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Was it better to not know all this ahead of time and discover things more like Lewis and Clark did?  Undecided

I remember those days too fondly but since so many here have MORE than themselves to worry about which is what drives the use of those PBL. I don't have those concerns so I'm more inclined to push things a little.

Add in health concerns they allow people with those issues to keep paddling where before they might not feel safe to do so.

You also have the hardcore fishing types who want to maximize what time they have on the water.

When I mark my maps for a trip, I show the known campsites BUT often find those hidden gems that are lesser known.

If you read my trip reports I very seldom if ever give the number of a campsite. I just give a general location. I do that on purpose so people can invest a little sweat equity finding them.

As many know from my trip reports where I got hurt, what got me thru was channeling my inner Lewis and Clarke. Although compared to THOSE guys we are ALL a bunch of wussies.  ;) ;D ;D