Paddler's Guide to Happy Camping
This is Kevin Callan's blog about his trips, his (mis-)adventures, and his favourite gear.
Speechless at Canoecopia
I just got back from Madison Wisconsin’s Canoecopia. What a high-energy, burn-out weekend. This is North America’s largest paddle show and I had, once again, the privilege to speak there. Problem was, I lost my voice the day before going to the show. Loosing your voice prior to a major ...
Tarp Erection 101
The quality of your tarp and the skill of erecting one is more crucial on a trip then a tent. Why? It's all about group dynamics. During foul weather the worst thing for a group of paddlers to do is to cram tight inside a small tent to wait out ...
Alana and I in Punta Cana - NOT!
My wife's friends all went to Punta Cana for a holiday this winter, We were invited but both Alana and I had to work. We were a tad jealous. A couple years back we went with the group - a number of marathon runners my wife runs marathons with. It ...
No Naked Women in Milwaukee
- Posted on March 2, 2010 at 9:53 AM
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“Are their going to be any naked women where you are going, sir?” That’s what the border-crossing officer asked me while he went through my suitcase for the second time. I knew the question was just one of those random interrogations to try and get me talking, and slip up ...
My Lecture Tour Begins This Week
- Posted on February 22, 2010 at 9:40 AM
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My presentation tour kicks off this week with the Clear Rivers Conference this Thursday (Feb 25) in Menomomee Falls , Wisconsin. After that, I'm here, there and everywhere till canoe season. Check out the list and I'll be adding more on to it on my web site www.kevincallan.com as they ...