Recent content by Gamma1214

Nice report & great pictures. Thanks for taking the time.

Packing like that, you'll need to build a Raven stripper for your solo river trips. (not that you need even more canoes...)

I'm wondering if you'd need a bilge pump or just dump (again) on the portage?

I think they leave that to us when we trip while portaging. (hopefully not going over a 6 story drop but, I suppose the durability of the canoe would be a secondary concern at that point)

I guess I saw the "convenience packages... starting at..." while scrolling & tapped out early (those prices will do that... I'm frugal). I actually would like to try some Quebec trips except that I don't speak French and my understanding is that you need to have a set itinerary and reserve...

That was my initial thought as well. Although I'm not familiar with these canoes or your market, the time & effort to build or restore canoes (especially your first couple) are not going to be a money-making endeavor. You could do it to preserve a piece of history or save a canoe that you...

Just a heads-up that you might want to check this link. I don't read (or speak) French Canadian but the frownie face suggests that it doesn't work as intended. PS: The last one works & good holy moly... $110 a night for a "canoe camp adventure"... I'm out. I don't even care if they cater the...

So you're portaging sledgehammers? Awesome. I like hard work and could read about it all day. (truthfully, I appreciate all who work to maintain trails- thanks for taking the time)

That was my thought. If I had to guess, I'd say the canoe will be somewhat neutral buoyancy (won't sink but will "float" pretty much at the surface). It's pretty easy to determine by swamping it in shallow water and never a bad idea to tip a new canoe to find out exactly where the secondary...

Seems reasonable

My sister's family recently had a Mountain Dog. Truly a joy to be around but they, unfortunately, do not live more than 8 or 10 years. I think I need a monkey... something that will outlast me (a turtle would be too slow on the ports).

Oh boy. Our poling aficionados might be able to make use of that. I'm not sure where I would store the 30 foot, goat fat encrusted piece of wooden portage aid when not in use. I'm also sure my arthritic right ankle would love that landing given that my grip strength (and, therefore...

That's typically when I wear one. If I think there's a high(er) likelihood that conditions might be lethal. I'm absolutely sure that the addition of level 50 vests are designed to encourage use. Personally, I'd be more inclined if the state didn't order me to do it and peer pressure didn't...

Maybe something like this...

Perfect. It's looking great and you're making good progress. Slow & steady works just fine.