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The Rhino Hunter: Radiolab

September 8, 2015 by Michael Zimmermann Leave a Comment

We live in a world where compassion often quickly turns to outrage, which in turn can express itself as vitriol and disturbing calls for retribution, as evidenced in the recent reaction to Cecil the lion’s death. This is more than just a trip report, and I wouldn’t call it a defence piece—it’s a surprisingly gentle treatment of an extremely…

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Filed Under: Conservation, Front Page, News, Trip Reports Tagged With: Black Rhino, Conservation, Corey Knowlton, hunting, Namibia, NPR, Radiolab, Simon Adler, trophy hunting

Advising new campers? Here’s some advice.

March 4, 2013 by Michael Zimmermann 3 Comments

“…but I’m not looking for anything hardcore, yet.” I’m often asked for advice about outdoor trips, and every once in a while, the person ends the question with the above statement.  I find this interesting, especially the “yet” part. The inference is that there’s a hierarchy to the camping world; your first trips start with…

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Filed Under: Courses and Education, editorial, Front Page, HowTo, Questions, Things to try, tips, Trip Reports Tagged With: advice, education, featured, guiding, planning

Norway PakCanoe trip report by Cliff Jacobson

August 18, 2011 by Michael Zimmermann Leave a Comment

I’ve been thinking of trading in my folding PakCanoe for a lighter, more maneuverable vessel (I have the 17-footer, but I would be fine with a 16-, or even 15-foot), but not because it has let me down in any way. For any of you who are unsure as to the viability of the PakCanoe…

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Filed Under: Canoe, Gear, News, Trip Reports Tagged With: folding canoe, pakcanoe

Trip report: Little Hay Lake

August 13, 2009 by Michael Zimmermann 4 Comments

So, I’m long overdue on the trip reports. I started a new job last year, and I’m coming up on my first anniversary in a week. The time has flown by, and the crunch of new responsibilities has died down a bit. I’ve gone on a few trips, and I’m ready to start keeping up…

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Filed Under: Canoe, Front Page, Gear, Trip Reports Tagged With: algonquin, Canoe, canoeing, Entrance Point 16, flickr, Gear, Little Hay Lake, summer, Trip report

Trip Report: SittingMan Lake

July 18, 2008 by Michael Zimmermann 2 Comments

This was a good trip for my friend Keith’s first time into Algonquin, in terms of what to expect for canoeing, since the Tim River to Rosebary, and then on from Longbow to Sitting Man Lake (our final destination) is a good mix of winding rivers, grassy marsh, ponds, and nice, open lakes with deeper…

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Filed Under: Canoe, Front Page, HowTo, Trip Reports Tagged With: algonquin, Canoe, canoe pack, injuries, Moose, portage, Sitting Man Lake, Tim Lake, Tim River, Trip report

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