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Archive for December, 2009

FOUND: Canoe

December 30th, 2009  |  by Andy  |  published in Canoeing, Outdoor Living

I’ve never done a stellar job with knots, myself, but I’d give almost anything for the full story behind this one.
Recently posted in the Duluth News-Tribune:
“FOUND: Canoe on I-35. Call [# omitted] to identify.”
Awesome. Thanks for the tip, Andrew!

What To Do With an Old Igloo?

December 29th, 2009  |  by Andy  |  published in Camping, Outdoor Living

Ah, snow caves and igloos: Bringers of warmth and shelter amidst Winter’s deepest cold. Symbols of welcome and hospitality — perhaps never more so when they’re spared for the next weary winter camper who comes along.
So why do we have to drag them into the Leave No Trace debate?
There’s an interesting discussion over [...]

Igloo Eye Candy

December 17th, 2009  |  by Andy  |  published in Camping, Outdoor Living, Survival Skills

When considering the topic of winter survival, I’m compelled to believe that snow forts just SO ROCK!
In what feels like a page stolen from a modern architecture journal, Wend Magazine has posted a number of unusual igloo creations.
Igloo construction tools (like Grand Shelters’ ICEBOX) are becoming more widely used in winter camping. So it’s [...]

Working Snowshoes Into Your Workout

December 14th, 2009  |  by Andy  |  published in Winter Sports

If you’re a dedicated runner, you’ll get your miles in, regardless of any amount of snow. You don’t let it stop you, so why even let the stuff slow you down?
This re-printed article on running with snowshoes has good advice for staying on top of your fitness — and on top of the snow [...]

Stand-Up Paddling. In a Canoe. Through Rapids.

December 2nd, 2009  |  by Andy  |  published in Canoeing

Yeah, that’s right, I’m doin’ it to you again: Just as you were getting antsy for a decent snowfall and all the fun of a Minnesota winter, I have to tantalize you with crazy warm weather activities again.
Nine-plus minutes may seem a little long for watching this guy SUPing in whitewater, but ride it out. [...]

Phasing Out the Haze Over the BWCA

December 1st, 2009  |  by Andy  |  published in BWCAW, Environment, Voyageurs

Some day, our children will enjoy clear, haze-free views of the Boundary Waters.. Or at least their kids might?
Per the Clean Air Act, state and federal agencies are beginning the first steps in reducing air pollutants which, specifically in Minnesota, cause hazy skies over the Boundary Waters at least 20% of the time.
While cleanup [...]

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