Camping & Survival
Last month, I couldn't believe my good fortune when I was able to paddle along the mighty and icy…
One of the great companion activities associated with paddling is photography. The quietness of the…
Have you looked through an outdoor gear catalog recently? We are a highly specialized society – even…
A good first-aid kit perhaps falls into the same category as a rain jacket, an automobile spare tire,…
I'm getting older, which means winter camping just isn't as fun as it used to be. Problem is, I still…
My dad was a quality control engineer. A sign in his office read: "Accidents don't just happen; they…
Creekboating is as much a game of strategy as it is a sport. Half of your time on creeks is spent…
A month before paddling on the surreal clarity of the Caribbean Sea just off the island of Roatan, I had…
I know, I know, herbal tea, Chai, green tea, hot latte; all are fabulous treats for a paddler after an…
I am a firm believer in the multiple utility of gear – getting the most out of each piece of equipment,…
It has become one of my yearly rituals: as soon as the ice on the huge lake Manitou or Forbes appears to…
This time last year, I gave you a few suggestions to fill a paddler’s Christmas stocking with…
If you are a regular reader of this food column, chances are you like to eat a lot. And you probably…
At this time of year when we look back as well as ahead, one realizes that our relationship with food is…
Nothing says Christmas more than rich, dark cakes loaded with candied fruit, nuts and spices that bring…
Except for people with nut allergies it's hard to find folks who don't like those crunchy marvels. Not…
It's cranberry season. Cranberries are one of very few fruit native to North America, along with…
When I remove my poggies after a strenuous three hour kayaking session there’s nothing my hands, my…
In our ever-expanding 21st Century Global village, not many ingredients remain undiscovered by home or…
Where I come from, more than 400 different varieties of cheeses are now produced, thanks to inspiration…
Practical Portaging Maximizes Paddle Time I’ve been reading and enjoying paddling.com for about 2 years…
It might be my age - I'll be reaching the 50 year-old mark in a couple months - but I'm really growing…
"Anyone who tells you portaging is fun is either a liar or crazy." Bill Mason - Waterwalker Let's…
If you've ever been to a sea kayaking symposium, you've probably run into one of those folks armed with…