VOLUME 13 • ISSUE 1


the canoe collector COVER AND PHOTO THIS PAGE: JUDITH STRIEBY-RASKA FEATURE S


FAR-OUT FAMILY CAMPING


4010 overnights that will blow your mind.


MUSKOKA RIVER X


44The agony and ecstasy of the lon-


gest and toughest single-day canoe race in the world.


CANOE COLLECTOR


50Inside the seductive world of America’s


most prolific private pleasure craft collector.


DEPARTMENTS 6 Campfire


6 | Editorial 9 | Community 12 | Contributors 14 | Canoescapes


21 Tumpline


21 | Tumblehome: The simplicity of symmetry


22 | Headwaters: Turning tides 24 | Trends: Backcountry SOS


25 | Wild Rice: The best boat you’re not paddling


27 Know How


27 | In the Pack: Sleeping pad head-to-head


28 | Campcraft: How to tie one on (your roof)


29 | Expert Tip: Take awesome night photos


30 | Camp Kit: Best new gear for spring


31 | Food: Doctor- approved smoking


32 | Technique: Paddle like a ninja


33 | Canoe Tree: Wenonah’s Advantage 16.6 and Souris River’s Quetico 17


37 Family Camping


37 | Base Camp: Big plans


38 | Little Explorers: Light me up


39 | Betcha Didn’t Know About… Bears


42 | Bubble Street: By Paul Mason


62 Butt End


Kevin Callan on his real wild child.


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