLOAT PLAN for canoe and boat people. :finger: IF YOU ARE CAMPING/CANOE TRIPPING OR BOATING you need one. _________________________________________________________ EVERY JURISDICTION WILL HAVE REQUIREMENTS...

Taking it up another notch (1) For those who like to canoe and camp. You have heard about it, probably seen videos, read a book or an article and even contemplated the possibility. Well...what's stopping you from actually giving it a try? THE UNACCOMPANIED CANOE CAMP TRIP It looks...

Man..(or Woman) whatever is appropriate - this is camping. * Excellent protection against the elements, sufficient room to stand and roam around; sort of like a bed sitting room. :mad: Some twit put a no smoking sign on the bar at the top of my tent. Those who know my vocation will...

HECK TO THE MODERN PAN :( I left my faithful skillet last day to trust a modern pan. My pancakes burned, the bannock balked, and the bacon tasted raw. Never again will I leave my skillet alone and blue and lost. I'll make sure it's in my pack and heck to the modern pan. :)