Monthly Archives: October 2011

UpNorthica Canoes Wabakimi: Trip Report, Days 5-6

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Waylaid in Wabakimi… How will we get unstuck? Read on to find out. MORE >

Optimus’s New (H)EAT Pouch

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Here’s a better way to keep your grub hot during fall forays. MORE >

UpNorthica Eats: Packit Gourmet’s Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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Sometimes you skip dessert. But, when you’re camping, you never should. MORE >

UpNorthica Reviews: Exped Downmat 7

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We test out this different breed of air mattress. Is it fit enough to survive our scrutiny? MORE >

UpNorthica Eats: Ginger-Orange Nutty Granola

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Nothing like greeting the 6 o’clock sun with some hearty, sweet granola. MORE >

Nature’s Colors and the Outfitter Report

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Happy Columbus Day! Here’s the Outfitter Report; this one’s full of fall colors.

We’ve been having an amazing fall and hope everyone is taking advantage MORE >

Pagami Fire 78% Contained After Cooler Weekend

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After a windy last week, it’s good to report some good news on the fire. MORE >

Winter Camping Symposium 2011

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Get ready for a festival celebrating the season’s best—before it even gets here. MORE >

UpNorthica Canoes Wabakimi: Trip Report, Days 3-4

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Our paddling adventure continues with forest fires, a startling camp raid and the Center of the Universe. MORE >

USFS Nixes BWCA Lottery System

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Come January, your Boundary Waters trip planning might include some changes. MORE >