Experienced wilderness trippers aren't born with a paddle in their hand. Through experience and education they've honed their skills and adapted their ways to the environment they travel through. Learning and understanding the basic principles of solo canoeing, wilderness survival and first-aid will ensure you maximize your time on the water and keep your confidence up when times get tough.
The mist was all gone from the river now and the rapids sparkled and sang. They were still young as the land was young. We were there to enjoy it, and the great machines seemed far away.
