Chat to Erin at Ceiba and let her know I told you to contact them! They are awesome beyond belief and their Whole Shebang package will get you everything you need and more. Personally take oar boats rather than paddle boats, way more fun and relaxing and you'll enjoy the extra gear space and it help...

Thanks again for all the kind words. I've enjoyed th whole process and the sharing. Talking of sharing, do you folks think I should write an article for one of the printed publications? If so which one? I'm a little out of touch these days with writing for print - I used to be a regular many years a...

Thanks for the kind words! It really was the culmination of many years of dreaming, applying, building and planning. Something I will truly cherish and value for the rest of my life. Oh, and the ride in a dory, you ain't seen nothing until you've seen and tried it - WILD! Here's part of the inspirat...

So, here's some images: https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12313635_800947653360911_560150950552066704_n.jpg?oh=e40ef0cd97616068abe1d86901905141&oe=56DA128A https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12299231_800946436694366_5287048496372857770_n.jpg?oh=18eaeb...

It's gonna be a challenge and I wild ride at times, I won't lie Jim!

Hey Dave, managed to meet up and hang out with Pete, Lara et al yesterday and the day before at Lees Ferry. They were all in good form and excited for there launch. I left them just as they were about to have their launch morning ranger meeting! I launch on the coming Wednesday! The dory is already ...

Shame to see this thread get buried... Where's this sweeeeeeeet stretch of lovely goodness? Just coming into season now... https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11150579_10201012260264649_5944040727024524211_n.jpg?oh=0f2aa7b2d5e3f9258acef2594bf8ae32&oe=56643E62 Pretty certain i...

Realistically you would need to put at least 3 people on a 3:1 system before you got anywhere near 5kn force on the pulleys. The other thing to look at is whether its 5kn on each side (10kn total) or 5kn on the oulley in general. The petzl ones normally have this stamped on them. I would be happy t...

I'm impressed!

Im gunna disagree with a couple of you here; Yes bootie beers could be used to humiliate and bully people. However, in my experience in both personal and student trip worlds this has never been the case. its just a bit of fun, a bit of banter and a recognition of occasional error, normally instigat...

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10410511_597209190401426_6730925730690781807_n.jpg?oh=78c9b00e20c32fbd81ba7d1ff01d1ae5&oe=54F489B5 I think i'll take my folding camp chair to be comfortable at lunchtime on the river. Talking of lunchtime, I might as well take the cooler to ...

Thanks Jim. The first outing was with the boat being about 1/3 to a 1/2 loaded and what I quickly discovered is that weight is my friend. It bucks and kicks like crazy! Two Rapids at least would have been rather interesting unloaded! Even with what I had in there, the response and speed is phenomena...

And she's finished, christened and a maiden voyage on the mighty Fraser was done! Grand Canyon 14 October 2015 is in sight, after a handful of trips next summer. I'm pretty darn happy and excited! Two photo albums with lots of photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.340875959368085.1073741...

Dories are definitely way more sporty and can be less forgiving for sure, but there is something appealing about their looks and the fact its hand made from wood etc. So close to the water for the first time now! https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10653297_58975220114712...

Possibly a trip on the Thompson or Fraser as they still have plenty of water. Depends on how cold it is in a couple of weeks when I get a chance! If not, in the spring and next summer with plenty of options to enjoy some overnight trips / adventures prior to my Grand Canyon trip in October 2015, whe...

So close to being complete: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10622862_583770481745297_2732212415505422490_n.jpg?oh=564971c8818b3a3e0e0c931ee5afbc20&oe=54C92C83&__gda__=1422366011_c0c03c706dc9e97aa52a19d2d6e66743 https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/...

Poke wrote:Is that going to fit out your garage door?

That would be an epic error :-)

Haha, yes, yes it would!

Isn't it what the oil companies have you Albertan "gold diggers" by? Goes along with your appendage extending lifted trucks & toy haulers! ;-)

Bloody marvelous video and accomplishment by the way!

Point 4 The Iskut flows in not only below the Grand Canyon of the Stikine but also below Telegraph Creek so when you run it you have to paddle out to Wrangel in Alaska and get the ferry down the coast to Prince George and back to the road system - an elaborate shuttle unless you have a driver to ta...

Trailer modifications. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10402635_533124503476562_7563574165763939543_n.jpg Custom oarlock mounts courtesy of friends at Whistler Blackcomb Alpine Shops. https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10505479_534097040045975_45081...

Mark R wrote:Ashlu...

Bless you...

As I have said before, any rope under tension can be cut by almost anything with an edge including a rock / stone. A saw will go through a rope in a matter of a couple of seconds if it is taught, binding will not be an issue. If your unsure if this is true, go in the garden, take an old piece of rop...

morsey wrote:Canoe ≠ Rowing Boat :P

Haha, nice

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Two of the four oars bought and picked up. Expensive but beautiful!

Don't listen to David when he tells you that you need cowboy boots, cowboy hats and a lifted diesel Dodge Ram for paddling in Alberta, you don't... ;-)