Hi QJ
Shameless? Nah don't be. I've been paddling the BW for the past 6 years and also have found myself all alone. While I have done 3 solo trip I had hopes of finding a partner myself. May I'm not totally solo, my dog comes with. I already have my permits for a June trip but would be open to a fall trip. I planned my spring trip a couple weeks later than normal because I have had snow the last couple years and so this year with the crazy weather I have a feeling I am getting myself in the middle of bug central. Anywho any interest from you or anyone, I wouldn't mind some extra paddle power. Plan is to put in at Mudro and base camping on Horse with day trips.

paw,

I know how that goes, with the 4 guys dwindling to 1. That's what made me a solo guy... it's easy to find friends who are interested in good trips, and even commit to them, but then the launch date comes near, and all of a sudden everyone's got things to do. I still invite my friends on all of my trips, to the BW and elsewhere, but it's more of a courtesy. They know and I know that I'll end up alone.

So far I've got eight people on board for a Teslin / Yukon / South Nahanni River trip next summer, we'll see how many end up going - with three years to make the plans? It was supposed to happen this summer, but we agreed to push it back a year to give people more time to plan for time off, so if 8 becomes 1 by next spring, I'm going to be more than a little upset. Of course, anyone here on QJ is more than welcome to join the flotilla.

That said, I'll add my encouragement for the solo. There's only one moron to talk to and only one idiot to blame when things go wrong, but it's a much more relaxing experience overall. No distractions.



JPhilip, I'm putting in at Mudro on June 1st, making a loop back to Mudro via Basswood River / Friday Bay. I like to trip by myself, but I'm always open to share campfires and Jameson. If you see a green Argosy go by with the QJ decal, don't be afraid to say hello.

Mad_Mat wrote on May 7^th, 2010 at 12:29pm:


Nope. That requires clicking buttons and stuff. And reading. Who wants that on an internet forum? 

Akula wrote on May 7^th, 2010 at 8:19pm:

Gee Willikers Yo Dude Hey man, this place is timeless! Really...

That said, welcome JPhilip! There is a "Member's Profile" thread stuck to the top of this forum. Replies in that forum tend to be helpful, especially for those who don't post a lot. Hooking up with like minded paddlers is why this particular board exists.

Beyond that, if you are serious about finding someone to paddle with, share your opinions and experience wherever as often as you can. The personal messaging feature is one of the more used/popular areas of QJ and it's still as anonymous as you care to make it.

Wow how about that original date! It was a huge task to schroll through all that, point, click phew! But her how about that original date! lol