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From this last Garmin message, it seems like his last day was really a difficult one. His TR is going to be a good read. G.

Sorry to say that I have joined the group. Diagnosed last February with a virulent form of prostate cancer which spread, in the form of metastases, to the bladder, spine, legs and arms. Psa was in the 300+ and had not been checked for years as I am 86 years of age. So no matter what the PSA...

Thanks for your reply, Mason. In 1998, we did a lot of bottom of canoe scrapping in those wide swerving gravel bends lower down the river as water got thinner and siltier. Trip report? Video? G.

How was the water level going through the canyons this year? G.

LV is only a 2.5 hour drive from home. Been going there off and on since the early 60's. Some great souvenirs of the place. Have not been there since the SEPAQ have taken over. Feedback regarding the philosophy of the present administration does not suit my style of solo canoeing. At my age (86)...

Let's hope your Leafs win the final game. As a Québécois, I never thought I'd ever cheer for the Blue and White. Too bad about the high water covering the beaches because there sure are a lot of them along that route. Have a good recovery and plan your next trip.

Have done the Megiscane twice, once solo in July and with a friend in August (circa 1980's) Earlier than that, and it's either ice in May or hordes of bugs in June. In summer, the Megiscane is a technical river at places with lower water and huge boulders as you get downstream. Kudos to Recped...

Interesting post. We owned 2 Trippers over a 30 year period, and they were true workhorses on long wilderness adventures. A young man's canoe, as they were as heavy as they were indestructible. The only mod we made was painting the interior floor and adding sand over the wet paint as an...

A link to their website: https://www.alamerdunord.com/

If you can fish out of an empty Argosy, then you can fish out of almost any canoe. I've had 2 Argos and found them stable when loaded, but not so unloaded. I've seen Robin fish out of one empty often, and he did not seem uncomfortable. I sold both of mine as age now demands a lighter solo boat...

No idea, but I miss her posts and knowledge of watercraft. G.

I've scared off wolves, intent on getting to my dog, with bear bangers. G.

Precious. Love those old maps. Thanks for sharing. G.

This event still remains unexplained: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/coyotes-kill-teen-folk-singer-in-cape-breton-park-18896/ G.

Almost lost my wife as a canoeing partner after going to see then movie way back then. G.

Thanks for sharing. Paradise is where you can find it. Nice camp set up. Love the tent. G.

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Wondering if the ducks hunters had a retriever with them. I had a similar experience in La Vérendrye in August of 2009. The wolves were not interested in me, it's my dog they were after. Apparently they don't accept dogs trespassing on their territory. I succeeded in repelling them with a bear...

Now that's a sweet tent. Perfect for paddle in campsite. Enjoy. G.

It seems that both father and son raced canoes at one time. Stopped producing canoes circa 2017 when a fire took the shop down to the ground. Stopped making paddles as of August the 8th. of this year. A couple of models on this page...