Kayaking in the time of COVID
Kayaking in the time of COVID
In the poem by Robert Frost, a twittering Ovenbird laments the passing of spring’s cherry blossoms, contemplates the dust and falling leaves of autumn, and chooses not to sing. The…
Kayaking Port Hardy & God’s Pocket
We had originally planned to do a trip to Nuchatlitz via Zeballos, but due to the crazy forest fires engulfing the entire Province, we had to change plans at the last minute. Going up to Port Hardy seemed like a good option ...
Welcome by Wolves - Martin Ryer photo
Welcomed by Wolves!
Note: This article is a repost of M. Ryer's "Welcomed by Wolves! We've included some of the photos. See the link at the bottom to see his full article. Sam…
Crossing Salish Sea
Crossing the Salish Sea by Nick Heath
I had long wanted to paddle across the Strait of Georgia and more so after helping to plan the Salish Sea Marine Trail from Vancouver to Victoria. So, paddling across…
Kirby Point
Kayaking the Deer Group
The Deer Group Islandsare a group of islands in the south east corner of Barkley Sound, British Columbia. We accessed the three main island on the west end of the…
Martin Ryer photo
The whale told me so
After a relaxed 13 km paddle, the last thing a person wants to find on their camping beach is a group of teenagers with shabby power boats that cost much…
Careless Cove from Camp
Careless Cove forever after
You can sometimes count mistakes in dollars. In this case it can be marked on a chart. Martin Ryer’s account of having his boat and paddle taken by the evening…
Solo Paddling; Inside Passage
Why I Paddle Solo
I am often asked why I prefer going on long sea kayaking trips by myself. Concerns are usually stated in terms such as; “Aren’t you scared to be alone, what…
Delicious Solitude by Susan Conrad
Beguiled by the Wild’s Delicious Solitude
Susan Conrad answers the question: why solo?I have, as it were, my own sun and moon and stars, and a little world all to myself…~Henry David Thoreau, WaldenSince Inside was released in mid-May,…