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First Love: Why I Can’t Get Over My Old...

My first canoe was a junker. A generation older than me, this hand-me-down was just 14 feet long and...

Unleashing The Dreamer

Next time you’re out on a clear, moonless night, look up. In the darkest skies of wilderness areas across...

Why Not Go Skinny Dipping On Your Next Paddling...

No wilderness experience is complete without casting off that final thread of civilization: the swimsuit. Reminiscing on the times...

The Paddlers’ Code

As I’m writing this I’m listening to my woodstove struggle against the cold of an Ottawa Valley winter. I’m...

What Is The Ultimate Sacrifice In Paddling?

WHATEVER YOU GIVE UP TO PADDLE: IT DOESN’T COME CHEAP.

A 17-Year Olds’ First Solo Trip Terror

When tripping alone, it's easy to get ahead of yourself.