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I just published an article on basic wilderness survival gear inspired by my recent paddling trip to Quebec. I had a lot of time to think about what I should have brought with me to a remote take out to what for a group of paddlers.

It's not an exhaustive or authoritative list. Bu it's mine. Check it out at my site STRAY at:

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Seven of us hit a number of rivers in Quebec earlier this month: the Lachine rapids on the St. Lawrence; the upper and lower sections of the Malbaie; the Seven Sisters of the Rouge; and a few others. Great, great rivers. Above are a few photos I posted in the gallery from the trip.

I didn't take too many photos, because I mostly shot video with a Canon 7D and a GoPro HD Hero. I'll post the video later, once I get some time to edit it. Continue

Whitewater paddlers love numbers. Get a group of them together and inevitably you’ll hear statements like, “ it was big, like 5.6” or “it sucked, 600 cfs”, or “I was paddling Rapid 9 with my 35 degree, 198,in my 1.5, at 600 cfs - that’s 1.2 at the bridge.”



While this numerical shorthand certainly speeds up communication between those in the know,… Continue

The movie The Karate Kid taught that to get skills you have to break it down. No one goes straight to the Crane Technique. First comes wax on, wax off, painting the fence, careful concentration, and getting the crap knocked out you a few times. Mr. Miyagi’s lessons hold true for kayaking too. Polish the pieces, then put the puzzle together.… Continue