Okay, so I've been on a couple of these Ecogeomorphology trips now, so I thought I'd type up a little outline (mainly illustrated with pictures) on how to properly prepare for and survive on these trips (in no particular order).
- Make sure you get a good night's sleep before leaving.
- Fleet Services vans are surprisingly capable. Use that capability when necessary.
- Always check the map so you know exactly where you are and don't end up paddling an extra 8 km to your campsite because of a mis-location error. . .
- Eat a healthy, nutritious lunch on a daily basis.
- Speaking of which, don't let any food go to waste. Especially syrup.
- If you hang up your wetsuit inside-out and a cold rain starts falling. . . it's gonna be cold and wet where you don't really want cold and wet.
- Morning coffee. Jeff Mount is always in charge of this, and it's a good 10W-30 grade blend.
- Remember this morning's bacon? Yeah, don't get rid of that grease!
- Bring someone who can slay some serious salmon with a fly rod. 'Cuz they're delicious!
- If the paddle's there, go get your groove on. If the paddle's not there, do a little dance.
- Finally, smile! It's guaranteed to be a very memorable experience and pretty fun too. Oh yeah, and you might learn something as well.
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