Back with photos from the Wilderness Learning Center Reunion Canoe Camping Trip 2008

[k_estela]

Just got back in from a great stay in the woods with a few of a our forum members, Marty and Aggie Simon, Aggie's son Heath and Jerry Y. (A.K.A. Hayseedw45) This canoe trip, the yearly Wilderness Learning Center Reunion, was smaller again this year but that didn't mean our fun was limited. I had a blast even though I couldn't leave for the trip until Tuesday morning. The 4 others were there since Sunday. We had great weather, a lot of laughs and plenty of dirt time practicing skills and learning new ones. Here are some photos, descriptions will come at a later time.

View from the stern on the way to Little Square Pond

Self photo (Can't you see how excited I was to get to the woods?)

When I arrived, Jerry and Marty were busy splitting a birch log to make furniture.

Splitting in process

Stripped birch bark for bushcraft projects

Modification to my Sharpshooter Sheath System Baldric for tool-free adjustment

Continued KSF Bark River Machete Testing

Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri marinade

Beans and rice in the Jetboil

More to come....

 

[k_estela]

USGI Matchcase Ferro Rod Test

3/8 Ferro Rod Sparks courtesy of Jerry Y.

Soaking Birch Bark for bushcraft use

View of Little Square Pond from my hammock

Jerry and the ladies

How to make a one-handed fuzz stick STEP 1

STEP 2 Baton your blade in

Shave with one hand

Double-sided fuzzie with WLC BRKT Fox River

More to come...

 

[k_estela]

True Tinder Fungus

Camp Estela

Camp Estela view 2

Wilson the Watermelon

Marty and Aggie Simon

Jerry making cast iron hush puppies. The puppies weren't cast iron, the pan was of course

Jerry and a nice bass

More to come...

 

[pitdog]

Great stuff bro, can't wait for the more detailed descriptions !

 

[k_estela]

Jerry's Bass

Wilson became insolent and needed punishment. Carried out by the savages of the WLC Reunion trip and their barkies.

Sweet potato chips in the works

Deep fried goodness

Dinner Thursday night. Pasta, garlic bread and the most awesome meat sauce. Put all of us in food coma

Maisy the wonder dog

Makes paddling a bit difficult

View of Floodwood pond in the morning

I'm sure Jerry and Marty will post more pictures. Hope these inspire some of you to get out and enjoy the outdoors as much as we do!

 

[siguy]

wow great set of photos

looks like a fun time all around...

handy tip on that one handed fuzz stick

 

[j williams]

Awesome pics man. Good to see ya mde it back ok. Looks like you guys hade a savage time!!!

 

[raybadge]

Wish I was there. What did you end up making?

 

[kgd]

Those pictures are amazing. I just finished dinner, but find myself hungry again! Sweet potato goodness - I bet! Also your last shot is really inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tim the Slugman]

cool pics guys, looks like yall are having a great time!

 

[perksy]

Awesome pics mate. Looks like a great spot.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Looks like an awesome time Kev. :thumbup:
Scott

 

[ROCK6]

WOW!...I miss green

ROCK6

 

[Fonly]

Man, that must have been a great time, looking forward to the next outing ya have. :thumbup:

 

[CKE2]

Looks like you guys/gals had an amazing trip. Glad you had fun and thanks for sharing the pics with us:thumbup:

Craig

 

[longbow50]

Wow, great stuff. It's been so long since I've been out and now that the fires are burning everything up, your photos are helping me with my withdrawal, no doubt about it. Thanks!

 

[halfserrated]

Nice pics and looks like a great trip. I have got to get back out in the woods soon. Thanks for the post:thumbup:

 

[tonym]

Thanks for the great pics and narration Kev!

That must have been a great time. I love the pond pics.

 

[j williams]

Hey kev, what kind of buttpack is that in your first pic?

 

[sasha]

thats what memories are made from awsome trip bud....

Sasha