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Route Rec: Voyageurs Black Bay to Kabetogama

April 21, 2018 • 12 mins

This episode previews a 3-5 day route in Voyageurs National Park, shares tips about purifying water, and gets you Trip Center listeners setup for National Parks Week! Trip Overview: 3-5 day trip 2 lakes About 50mi / 80km 1 portage, with opportunity to add in another Large lakes and bays Water purification: Go with UV Test well in advance Bring backups National Parks Week: Get in for free 4/21/18! Ways to Celebrate: https://www.n...

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How to Portage: Carrying Your Gear

April 7, 2018 • 18 mins

Crucial to consider when planning any canoe trip are the portages you’ll encounter and what your team will be able (and willing) to tackle. If your route crosses between lakes, over waterfalls, or around rapids, you should expect to hit the shore and hoist your gear onto your shoulders. Portaging can be a welcome challenge for a lot of canoe trippers, as well as break from paddling to stretch stiff legs. Part of the joy of wildern...

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Route Rec: Quetico's French Lake to Beaverhouse

March 31, 2018 • 18 mins

We heard you when you requested guidance planning routes in our Twitter poll, so episode six covers a favorite of mine: French Lake to Beaverhouse lake in Quetico Provincial Park. For more about visiting the Quetico, its history and personality, check out our third episode. The route in a nutshell: 7 day trip 6 lakes 50 mi or 80 km 3 portages 260 rods - the longest portage, between Pickerel and McAlpine. Skinny lakes and large la...

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How to Choose the Canoe for You

March 23, 2018 • 26 mins

What do you need to consider when you're settling on a canoe? Learn about the bow, stern, hull, gunwales, yoke, the materials that make them, and the way to take care of them. Resources for your planning: https://paddling.com/learn/choosing-the-right-canoe-for-you/ https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/canoe.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Os1NKkY-7c Just for fun - https://medium.com/@hatieparmeter/30-signs-you-ve-been...

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How to Pack: Personal Gear

March 16, 2018 • 13 mins

The bare necessities of life in the canoe wilderness: Long wool socks Hiking boots, waterproof and broken-in Synthetic underclothes Athletic T-shirt Full-length, quick-dry hiking pants Sunglasses or sun hat Cozy sleeping clothes Extra layers for May or August-September trips (fleece, flannel, wool hat) We take a brief break for Trip Tips: 11 ways to use a bandana. Of course Pinterest has many more ideas for general crafting, in c...

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Know Where To Go: Quetico Park

March 7, 2018 • 12 mins

We're off to Quetico Provincial Park in the final of our first mini-series, "Knowing Where You're Going." Listen in for an overview of this Canadian park where many canoeists start out. Quetico by the numbers: 1.2 million acres 15,000 year-old landscape 2,000 designated camping sites 600+ lakes 20,000 annual visitors $20-30 per adult, per night Tune in for Trip Tips: How to Pick a Campsite. Subscribe for future episodes and che...

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Know Where To Go: Voyageurs National Park

March 7, 2018 • 13 mins

Voyageurs National Park wilderness has 200 backcountry camping sites and lives just beyond a popular fishing hub! This the 2nd of our 3-episode series, "Knowing Where You're Going," which provides an overview of the parks where many canoeists start out. VNP by the numbers: 200,000 acres 15,000 year-old landscape 200 designated camping sites 50,000 annual visitors $10 booking fee $16 per adult, per night Tune in for A Look Back a...

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Know Where To Go: The Boundary Waters

March 7, 2018 • 12 mins

Welcome to 1.1 MILLION acres called the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This kicks off our 3-episode series, "Knowing Where You're Going," which provides an overview of the parks where many canoeists start out. BWCA by the numbers: 1.1 million acres 15,000 year-old landscape 1,000 lakes and waterways 2,000 designated camping sites 250,000 annual visitors $10 booking fee $16 per adult, per night Tune in for a reading of part of Sigur...

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