Tell someone you intend to walk across Death March portage in Quetico. It never fails to pique interest. Tell enough people you’re going to do it, and there’s no turning back. Breaking your own promises harms self-image and over time influences how much people believe what you say. Okay, so … [Read more...]
Preparing for my Quetico Death March
Maybe you’ve prepared for the same portage. Or maybe you’ve only heard stories about Death March Portage located near the middle of Quetico Provincial Park. I hope the name doesn’t portend a likely outcome. Emilie and I will cross it early in our trip next month. In order to reach Death March and … [Read more...]
What wilderness camping can teach – Canoecopia
Having explored Canadian parks together since 2001, Emilie and I thought we might have something worthwhile to say to other dads and daughters about what wilderness camping can teach. So we submitted a proposal to speak at Canoecopia, billed as the largest paddlesports consumer even in the … [Read more...]