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—Charles Ericksen
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How to Plan a Wilderness Canoe Trip
PRE-TRIP PLANNING
A safe, enjoyable wilderness experience starts at home with careful planning. First, ask yourself and all members of your group if you really want a trip into the wilderness—a place where you will find no running water, prepared shelters, predictable weather, or easy travel. There are no signs to direct the way. You must know how to build a fire, administer first aid, read a map, and use a compass. In an area that is unfamiliar and sometimes downright hostile, you must rely on your own resourcefulness for your comfort and perhaps your survival. You must be your own doctor, guide, and entertainer. You must be prepared for accidents, extended periods of rain, and obstacles such as large waves whipped up by strong winds.
Keep your group size manageable. Few campsites have tent pads for more than two or three tents. Some are barely large enough for one tent. If your group is large, plan to split up and travel separately. Better yet, plan completely different routes. You’ll have more pictures and experiences to share when you get home. A small group has much less impact on the wilderness and on other visitors. You will also have better opportunities to observe wildlife along the way.