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Backyard cedar strip canoe: Part 1, Introduction

January 26, 2015 by Michael Zimmermann 2 Comments

Backyard cedar strip canoe: Part 1, Introduction

So, I’ve done it! [The Story so far] This is the first in a series of posts about building a backyard cedar strip canoe. Follow along as I research, cost, plan, schedule, and possibly fumble my way through an urban build of one of the most loved forms of backcountry transportation.  Well, to clarify, I haven’t done a…

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Trip report: Little Hay Lake

August 13, 2009 by Michael Zimmermann 4 Comments

Trip report: Little Hay Lake

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

A new canoe pack

June 20, 2008 by Michael Zimmermann 1 Comment

A new canoe pack

Most people who like the outdoors have invested in a good hiking pack at one point or another. The most technical and the simplest all have a few common traits that are horrible for use in a canoe. Is there any alternative?

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Making the portage more enjoyable

June 13, 2008 by Michael Zimmermann Leave a Comment

Making the portage more enjoyable

I have a saying, “I’d rather spend more time in the canoe than under it.” We all love canoeing, but not many look forward to the portages. They can be stifling, sweaty, buggy and tiring affairs that feel like more work than they’re worth. They’re well worth it, but here’s some ways I make the…

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