This article was originally published on The Edge Magazine, June 3, 2015. The paddling delights of Yellowknife and Back Bay by Bill Stirling | photos by Fran Hurcomb One of Yellowknife’s greatest assets is its abundance of water, which so many of us take for granted. Some never contemplate how fortunate we are that our
In the summer of 2014 Leigh McAdams, author of Discover Canada: 100 Inspiring Outdoor Adventures, travelled to Yellowknife and rented canoes from us to do a trip out to Hidden Lake. Follow the link to see gorgeous photos of her experience: http://www.hikebiketravel.com/32039/a-canoe-trip-to-hidden-lake-territorial-park-northwest-territories/
If you live in or are visiting Yellowknife, you simply must get out to enjoy some of our spectacular canoe routes. The Ingraham Trail offers access to several canoe routes in the Yellowknife area. Day trips for experienced paddlers Hidden Lake – Drop in: Powder Point, 40 km from Yellowknife on the Ingraham Trail. Several short
Not using the right sized paddle? That’s a paddlin’… While sitting down, ideally on a bench, rest the canoe paddle handle on the seat beside you or between your knees. With your back straight looking straight ahead your chin should be about 6 inches below where the blade begins. This is a general rule of
Before laundering your garment, zip the front closure, pockets and pit zips completely, and fasten all flaps and straps. Be sure to follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions to ensure high performance. WASH Machine wash on a warm permanent press cycle (105º F/40º C) using a small amount of liquid detergent. Rinse twice, minimize spinning to
Overlander Sports is pleased to offer its customers the full line of Granger’s Products to help keep your footwear working better for longer. Their advanced proofers help keep the water out while conditioning and nourishing the leather, keeping your feet dryer and extending the life of your boots & shoes. How to clean using Granger’s
When you buy a new jacket it’s amazing how the water just runs off of it. This happens because of the durable water repellent treatment (DWR) that’s applied during manufacturing. But dirt, oil and normal household detergents will, over time, mask the DWR, causing the outside of the jacket to absorb water, or what we
If you are storing your boat inside you have nothing to worry about. If you are storing it outside there are a number of things you should take into consideration: It should be kept in the shade to reduce UV damage. It should also be kept off the ground to prevent it from freezing in
