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In my last post I told about the horrible weather on August 15th at York Factory. That night as we gorged on real food and sat by a warm stove, we were aware that there was a solo hiker still struggling towards York Factory. He was a 29-year-old man from Norway who was traveling with... Continue Reading →
Finally getting to Hudson Bay was a big milestone in my life. It has taken me a week to place the experience in its proper slot. A little perspective was needed, as the two week period I spent on the Hayes River was extreme in every sense of the word.The trip I lined up... Continue Reading →
We made it to Hudson Bay! 100 km/hr winds today, so we are stuck here. More later. The photo is of the polar bear gate for our enclosure at York Factory.
We are getting ready to start our trip tomorrow. Here are a few shots from Churchill, the polar bear capital of the world Hudson Bay Beluga whales in the Churchill estuary
Tomorrow I leave for Canada for what HAS to be the final leg of my Hudson Bay journey. I am all packed and raring to go. Deb lll and I have gotten together a couple times to get to know each other and practice canoeing a bit. It will be very strange not to be... Continue Reading →
A week ago today the ice finally went out of Elbow Lake. Well, out of part of Elbow Lake, the part that mattered. I had to dodge a few icebergs to get to my cabin, but when I arrived everything was in good order. The solar panels were still functioning, there were no trees down... Continue Reading →
Life is full of surprises. That's nothing new. What's new, apparently, is that my body is not as resilient as it used to be. I have been playing in a pickleball league a couple times a week to stay in shape. One day, while reaching for a ball, I threw my shoulder out. I decided... Continue Reading →
As you may know, our canoe trip on the Hayes River last summer ended in disaster. Part of the disappointment of that accident was that I had put so much time and effort into solving the logistical problems associated with the trip. When you are dealing with a town that has no roads, restaurants, or hotels,... Continue Reading →
It is now a week after our accident. All equipment has been dried out, broken bones are healing, bruises are fading, and egos are melting into the background. Because we were unable to post during the first 11 days of our trip, I would like to share with you now what a wilderness canoe trip... Continue Reading →
Our intrepid group of three is making no more progress. In fact yesterday we regressed. We capsized in a set of rapids and I broke a rib in the process. That in itself is not such a big deal, but when you have to be lifting 50 lb packs in and out of canoes all... Continue Reading →
Anne Sherve-Ose: Island Girl 