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New Feature: GearBacker

May 10, 2012 Andy Leave a comment Blog, Gear

What’s better than new gear love? Showing some love to the geniuses who invent it! MORE >

Gear Giveaway: His & Hers UpNorthica T-Shirts

April 30, 2012 Andy 8 Comments Blog, Gear

UPDATE: Our two winners are Vicki Hans and Ryan Fox. Congrats, and thanks to all who entered! MORE >

Loons Return to the Gunflint and The Outfitter Report

April 16, 2012 Andy Leave a comment Blog

Everyone wants to get back on the water; see who’s been doing it. Plus, some interesting moose sightings, and more. MORE >

Put Some Fun in Your Food Caches

April 3, 2012 Andy 2 Comments Camping, Food

Surprise treats mean a lot on a trip — just ask Norwegian explorer Aleksander Gamme, who in this video finds a secret stash of junk food, and promptly freaks out. MORE >

Canoecopia 2012 Report (2 of 2)

April 2, 2012 Andy 1 Comment Blog, Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Reports

A Saturday at Canoecopia is like a day at the fair; you see all you can and try a little of everything, but the crowds are half the enjoyment. MORE >

Canoecopia 2012 Report (1 of 2)

March 21, 2012 Andy 2 Comments Blog

The world’s largest paddlesport expo came along just in time for an early spring. Here’s what sprung this year (including UpNorthica as presenters). MORE >

UpNorthica T-Shirts Are Here! Nab Yourself One for Free

March 8, 2012 Andy 3 Comments Gear

Just in time for Canoecopia, we’ve uncrated a batch of UpNorthica schwag. MORE >

March Gear Giveaway: Swedish FireSteel 2.0

March 5, 2012 Andy 18 Comments Gear

UPDATE: Our winner for the giveaway is Brian Smith. Congrats, Brian! MORE >

Ultra-light Solo Camping Trip

March 2, 2012 Pam 4 Comments Blog, Camping, Food, Gear, Hiking, Survival Skills, Winter Sports

“The trail is un-groomed—no one has been out there all winter—and the snow is pretty deep”. Those were the words the park ranger told me when I inquired about camping at their lone, backpacking site. MORE >