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The Powers of Persistence and Pretend

The Powers of Persistence and Pretend

Trip: Baker Lake Trail – Baker River to Noisy Creek camp

Date: 7/11/2017-7/12/2017

Trip Report:

There is a moment that stands out in my mind as I begin to write this. I am sitting back against a long heavy piece of white and dried out driftwood. I can hear the small wind driven waves of Baker Lake lapping against the bank, and I hear Kate’s little voice talking softly to herself as she searches for twigs to add to our fire. She is pretending to be a pioneer and I am so incredibly content. This was her first backpacking trip. Continue reading “The Powers of Persistence and Pretend” →

The Elusive Kidless Adventure

The Elusive Kidless Adventure

I suffer from a condition. I do not now what the medical name for this condition is, but symptoms aggressively present themselves when I have been inside too long. I get a little itchy and maybe a little grumpy. OK, bit of an understatement. After a couple of days without my outside fix I am an ass. Just ask my wife. She has a plethora of feelings on the subject. All well deserved. I am lucky that she knows me so well, because when I get that look in my eye she will suggest very sweetly that I get the hell away from her. I don’t blame her. Continue reading “The Elusive Kidless Adventure” →