Monty Cerf Provides Advice to Anyone Looking to Canoe in the Wild
Canoeing in the wild is different than leisure canoeing. Canoeing in the wild such as the river of northern Canada has its challenges, the water is colder, and the rapids are longer, wider, and are often much more powerful. There are some basic tips worth noting says Monty Cerf. Make sure you have a carefully outfitted, a solid canoe, 17 or 18 feet long. Whatever the material, bring the appropriate repair kit. A roll of Duct tape at a minimum. Damage can and does occur in white water. Prepare for rain: solid personal rain gear, a tarp to cover packs in the canoe, roomy and well waterproofed tents, and a good tarp that can be pitched that would allow you to stand underneath it while cooking on an open fire at its edge. Chocolates and cheese are great staples to carry along to keep you warm, even in cold rains. Temperatures can get below 32 degrees at night. Simple lighters help you start a fire in any weather. B...