- Stephan Kesting
- September 27, 2022
Your Number One Tip to Stay Safe in the Outdoors
Adam Shoalts is an accomplished Canadian explorer with many big expeditions under his belt. He’s been a guest on my podcast (The Strenuous Life Podcast)
- Stephan Kesting
- September 4, 2022
Why You Should ALWAYS Tie Up Your Canoe
Lessons repeat themselves until learned… The first time I had a boat float away on me was on the Missinaibi River in Ontario. I had
- Stephan Kesting
- May 27, 2022
Type 1, 2 and 3 Fun
Type 1, 2 and 3 Fun Not all fun is created equal. Sometimes the word ‘fun’ really does mean that something is fun, and sometimes
- Stephan Kesting
- April 11, 2022
Your Guide to Widgeon Creek, a Paddle and Hike Adventure only 1 Hour from Vancouver, BC
Here’s a 90 second video summary of the route from the Pitt Lake boat landing, up Widgeon Creek, and then to Widgeon Falls. Further notes
- Stephan Kesting
- March 31, 2022
The Evolution of the Canoe Sail
The first sail I ever built was an army jacket held up by two paddles and a stick. The two paddles were jammed in place
- Stephan Kesting
- March 26, 2022
Canoeing Lessons Every Paddler Should Know, with Paul Mason
I was honored to speak to Paul Mason, son of the legendary Bill Mason and an icon of canoeing in his own right, on my
- Stephan Kesting
- March 3, 2022
How to Find Your Most Powerful & Efficient Stroke for Canoe Tripping
In my paddling career I’ve spent a ton of time paddling into headwinds and crossing gigantic lakes, stroke after endless stroke. And that’s given me
- Stephan Kesting
- March 1, 2022
Cliff Jacobson Interview
An Interview with Cliff Jacobson I’ve learned an absolute TON about canoeing from Cliff Jacobson over the years. I’ve read and re-read his book ‘Canoeing
- Stephan Kesting
- February 7, 2022
How to Get Started in Canoeing, Featuring Mikaela Ferguson
Getting started in something new is always daunting, and this especially true if you’re talking about canoeing, paddling, and other watersports. There is steep learning
- Stephan Kesting
- January 22, 2022
My Top Four Wilderness Canoeing Books
I’ve learned a TON about traveling in the wilderness from books. Here are my top four wilderness canoeing books… The Path of the Paddle, by