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My first "back country" saw was a Sven Saw. I used it doing a lot of trail work over the years. My only complaint with it was the...

Most of the kids I knew that were in the Cub Scouts never made it to Boy Scouts. One of the most valuable lessons I learned was how to...

Just adding on to what's already been said...I've never had an issue with my EZ-Pass when a canoe is overhead. That said, I do need to...

Use mine al the time with canoe on top and no issues, for Royalex, Kevlar or aluminum.

Backpacking, particularly winter backpacking, is a wonderful way to train. It has other benefits that apply very nicely to warmer...

Look forward to your trip reports and photos. Enjoy; and watch that black ice!!! Until next time...be well. snapper

As a forester, I have had all kinds of menial jobs to make ends meet between jobs on my career path. I was acutely aware of the...

Normally my summer work is A Lot of hiking with a pack on filled with my daily gear kit, a large chainsaw, gas/oil and a first aid kit...

Not sure about BC skiing, but XC skiing is very good cross training. I alternate upper body days with lower body/cardio days. In warm...

You might try taking Magnesium for the cramps. I used to be bothered by cramps a lot and the magnesium pretty much cured it. The...

I did strength training and cardio regularly until about 50 but hated every minute of it. I can't stand being in a room doing one thing...

My routine year round is swimming laps about 3 x wkly for 1/2 mile, walking 1-2 miles 3-4 x wkly, and a 1 x wkly older person yoga class...

I'm only 61 so my winter canoeing workout is to sit on the couch, look at maps and drink (in moderation as I get older). In the...

here you can also find some helpful tips, tricks and cheats :giggle: https://www.youtube.com/@callancanoe

I'll be turning 72 in April and am retired from leading an outdoor program. I learned a long time ago that if I was going to keep up...