Where do you live?  
Blair, Nebraska
Approximate number of previous nights spent canoe camping?
20-25
Do you have the gear or use an outfitterer?
I have what I need.  The canoe is being built. 
Preferred/Typical party size?  
4 at the most/solo
What length of trips do you do/available to do?
3-10 days  
Preferred season?  
May or Sept.
What % of the trip do you travel/base camp?  
travel a few days then lay over for one
What difficulty level do you go for?
I like to work to avoid the crowds and I like the challenge of getting into the more remote areas
What area of the park are you most familiar with and do you want to spend time there or explore new areas?
South central BW /try to explore a new area each trip
 
Paddling  
Bow or stern preference?  
I usually paddle stern but bow is a nice change/solo
What is your paddling rhythm?  
a nice steady pace
Paddle the shoreline or beeline?
depends on the lake, are we behind schedule ect.  
How nasty of water are you comfortable paddling in?
nasty water can be scary, but also fun as long as it's nothing too crazy  
Do you have strong navigation/map skills?
Great, although I have been a might bit confused at times  
 
Portaging  
Do you usually single/double/triple/or? portage?
double/ I pack light and want to single
Do you carry everything on your back, or alot of hand carry?
on my back  
How well do you handle the mountain goat portages?
alot better than bogs  
How well do you handle the boot sucking bogs?
not my favorite  
 
Camping Style  
Would you rather cook or wash the dishes?
I like to cook but don't mind dishes  
Fresh or dried foods?  
fresh on the first night dried after that  
Cook over a fire, or over a stove?
stove  
Cook breakfast or breakfast bars?  
breakfast bars most of the time I just have a brunch snack
How many fish meals do you like to have during a trip?
If you can catch them I will clean and cook them  ;D  
Hang the food pack or ground it?
I use a "bear vault"  
Axe? Saw? Both?  
both in spring/fall  saw in the summer
Sit around campfire all night OR wake at crack of dawn? (or both)
stay up late on layover days/up early on a travel day  
On a travel day, what time do you like to hit the water?  
try to get on the water as soon as it is light enough
Fishing  
How much time do you like to spend fishing?
I never seem to have the time and I'm not very good at it.  
Which species do you like to go after?  
whatever you can catch 
How much tackle to you bring?
none  
Are you good with a fillet knife?
OK  
 
Misc  
Do you have any medical conditions to be considered?
none  
Level of alcohol consumption?  
low/med
Smoker yes/no?
yes
Is photography high on your list?
yes  
Do you like to go after pictographs?  
Cool to see but, I would not base a trip on them
Do you like to go after waterfalls?
I love rivers, rapids and waterfalls  
Do you like to go after the northern lights?
who doesn't?  
 
Personality  
If the bugs are bad, will it ruin the trip for you?  
would not ruin a trip but that's one of the reasons I like May/Sept.
What weather conditions are difficult for you to deal with?  
rain, rain and more rain I would take snow over 3 or 4 days of rain
If we've got a problem, would you rather discuss it or bury it?
discuss  
Other than illness or injury what events or conditions would make you want to quit a trip early and head home?
I can't think of anything besides illness or injury that could get me to quit a trip early