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| | The River That Time Ignored | Outside Online |
 | | The idea is to get some practice on a tricky, idiosyncratic river with empty canoes before the real trip starts and we're loaded down with two weeks' worth of impedimenta that would not be improved by being dumped. |
 | | Because the river is so wide and fast, we scope constantly with binoculars and start setting up several hundred yards upstream to avoid surprises. |
 | | And that, too, reminds our leader: On Person's person, at all times, are the venerable hat, spoon, bug dope, matches in waterproof case, compass, Swiss Army knife, hunting knife, silk scarf used as a neck- or belly-warmer, cotton bandanna, nylon cord, rawhide thong for use with fire bow, and self-locking small-game snares. |
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