It’s impossible not to worry when newer paddling friends hit a rock and tip after the first turn of a four-day river getaway. Bump stress levels up a notch when a paddling cohort is throwing up and feverish on the first night out. Toss in a rattlesnake encounter of the too close … [Read more...] about Canoeing the Milk River: Swims, Sickness & Snakes!
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7 Tips for Storing Outdoor Gear
Snowshoes, skis, boots, poles, inflatable kayaks, paddling gear, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, stoves – and don’t even get me started on over a dozen different backpacks for overnight trips, skiing, day hiking, biking… We’ve got a lot of stuff to store! So, how do you … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Storing Outdoor Gear
Paddling the Red Deer River, Alberta
Floating through Alberta’s badlands past grazing deer and busy beavers, with white pelicans soaring overhead, while soaking up the prairie sun with your feet propped up on the sides of your canoe – could life be sweeter? This post provides the perfect introduction to paddling the … [Read more...] about Paddling the Red Deer River, Alberta
Canoeing the Green River, Utah
Canyonlands National Park is a bucket-list destination in southern Utah. Canoeing the Green River through the park bumps it up a notch. The river cuts a swath through gold and red sandstone in Canyonlands as it lazily meanders through Stillwater Canyon on its way to the … [Read more...] about Canoeing the Green River, Utah
Paddling the Milk River in Spring
It’s this time of year that we start planning spring paddling adventures. Alberta canoe trips rank high on our list of things to do. This spring we’re hoping to take friends for their first time paddling the Milk River. It is one of the best canoe trips in Alberta – if you know … [Read more...] about Paddling the Milk River in Spring