billconner

When I paddled and rowed with women I slept with them. Now I paddle with old men and dogs and sleep with dogs.

I've usually shared a 3 person tent with another. Often one of my sons, but a few times with clients I've invited. Shared tent with...

Just a reminder if you're planning on attending Canoecopia 2025, Match 7-9, hotel rooms are going fast. Great event with many...

If solo, I rarely build a campfire. But out on work weekends on NFCT, it's quite nice with 10-15 people. So depends on company.

I don't know when that was but IIRC, I was there when I was 17 at Scout camp, 1969. No recollection of where we paddled.

Yes. Thank you but my bil is available. Also may not be able to get away.

I wouldn't discount winters in Ely, though I'd love to live there myself.

Yup. A few entry points to get out but no short cut. I think the Gull - Clearwater - Rock Island cut off would take longer. I figure...

I agree. If you want no portages, follow the shore of one of the big lakes. Moose, LLC, or Sag.

I'm looking at first week of November. Lower dam to inlet.

You set your own rates at Paddle Planner. I use 2.5 mph for paddle, 1.5 mph for portage, double portage, and 3 minute loading/unloading...

Isn't the whole loop - Isabella and Kawishiwi - 8 to 10 days? Isabella from ep36 to Bald Eagle is around 3 days.

For light weight, Hornbeck beats most, and new prices are similar to used prices on Swifts. Visit their shop and test paddle on their...

I only have done Isabella River from Bald Eagle to third portage east, in October. Nice paddle. I understand there are a lot of beaver...

Sounds worth it. I agree CCO is great.Ive never used anyone else.