https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog daily 1.0 2025-09-17 https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/kayaking-georgian-bays-north-channel-and-the-benjamin-islands monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/3309a0cd-5185-4e5a-8ec5-d0ef38d6b31f/Screenshot+2024-10-09+at+12.05.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/4b75b375-580a-4984-a184-e7b89a00644f/PXL_20241005_165328256.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out One of the many beautiful beaches on South Benjamin island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/139a71bf-6629-4dfe-bc2f-0e72856edd33/Screenshot+2024-10-09+at+1.13.11%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out Our route from McBean Harbour, around Fox Island to Croker and the Benjamins. Download the GPX file here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/733833a9-2d28-4182-8849-5a8a4f37bf85/PXL_20241006_225725789.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out Looking back out towards Manitoulin Island from the ‘Terrycloth Trail’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/e87e9e43-9f42-4a17-b604-a6949bbcfa5f/PXL_20241007_224002833.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out A full rainbow after a brief storm to cap off the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/d1ad890a-1e82-4196-8301-00cb1ff2ab97/PXL_20241004_115200320.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out BC Ferries eat your heart out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/8ee73c5b-2d62-4116-9c11-e322156892c3/PXL_20241004_201937227.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728506392990-130AFFFDKNYM8GOJCC6M/PXL_20241005_145613569.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Reading and predicting the winds atop North Benjamin Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728506403068-3P1DY4MIP7UOHV27DDOE/PXL_20241005_151113524.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Bouldering the mountainous terrain of North Benjamin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728506412046-1M93ESUCC5GN4ES4Y7XC/PXL_20241006_142034290.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Looking north from South Benjamin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/9464558e-7142-49b5-ac4d-3a45f9d1ea19/Screenshot+2024-10-09+at+3.17.19%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/480a799c-c6fc-46f4-bd97-af28f099b869/PXL_20241005_155134184.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out A billion-year old lava flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728508393952-OLPU3EL60N38P055DKGD/PXL_20241006_160558447.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Our protected campsite on South Benjamin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728508438632-4RJQRNHJF7GNMRR2BNDA/PXL_20241005_204418302.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel My bedroom view, looking back onto the LaCloche range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728508421256-5P3ETO19LOEYNXNLTRHH/PXL_20241006_162335709.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Wildlife sighting! A mink introducing itself to a crayfish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728508467545-6IVI9X104IY3ZT9QV9GH/PXL_20241005_170820711.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Exploring one of the many bays of South Benjamin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728508590222-9G3ROPV5SU60PN1IRT6S/PXL_20241005_225621354.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Obligatory Georgian Bay sunset after a hike across South Benjamin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1728508648184-S1BF3OEILQ5QDR0LTJWL/PXL_20241007_225122175.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel Another post-storm sunset from Fox Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/b6d4a6d5-be37-45e8-8d86-007fccddbeb7/PXL_20241006_175328130+%281%29.jpg Blog - Autumn Kayaking in the North Channel - Make it stand out Winds picking up on the trip back from Croker Island. https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/solo-kayaking-bcs-outer-central-coasts-islands monthly 0.5 2023-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/55df0d10-a5b8-4420-af0b-af4a479312fe/PXL_20230908_144354827.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Sunrise from the Shearwater docks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/4c41b6cc-07e2-4d3d-ac8a-da45d6d1c295/Screenshot+2023-09-18+at+12.57.24+PM.png Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695171726593-2687I0N7OAB5YAZQQ8KD/PXL_20230909_225648898.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Camping among the old growth on North McMullin island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695171802967-NBHXNSLZNVS25QV2E7VS/PXL_20230909_204801445.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Washing up on the sandy shore at McMullin North. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695171798365-XFI80JCV51UAKDNKPEQ0/PXL_20230909_224541484.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast A view of the McMullin group to the South. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695171832209-80ZAQ4M6QXMHDQ378WQA/PXL_20230910_012412728.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Driftwood washup on the West side of McMullin island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/171f7d69-8234-4a02-abff-596c1dac85fe/PXL_20230910_135643739.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Sunrise over Hunter Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695181588167-4PO254GYECZYDQPSEV7T/PXL_20230914_183725245.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Fog pouring into the inlets at the end of Seaforth Channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695307091133-PISHI102W4LOZ5VJEJC1/PXL_20230907_235548068.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast The overgrown entrance to a WW2 air raid bunker in Shearwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695307184191-3IJJ35NHMYFH66R3WAA5/PXL_20230909_175810457.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast The outer Tribal Group from the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695306930300-XONBUG951DA6K2I3PDUO/PXL_20230913_025013990.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Looking back at Seaforth Channel from the Roar Islets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695181045107-JZ4JY43VCKTVDF08DYYI/PXL_20230914_023233050.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Sunset from the South side of Kynumpt Harbour’s ‘Green Neck’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695181264698-J96EHTO54I1RHDGZAY02/PXL_20230915_003300018.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast The Northern Expedition getting ready to pick us up in McLoughlin Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695181321169-EN30XXQ4FOYIOXMBSNYY/PXL_20230915_022417843.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast Sunset on the return trip to Port Hardy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/df820779-6ffd-45dd-b279-343ee1ba1536/PXL_20230911_192003153.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out A classic BC foggy haze paddling up through Oliver Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695177797036-NMFETWZLKQEASIE9SBLY/PXL_20230912_003729037.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast The view from Cockle Bay. Notice the intricate carvings on the cabin beams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695177801122-78MWMF2UMCD6DP7MASAH/PXL_20230912_203011979.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast A cozy living room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695177804847-OARM23P7ONRAAJ335UB7/PXL_20230912_203019543.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast And well-equipped kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1695177808395-N9IBDIKK1A0VC8RDVSJ4/PXL_20230912_203029416.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast And enough bunks for a whole camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/d06784a2-4575-46cd-8293-a8ac88d095bd/PXL_20230907_184254735.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out A view of the Inside Passage aboard the Northern Expedition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/01cb37b8-5d0f-40b4-8c5e-90faf1846d0a/PXL_20230907_130640850.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Walking on to the Northern Expedition before sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/010d2f70-01d2-4318-9c7b-8813ef62b33d/PXL_20230910_030838988.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/d52d0831-0e4d-4aa1-92f6-61048d725a62/PXL_20230908_214246302.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Looking back towards the mainland from the Soulsby Camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/0ff87a92-31fe-4b98-9678-44700970c51c/PXL_20230913_144929224.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Curling around Watch Island and back towards Seaforth Channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/b8336c01-bb5a-49af-aa41-09b53fc7af33/PXL_20230911_003045894.NIGHT.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out The Heiltsuk cabin at Gale Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/c71f8d86-164e-459d-914c-016000cefe06/PXL_20230914_172044739.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/09802dbd-4dc3-4155-a4d9-520e0b396306/Screenshot+2023-09-18+at+1.01.47+PM.png Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/32a5f270-3042-4749-ab24-5aa551bf7865/PXL_20230914_192232869.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking BC's Outer Central Coast - Make it stand out The Big House in Bella Bella. https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/kayakaing-gwaii-haanas-national-park-in-haida-gwaii monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/c7bceaef-b296-49fb-ab2a-11cc5bb45df2/PXL_20220823_210149991.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out The view of Juan Perez Sound from our site on Ramsay Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/75188e33-6ad4-4b2c-851f-9680abdb5eb0/Screen+Shot+2022-09-23+at+1.51.49+PM.png Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Our route from Juan Perez Sound and around the East side of the islands. Download the GPX file here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/860c7462-a480-4f34-a216-3e0715f1cac4/PXL_20220827_215042739.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out A proper foggy, drizzly BC paddle along the east coast of Moresby Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/4f3f46d0-43c1-4976-ab3e-c8d50e4eda66/PXL_20220825_040840304.MP.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Our cozy campsite at Newberry Cove. We didn’t need an axe/saw and could just collect driftwood off the beach for our nightly fires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/12570817-ed5e-409f-8128-e94939a6acd5/PXL_20220826_002316755.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Clouds capping over Yatza mountain, with the open Pacific just on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/242d003e-10dc-4e99-bd33-471cfbcc46cd/PXL_20220826_233957874.MP.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Kicking back at Jedway, watching the distant weather start to shift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/9a63a836-5bd0-4131-b769-f1cfa3bddb7a/PXL_20220825_185847200.MP.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/816ce08d-4018-4a83-b6e4-a7251789c180/PXL_20220818_210120187.MP+%281%29.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Assembling nautical charts of our route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/d8213286-de63-46e4-8de0-7159c206f992/Screen+Shot+2022-09-23+at+12.25.08+PM.png Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664127045552-YFE324VH7J8FIPPZQOKD/PXL_20220823_235850151.MP.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Soaking in one of the pools on Hotspring Island, with Ramsay Point in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664127063998-HS9IPLGH3CYYP68R9VQ9/PXL_20220824_002006739.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park The walk down to one of the pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664127087693-DPWNXREYDFIOJWTZIIDG/PXL_20220823_233920617.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Two more of the (hottest) pools on the island! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/432160fc-20e7-4502-873f-dcab6e5290fc/PXL_20220829_201710583.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out Hiking and foraging along the game trails behind Raspberry Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/fe78f98b-e746-43cd-a8fd-48fc6bbc1761/PXL_20220830_231348038.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park - Make it stand out General stokedness on our five-hour shuttle back to basecamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128559866-8G75ZAG706MSHKOFMOO7/PXL_20220831_192642068.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park The view of the Haida Cultural Center and Museum - a must visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128605059-J874VBR67B2Q0X57PU73/IMG_1145.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park A model village of what Skidegate looked like pre-contact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128623020-IIQQ63P002SXY4IJDXQ4/IMG_1147.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Countless relics and artifacts, safe from the rain and salt water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128647769-ZGOXWG23WYQ9Z9HBKTAS/IMG_1152.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park The famous Loo Taas and Bill Reid/Guujaaw’s Dogfish Pole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128120810-38SRHVLLVEER68A782C6/PXL_20220828_034454657.MP.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Arriving cold and wet at our Rose Harbour oasis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128114860-EZY24QQLPK0EJ51MFGUT/PXL_20220828_034116983.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park The guesbook for weary travelers to sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664128117699-967MFEDTPC6UYLZ0R1KR/PXL_20220828_030330309.MP.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Happy. Exhausted. Full. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149440412-TMLJ7648M1LS5ZC1Z3FD/PXL_20220824_163230733.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Staging kayaks on Ramsay Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149444836-MZWNWMMZMSMXXBHJUWLG/PXL_20220823_232238837.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Chicken of the woods dominating this standing deadwood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149444956-MC4SQZIAK192TXT6AS1I/PXL_20220824_172223633.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park A glassy paddle across Juan Perez Sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149452238-3V0ZHDU83G3YLRU84P7I/PXL_20220824_190307533.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Stopping for lunch at a beautiful bay south of Marco Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149625709-LY2JHVQXMWDCXKYA7T3D/PXL_20220825_032208379.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Sunset at Newberry Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149449038-IXJTANJ3KXLSVFXR0T9E/PXL_20220826_185707391.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Weather starting to rear its head in Skincuttle Inlet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149453604-1S06CCSRN21EAALHTC87/PXL_20220826_234005293.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Fishing off Jedway. 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We really did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149459658-4TPLB0PIX15E8370RFCP/PXL_20220827_032745361.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park The last rays of sun from across Skincuttle Inlet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1664149459331-42IRVMDBD3PF3ML24XVE/PXL_20220830_231336867.jpg Blog - Kayakaing Gwaii Haanas National Park Our chariot (and rescue) back to Moresby Camp. https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/bc-marine-trails-linking-and-protecting-the-bc-coast monthly 0.5 2022-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/4fc2f0e0-03f8-4e2e-917e-4cce1c3bfa0a/Screen+Shot+2022-09-24+at+4.09.31+PM.png Blog - BC Marine Trails: Linking and Protecting the BC Coast - Make it stand out The BCMT Map tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/6a61abd1-80e1-4326-8b11-d30aa6d0d06d/PXL_20220826_002311585.MP.jpg Blog - BC Marine Trails: Linking and Protecting the BC Coast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/331893d3-d3e5-40bc-b29e-ccd17059b87e/geraldremoval.jpg Blog - BC Marine Trails: Linking and Protecting the BC Coast - Make it stand out Removing ivy at Gerald Island. 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Kayaking the Bustard Islands Traversing the bay towards the Bustard Island lighthouses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1606347843511-2D26YK7L2HM1UA8B35V7/bustardsfirepit.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217755588-C8A4AALTWID805XH1SSH/blueberries.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands All you can eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217756375-3R0EPXX00FVO3I3FU5A8/greenbaycampfire.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands I’m not sure it ever gets dark in Green Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217757726-X51WFVNG12SY0TX68173/U7qrm4HOqgXtXHAdg1QEg_ZFdkCb5Qw6rZjDRsLnvBLw_ml98388JvKKSZJezQSr14nImOSuitAcoSsvrgoMe1X1XoR3fdgCSy0n629DwMBSgUht-T9xirMedk2MvxYydFz4tuCL9ERQwGut3oCJ-6nFdKcG8ucWaBeLO7apBJ9j8pXnVhb1QMXTR03W0RDr_p_ZuyX073O0d5ilRH34t6agkharh.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands The gorgeous rock formations once you reach the Bustards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217755565-42UA95DT8GW5LNH91RXD/rattlesnake.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands A rare visitor joined our hangout circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217756342-5JRIBCMP4RTQF81DKW78/lunchbreak.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands Lunch Break on the French. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217758075-K0HU05Q24P1BHIE3RP6I/canoechannel.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands Canoe Channel cliffs falling into the French. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614217757060-DSZJHBX6X8C9GN95C6Y3/pickerelglass.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands A glassy morning paddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614223392781-T9GHDJ6WPNKEYKEKV12I/Screen+Shot+2021-02-24+at+10.22.34+PM.png Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614216234041-1ENJ1G1GIYXO6MBE5YCN/pickerelwalls.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands Carving through cliffs on the Pickerel River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1614216343641-7E893IU5Z4Z28MGNJ1CH/greenbayshoals.jpg Blog - Kayaking the Bustard Islands Shoals around Green Bay, the Westernmost point of the French River park. https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/winter-camping-in-espanola monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410675052-ME29Y8MAGUCJ0TK03P95/IMG_20200120_115422.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Hijacking snowmobile trails on our hike home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410615210-1ISLTZOKPO052HJKQP4G/WhatsApp+Image+2020-01-21+at+1.54.21+PM.jpeg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola On guard at our watering hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410582181-3XJVO9V7QLNY2MII1E5S/WhatsApp+Image+2020-01-21+at+1.56.33+PM.jpeg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola An afternoon wander into the void. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410630215-XW5ASOA8PJDYUN7CWWZS/000074170003.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola The boys admiring our view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410613796-3A0DTE0S007D34A31MDK/000074170001.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola The only way to drink coffee at -30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410660379-574ALMUGF4DS8PELM326/000074170008.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Fresh tracks on Moose Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584413670676-TKJNUQRI1K5C21579MBR/000074170007.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Bushwhacking - does not make me envy the Voyageurs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410691670-ABZ9OQEPNXPBKX77MPOK/000074170009.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola An elegant shot of a handsome hiker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584410714526-X2D6QY0YWSG3A0W9FOLP/000074170017.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola FRESH POTS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584414694066-YKNFFUQ7ZPU5V21MRWZC/000074170024.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Jeff showing gravity who’s boss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584411768109-AIOY6ZGRZYBEKOKILKRL/WhatsApp+Image+2020-01-21+at+1.55.39+PM.jpeg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584408574190-8GP91VKGOVSXIGLTSYLB/IMG_20200118_210459.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Simmering chili and warm toes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584405131511-HHP7P0NOQB6YF2GCMB25/1.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Setting out on the trail with our pulks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584405088505-BIS0OHCWUBEMGAZAMEPB/6.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola A cozy campsite about to get toasty warm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584405070722-Q8RGR85FBPQZZ1MA4DO0/9.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Elk salami mac and cheese, fireside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584405756572-HIOMR9ZYVJOL7KTGN81H/3.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Nature’s gasoline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584405066926-JHJKDF3IZLC40I9CAEUY/12623031124_c5278c79a5_o.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Quality butt shot of the Snowtrekker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584407264523-SF6A2Y8ZBXGJLVX1UXYM/000074170022.jpg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola There are legends about the few voyageurs who carried disposable cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1584409088721-UURMA9ZJQ8WD7FD7ECHT/WhatsApp+Image+2020-01-21+at+1.55.58+PM.jpeg Blog - Winter Camping in Espanola Fresh tracks on a bluebird day. https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/dutchware-chameleon-hammock monthly 0.5 2020-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1583094202690-D0CNYKZUYUI4K51394PL/Vu1dgS0Gwd9sF56H4XQyRJ5BN2VKE91uIJ3aCcsN-Loz80scKWU6zB1QwzUSqq-4NLhMUGNOBAH4r_DLSUA3Oy_GRfXc7VnGyPrOOa4Z8Tbotp1ZujB-Av6O4Pg7pLdQfivF49T9vS3fgndAI1NrX__X4qNCSa8s2j64bCbUenvDwLK5qOeS8-qjQ0gugi7_HFUFL_0ygL7DAuu2aBqxOWGfB2URU.jpg Blog - Dutchware Chameleon Hammock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1583094814151-QOGGCJU8H8VH49ERKSOK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Dutchware Chameleon Hammock A hacky hang on the Bustard Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1583094437228-1Z6AE4U8SPZVRQP9VFB5/uo8Bqsg_XkApBGRrgFB5o6_Iz_54xWtqcmfH_nXyodcAWMPW0QWtWzGVYur1V7WD94t1qVQX8s4HvX_fw1ZYMrhf1wp2gYr0DV5GL81lsa5Hkne56RiixH_3TWYYMamNERti87HrP7ri01lyh_SwQ8oxTca_TqaIwrUKx35RipAfJwG4zBmFaGkUCoIdHB4AvbF3TidOI1pXBdm6_Wwre6exx_t7o.jpg Blog - Dutchware Chameleon Hammock Quality views with the detachable bug-net removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1583094250228-1IHPU5RY6V0VALGPL0CB/x-rgAUifQcnVqqsVRHL-lD10zjVm2s9QW7KvDnEvsKj8xffXXXY-BHeddYYfdRwQFXdTysjFuLyMa8FCPKnnB8J9vQR2RihETa-vA25oXpT0jnAfh4vqMGBvNORyyM7yNSlx7knklIrV_eyn0ypP1yASLYP1YvAJ8AST1q3SmOWDq73I5iMKoaVFV-iHHYuEILxnZFbu4fdNABufWQLPhZjuEpH-m.jpg Blog - Dutchware Chameleon Hammock Quality rain protection. https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/kayaking-bcs-broughton-archipelago monthly 0.5 2020-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577669599184-187AO10K1ZTKS8KO42MG/4CE58EBF-FE75-4A5C-BD0D-CD3313D0A8A5-1894-000000BAACDCD304.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Questionable docking locations abound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577669697402-2NYS70I7XRN8YQHCXGIK/IMG_1957.jpeg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Our cozy foggy basecamp in Telegraph Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577671337051-1TGPA247V2X47P15C4EX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago An amazing bluebird day on open water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670694267-PA3JXOHHM5CP9ZGNVT2C/265EF7EC-B4D4-4D23-91DC-9394D3000547-1894-000000B91F74959C.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Telegraph Cove is used to kayakers taking over the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670687929-0C4UHNFIKLTF7D6E1QMI/27434946-CDAE-46FF-B85E-5B3CF850E776-1894-000000B953DABE6B.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago A common sight.. fog rolling in and out to reveal mountains hidden behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670691191-4O5JHBSD1P4V6SG9YX3B/IMG_1981.jpeg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Chris’ legendary shot of a humpback breaching in front of our campsite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670723189-F3NQKK7UKF0UZ1QXGG2T/IMG_3071.jpeg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago A phenomenal (tidally dependent) beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670692164-MX7K2FNXEIR15DRW478T/D9DD773F-BD60-42E6-8355-C42108C816DF-1894-000000BA3FAFFE51.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Massive arches on Village Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670709212-LDJJ43EF16BV3NW4JEPH/IMG_1993.jpeg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago A group circle and the view from Village Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670698511-A2KE0ZD5GLRY32XEAD4Q/D6DCD126-E59E-4CDD-A393-B814163F76C4-1894-000000BA805CB658.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago This little dolphin followed us around through the fog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670701480-S6HS35P1EO1N5Z0RTOGS/73EFC15B-23EE-4A2E-B87D-779AC1DB7FC7-1894-000000BD447D65CD.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Opportunistic wildlife crossing to an island at low tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670716988-AWNUAE5Q33M4YGUE47JK/IMG_2017.jpeg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago A well deserved pint in Telegraph Cove to cap the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1568694627374-3CW2RJE60R3DPJ6VZW1K/Screen+Shot+2019-09-17+at+12.29.52+AM.png Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577673812860-Y96EEEWN7EF34YS58ABD/5377426F-C454-4961-801E-874310205536-1894-000000BD3344678E.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago I’m sure there are mountains back there somewhere.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577670076711-CA6Y12JK2BFVEITEM9X8/B98B3E26-EB8A-404B-96FB-1CC0171A9685-1894-000000BA2179C092.jpg Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago The very paintable view from Village Island back towards Vancouver Island (in the distance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1577654733727-OUZAMSA3MG2B8UME1Q7P/Screen+Shot+2019-09-17+at+1.02.20+AM.png Blog - Kayaking BC’s Broughton Archipelago Our five-day/100km adventure. 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Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC You’ll find Desolation Sound just east of Campbell River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563335261137-BYN2K7IWSSNHKLJPLW2G/cyumQHMqxbZWJLZCp4E8r7QCkDtcsjvbEaixjTOWgMpJ-r2pVMZDfU5Z9JrkCbf-ooaq6SD8i_DPhC34Nh9KEhYPvDRfAdyK9jkvw2b51htGuRwXOpzHQOKzFB7yPwBL92RxbKa0LRe4bBDepdbURrplxY9q8AB6htLZ8HcvI15xvb9aJTtRfjqCR0THmHpUz3hB3GurUFhno6FKHxqu7QXzI-5o3.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC A quick hike up a hill on the island rewarded me with this view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563335508927-U7FQ9JOS2RKKP6M7I4YX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC My campsite on one of the North Copeland islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563334148196-3NXFX8O7QB3S756RWNBW/SYS8oCv9UpfGpxWD1ncUFNdRjE0-4PhMB83g_aXMREa4rqoVzBLc9HTBGvizBGnV5YJ_zcSVmvcBssPIhMiGMLjkd7HG1jLIR3WdGseX7qbGe-AazZvqLq6O1oW4R-oplZH6HtjV7fqDwsA9aIcxbm76J2eB3byqCESe-GoD-WZKilrX1Rf_kgj6BxFe-Via1RqzPeKVy8ulboiqmihAnkM6v_PR7.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC The silent hike up to Unwin Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563331542645-0PIZ1K5XWKVOHTRA1S5U/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC Generous headroom (but still had to bend at 90˚ to get to my seat). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563330317803-X1YX9IP08FQ78RN17ZF6/Tz6MjK7lUtw6Cor3YtxwR7HmMO1dBG3SAJWydzfnoLy-TPlaC4HNjaHksh_Y_zV9oBmsZyj_p0QEdhQievYhwss-udzUE063GYqZt15MWp4nXC1NETLmC0op3Gp94flzvUYGJcLvd0u4LkgJyanLX67GKegQdcfTqYiUSvJ3reDcB54wSTkgbODGvKR68zjrbLd72_wdAt44VWjPF009HMr6CcDgU.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563331532550-VQ3FZC5NYEEHNUG5TMTU/8izxTbv6S_oa7oCSBXmom4UNAhLjWINkVLGYudpVsRW81CEiWYOvC9IvOSN2tvscZDPAehPmzCxLfypoS2N2s1oQNB_Rrb5JzuF65ocHODI4jEL-NxhAYdMcEQ-6tlU_AhrqxnAiIGm8PJ2cksUYnW2Vfz-xHq71lrnpLWh-4lwP_9YJcsNl2aqkpXpuXYjVzGi6grbQwF4CP-FpBpCSDrM5ydq3Q.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC My chariot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563332835628-Y69YMUBPCQE8J68LOAJP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC The view from one of the tent platforms on West Curme Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563334238079-KVABMSK4NE04S84MUNQH/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC The log jam on Unwin Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1578723327537-514LXDT41ORDCVT75TND/Screen+Shot+2019-07-16+at+10.06.39+PM.png Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC My route from the Okeover Inlet back into Lund. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563416969719-KHDDUTDARD6F9D5OYLF1/loSZbqkZRPC0ChwEUpjWjs0BbYU7J-4jkV2eB_6hUtozjJti3J2AOMykopNzUyYLklyZw54mk_HjjKS_gqfZW5Jce1yCzsgP_-SeVkCC5GuCMp9loUy20mX3YWpqaUIABaUfsjP1tcl2SSkGFBQes0EI45t7bbE-TdpBdsh7R7QLX2f11dIIRweHNs5VuZoOFypOCNs6w4g4_NoqtrCKGMJU-9A4s.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC The cove at West Curme Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563416969969-GRTHFS889ZCPBFXDRAB9/DIo6I5B76sL38dfJ9Acka7CmU0utw_GB5c337_Wgg_C5qsew8PPkYOpioMmKUVYv7bV3W5BxMPC7KGZWMl5BniAyXV8AfH9f4dDouiJsZMUAUGHaKH-vOqsHJJQn_N2HdIb68XBx-8Qtc_cGWDgUqq44Kvc3t9GnWOQuehMhSHM-nqKjEQYsKNMuwl8bj6ZjyzRzf4q2YpppfQgrUz3kp37gQdY8w.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC The bubbling stream running alongside the hike to Unwin Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563416969341-LGSYH6I4Z0CP13Y5GQBO/Hd4sF5ZDipaK6Bax6yeZ4iF_njj2CBU_A0vtz9n6DTAo48vU5g6Twhj7N6gZOlq023L_MNEMDh-aBZ22L4kBpf0onepyuQ8qDYl0cYG7XH7DIWknJAbIf824Bdp2HGzrZau5I3F-e7WGNI_vtxon6yCmd6Skmm4RiWM65wiqxDu63MAp3xN1uvD9wW8jbsameq9Omy8H3zqZ396wvaPFe_la-1MpO.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC Some sea dogs around the Curmes. As close as they’d let me get! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563416968978-FC68POIGZ58PEPEKGQAA/87Q6FIcPjSOSMpStC1cuUmNEtJRZ6mtxWS8N55NjPKAx8gRNRX3NupzbwA3m4-vJJYNmKyyZ-f4jOtaqTzSMujE58TsPzeG-pcNBhJiguhgB-uyissQ6P94WLpzPH6yxXMYwKXWGLrzkD-OseCS5isSKlG2mNxpvTOo9mKDfLmb67qdg0ST5225xzX-AkEljvbIAPKTkolG2_hnBnuCNrBDry3muF.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC Oyster field at low tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563416969156-3EYR1OL45PDT6DYEY6QT/USFwXccCDCPm-aB5qdlt4YW8GJGLv8b2uiZgb77S-XEZmfYNqjQM46zmtBZkv5HdxGGq5RYIVVtaL5LQAbvabD1-mPLZvHyjcoVhVaPLmlWnFTWSO0mJs973gqjJZXmv-dXgMIaek7chYFcPwBzow1fOJAYVmiGSl4izwooM9Pw53wH6P9Td7usefns4nZXr3xZQol6dqq5fu7sf2pyRjI-JAYdc8.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC The cove between the North Copeland Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563417266708-P6OXX67EKNB3VQ436TQG/iu3DGt0cWgMnVtXNB9FzVhvS73yA_onkYsBhf2Yt8gbETaTr5mgire1BeEj8z-i8EQm3S9vBWDW300rG_mloiWfgtA30-ibW2v2BkSjgonG5JJdfcYuJWHKS2Cz9_IjF8kBi2AsgsJFd92waNNVBqxtMMNjtf3yPVJ5gG8XEcVfk-IfBw1gNZpOO84RVQc-XvmzONsPHf2nX2P_uNTNtTTa00zoVf-1.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC Life finding a way on the Copelands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563416968447-B1QLHFBSXPJJLA94PE3O/huZV-wSIf2cNLlI1mVr-YkURAqFtJoWMySvBq1Thd6Mxye0qJNoPAUlJP0jko5d1lssm7FKsMWRrkaF70967gI5cNlrO92XAL79jnteYm2XXV0eBNwAcOBRSvkdjNZvWIbu0sIQQxV7fzCC_c2d3xHcD-nZ93kigVSfaAAKbcGFDs2t9w50CzWI_OCLB35PBYARBzFnoedwMRB7FVypyE3hcG4laf.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC Dusk at the Copelands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563333686458-H517AJTJK20XXELHL8F6/K4dDaEyt9eFA9YQChJIgNCj7EmShtMhVE0ZM5rhFL_uSjHTlQweHkflY4vU1SFgl_ZfNWAmgozp-663eCFl86CoS8eQX8I1a6-ZduwiClf5h910lt_47AAwZcHQkEhn7n_vtsucHW-aarF51EkeT1YkW8SJ0NXo0uV2IOZrlaQVwdWkp923HvfWCj8Abvw1j-oO7GcgjO9JWWiovOKEe6XcU5igtK.jpg Blog - Solo Kayaking in Desolation Sound, BC Low tide on Day 2. My kayak is in the exact same spot as the first pic in this post! https://huntingheadwinds.com/blog/the-icemule-boss-cooler monthly 0.5 2019-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d2a08c950252200016e3f44/1563249198073-JKDI7R4QCGJ2R318OLC5/IM-boss-portable3.jpg Blog - The Icemule Boss Cooler The pack strapping. 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