Just finished a pretty good read (Out There: In the Wild In A Wired Age: Ted Kerasote).

The premise is two men paddling the Horton River watershed in the Northwest Territories to the Arctic Ocean. The twist-- Kerasote's paddling partner insists on bringing a Satellite phone...and using it nearly daily to stay in touch with his family (including his sisters ?!?) and office.

The central question that gnaws at Kerasote is the contemplation and definition of solitude in a world where technology is ever encroaching.

Given the chatter around these parts I thought some QJers would find the book interesting.

Besides the presence of the SatPhone I was amazed at the amount of gear and food (lots) these experienced paddlers hauled with them.  They pretty much stayed on the river and didn't have to portage...but still....amazing. To each his own...

The Beaver