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Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail #11825088 02/14/17
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska B Buck_ OP Campfire Member
OP Buck_ Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska	Last spring and summer I hiked and paddled up the Missouri River, hiked over the Rockies, and then paddled to the Pacific, following the westward trail of Lewis and Clark. It was interesting reading the journals of Lewis and Clark each evening, and relating to some of their adventures and hard work, while watching the landscape change as I headed West. Here's an overview, route map, gear list and link to my journal, which includes a lot more photos. I recently completed a highlight video if you'd like to check it out: Last edited by Buck_; 02/14/17. Alone in the Fortress of the Bears 70 Days Surviving Wilderness Alaska: Foraging, Fishing, Hunting

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Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825114 02/14/17
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was FreeMe Campfire Outfitter
FreeMe Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was	175 days! You did this solo? Awesome! When I read the journals of the Corps of Discovery, I couldn't help thinking what a great trip this would be today. Do you think your choice of the touring kayak over a high performance solo canoe was critical to your success? Was wind a big issue in that assessment? Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825123 02/14/17
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,736 Likes: 14 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger
Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,736 Likes: 14 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns	And thanks for posting another... FJB & FJT

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825139 02/14/17
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 24,839 Likes: 34 Arkansas O ol_mike Campfire Ranger
ol_mike Campfire Ranger O Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 24,839 Likes: 34 Arkansas	Buck you are the man ! PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!! Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail FreeMe #11825146 02/14/17
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska B Buck_ OP Campfire Member
OP Buck_ Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska	Originally Posted by FreeMe 175 days! You did this solo? Awesome! When I read the journals of the Corps of Discovery, I couldn't help thinking what a great trip this would be today. Do you think your choice of the touring kayak over a high performance solo canoe was critical to your success? Was wind a big issue in that assessment? Thanks! Yes, solo. I think having an efficient boat was definitely a big help although a high performance canoe would have worked too, I'm sure. Paddling upstream efficiently was a bigger factor in the assessment, but obviously a low profile helped on windy days, and it was windy, a lot. Wind and waves and current were all huge factors just as they were for L&C. Alone in the Fortress of the Bears 70 Days Surviving Wilderness Alaska: Foraging, Fishing, Hunting

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Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825148 02/14/17
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,603 Likes: 1 Wyoming Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter
Cheyenne Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,603 Likes: 1 Wyoming	Awesome trip and video. Thanks for sharing. "Don't believe everything you see on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825150 02/14/17
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was FreeMe Campfire Outfitter
FreeMe Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was	Buck, were you happy with your choice of starting date in the end? Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail FreeMe #11825156 02/14/17
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deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	How did you get your boat to the other side of those big mountains? Dave Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825166 02/14/17
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,433 Likes: 20 PNW R ribka Campfire Ranger
ribka Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,433 Likes: 20 PNW	Very interesting What type of support did you have? any gear tips or any gear secrets learned? I fish and hunt quite a bit along the Missouri. With the wind and current that would be pretty taxing in some areas. Checked out your Alaska videos too. Smart to bring a canner out with you. thanks for posting Last edited by ribka; 02/14/17.

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail ribka #11825170 02/14/17
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FreeMe Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was	Originally Posted by ribka ...Smart to bring a canner out with you. Ah - now I recognize the OP! Yeah - loved the Alaska videos. Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.

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Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825171 02/14/17
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kid0917 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA	I like the video, but to me, the scenes change too fast. I read the L&C journals when I was a kid. (well, I guess I still am a kid at age 60) Is that a Hurricane kayak?

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail FreeMe #11825178 02/14/17
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,736 Likes: 14 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns R Raeford Campfire Ranger
Raeford Campfire Ranger R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 26,736 Likes: 14 Blue Ridge Mtns-Smokey Mtns	Originally Posted by FreeMe Originally Posted by ribka ...Smart to bring a canner out with you. Ah - now I recognize the OP! Yeah - loved the Alaska videos. He's living a dream, for sure. FJB & FJT

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail kid0917 #11825236 02/14/17
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OP Buck_ Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska	Originally Posted by kid0917 I like the video, but to me, the scenes change too fast. I read the L&C journals when I was a kid. (well, I guess I still am a kid at age 60) Is that a Hurricane kayak? It's a Stellar S16 Advantage kayak. I understand you on scene speed. I figured too fast is better than too slow when people can pause the video at any point they want. Alone in the Fortress of the Bears 70 Days Surviving Wilderness Alaska: Foraging, Fishing, Hunting

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail deflave #11825330 02/14/17
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OP Buck_ Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska	Originally Posted by deflave How did you get your boat to the other side of those big mountains? Dave I did all my own portages except for the 500 mile portage over the mountains. As you know, Lewis and Clark made new boats on the other side. I had a friend haul my kayak for me from Three Forks, Montana to Orofino, Idaho after I walked the route. Alone in the Fortress of the Bears 70 Days Surviving Wilderness Alaska: Foraging, Fishing, Hunting

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825354 02/14/17
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GuyM Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side	OUTSTANDING! What an adventure. Guy

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825363 02/14/17
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was FreeMe Campfire Outfitter
FreeMe Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 10,271 Likes: 2 ___ is what America was	Didn't L&C acquire pack animals for that stretch, Buck? Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825594 02/14/17
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Slidellkid Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,306	Awesome. I'd like to learn more about your trip.

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825618 02/14/17
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rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,830 Likes: 48 Not In The City	Excellent! I think you and Birdwatcher need to get together! Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Slidellkid #11825713 02/14/17
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OP Buck_ Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 362 Fairbanks, Alaska	Thanks Slidellkid, I've got an [almost] daily journal, lots more photos, and a map of my route, here: http://bucktrack.com/Lewis_and_Clark_Trail.html Alone in the Fortress of the Bears 70 Days Surviving Wilderness Alaska: Foraging, Fishing, Hunting

Re: Paddling and hiking 3,300 Miles on the Lewis and Clark Trail Buck_ #11825758 02/14/17
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Pugs Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2005 Posts: 17,149 Likes: 2 Freedom	Superb stuff. Thanks. If something on the internet makes you angry the odds are you're being manipulated

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