On July 9th Gavin and I returned to society and the humidity of a New Jersey summer. With only 19 days in the suburbs, we are aching to return to nature, desiring to drink in fresh air, and longing to paddle our way through remote wilderness.
So, why not go? Why not get out of town in search of wide open spaces? We have the gear. We have the time. We have the desire.
With that positive outlook and adventurous energy, Gavin and I have decided to head out for a 7-day paddle in the backcountry of Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada. We tested the canoe in the Delaware River and smiled at the ease of calmer waters and the renewed energy of seasoned paddlers. I also delighted in my comfort while paddling and marveled at my newly strengthened shoulders. With the canoe afloat, a waterproof tent, and a backcountry permit, Gavin and I have begun prepping for our trip.
Today, we stopped at three grocery stores for food supplies. This time we are tweaking some of the backcountry menu items. Instead of rolled oats for breakfast, we'll be fueling our sleepy eyes with dried fruit, nuts, apples, and pears. For lunch, we'll enjoy hard salami and a variety of cheeses, for snacks we'll devour trail mix and Larabars and for dinner we have a few choices--dehydrated soups (black bean, split pea, and rice noodle); cheese, or instant Indian food (vegetable korma, channa masala, and jaipur vegetables).
Over the next few days I'll continue to tell the tale of our Alaskan Adventure while weaving in shorter posts about what it takes to prepare for a backcountry trip.
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