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Conquering the Kek: An Adventure in the BWCA
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Conquering the Kek: An Adventure in the BWCA

My son, Henry, and I recently embarked on our second "serious" backcountry hike, this time tackling the Kekakabic Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. "Serious" is a relative term...
A 4-Day Adventure on the Powwow Trail
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A 4-Day Adventure on the Powwow Trail

Over an extended Memorial Day Weekend, I was able to get out with Jackson and Henry Harren to backpack the 30-mile Pow Wow Trail through the Pagami wildfire area (2011) in the BWCAW.  As we were do...
Scaredy Cat
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Scaredy Cat

We all get scared sometimes - and some scares make great stories. Around 5 years ago my spouse, 100 lb dog, and I went backpacking along the North Shore. The day felt casual and relaxed. We meander...
Back to the Basics: Essential Layers for Summer Adventures
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Back to the Basics: Essential Layers for Summer Adventures

Whether on a day hike or expedition, wearing the proper outdoor clothing is an essential part of staying comfortable and safe outdoors. If you’ve ever been caught in the rain wearing jeans, you’ll...