Basics  
Where do you live?  N. Shenandoah Valley, VA.  Canoe Capital of VA

Approximate number of previous nights spent canoe camping? est +200

Do you have the gear or use an outfitterer? Both, but rent canoes

Preferred/Typical party size? 4 to 6.

What length of trips do you do/available to do? 8 days

Preferred season? Fall-  October (Winter)

What % of the trip do you travel/base camp? I like to travel all the way in and base camp on a site for two nights then head  back.

What area of the park are you most familiar with and do you want to spend time there or explore new areas? I've explored numerous BWCA and Q EP - all sides of the park.
 
Paddling  
Bow or stern preference? Both, prefer stern.  

What is your paddling rhythm? Typically like to paddle only one side all day.

Paddle the shoreline or beeline? Mostly shoreline, aim for points. A good sailor leaves a straight wake.

How nasty of water are you comfortable paddling in? Safety first, avoid whitecaps.

Do you have strong navigation/map skills? Yes, above average.

Portaging  
Do you usually single/double/triple/or? portage? Normally,strictly double.

Do you carry everything on your back, or alot of hand carry? I usually have one hand occupied.

How well do you handle the mountain goat portages? prefer level.

How well do you handle the boot sucking bogs? I hate them.
 
Camping Style  
Would you rather cook or wash the dishes? Cook.

Fresh or dried foods? Combination, we bring in food on dry ice.  Cheap and light motto.  

Cook over a fire, or over a stove? Fire, Stove only for lunches.

Cook breakfast or breakfast bars? Normally cook full breakfast even on travel days - eggs or pancakes, sausage, hash browns.

How many fish meals do you like to have during a trip? Usually one or two for an eight-day trip.

Hang the food pack or ground it? We go in October and never had issues, normally hang the pack for mice so it's a bear piñata.  
 
Axe? Saw? Both? Definitely both
 
Sit around campfire all night OR wake at crack of dawn? Both, first one up, last to bed.  Love seeing northern lights and those early morning hours.

On a travel day, what time do you like to hit the water? In spirit 8, in practice it's most often 10.
 
Fishing  
How much time do you like to spend fishing? I don't fish much.

Which species do you like to go after?  Walleye.
Are you good with a fillet knife? Fair.
 
Misc  
Do you have any medical conditions to be considered? No

Level of alcohol consumption? Bring alcohol. I do enjoy a drink around the campfire.

Is photography high on your list? I love shooting pictures on trips, usually shoot 5 to 6 rolls.  I only bring my old SLR, next year digital

Do you like to go after pictographs? Yes a priority.

Do you like to go after waterfalls? I love waterfalls.

Do you like to go after the northern lights? Yes, see them about every third trip.
 
Personality  
If the bugs are bad, will it ruin the trip for you? I don't like whiners.  Don't complain if you can't change the situation.  

What weather conditions are difficult for you to deal with? I like the cool season.  Don't like sitting around a campfire in the heat.

If we've got a problem, would you rather discuss it or bury it? Discuss then bury.

Other than illness or injury what events or conditions would make you want to quit a trip early and head home? If all my food were eaten by bears.