- Stephan Kesting
- December 1, 2023
What Causes River to Meander?
A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but rivers seem to do everything they can to avoid flowing by the most
- Stephan Kesting
- May 8, 2023
Bark, Skin and Dugout – The Three Types of Traditional Canoes
Canoes are universal. After all, anywhere that there is open water it’s probably useful to have an open-topped craft that can be easily loaded and
- Stephan Kesting
- April 2, 2023
The Perfect Repair Kit for Wilderness Canoe Trips
On a longer canoe trip it’s not a question of whether your equipment is going to break but rather when it’s going to break. That’s why it’s not unusual
- Stephan Kesting
- February 5, 2023
The Open Canoe Roll
Rolling practice… It’s been 20 years since I last rolled a small whitewater canoe equipped with a saddle, thigh straps, and airbags, so I headed
- Stephan Kesting
- February 3, 2023
Raingear for Canoe Expeditions
In this video I chatted with Canadian explorer Adam about rain and cold weather gear for expedition canoeing… Adam normally goes super minimalist, but hypothermia
- 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