a look at life in the backcountry on pathfinder canoe trips
  • the canoe trip is a journey of 6-12 men, from 3-25 days in length, varying by age / skill
  • 6 campers and 3 guides is typical
  • red canoes leave the morning camp site on still water
  • at a portage landing in Temagami
  • in Algonquin, moose are common and unconcerned with humans if left alone
  • trippers must carry everything for the journey: food, shelter, clothing, safety equipment ... luxuries are few
  • portages between waterways, and each boy carries his fair share
  • in forest shade the guides portage between lakes
  • the trip is adventure that creates bonds of friendship and comradeship
  • loading the boats after a tough portage
  • each day a Pathfinder trip travels a part of its total route
  • the canoes 'pontoon' for snack, sunscreen or water breaks
  • with the years comes expeirence that leads to challenging river trips
  • a typical scene at a lunch break
  • setting up a camp site for the night
  • 3 campers to a trip tent