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arnesr Inukshuk Offline Posts: 199 Location: Hortonville WI Joined: Mar 19^th, 2004	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #40 - Oct 25^th, 2010 at 9:43pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: I am hoping this exchange will turn up some alternatives to the Garmin Topo maps. I use them for convenience but wonder if there are better maps out there. I was on the Wabikimi Project with Uncle Phil a few years ago and his GPS map even had old canoe routes displayed. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet and I'm not sure if it includes WCPP, but this may be an alternative: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Further Discussion: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #41 - Oct 26^th, 2010 at 1:16am	Quote Print Post
	arnesr wrote on Oct 25^th, 2010 at 9:43pm: Quote: I am hoping this exchange will turn up some alternatives to the Garmin Topo maps. I use them for convenience but wonder if there are better maps out there. I was on the Wabikimi Project with Uncle Phil a few years ago and his GPS map even had old canoe routes displayed. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet and I'm not sure if it includes WCPP, but this may be an alternative: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Further Discussion: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) The resources described in his documentation (which are all public domain) should include ALL of Canada. But keep in mind that the focus of the material is, by-in-large, topographical. Yes, you will be albe to see contour lines and other details, but there will be some detail missing that a canoe traveler would like to have (e.g., portages). dd


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #42 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 12:46pm	Quote Print Post
	Well, the easy part is over. For the first time in my outdoor life I have put an emphasis on going light. I have evaluated most of my gear and upgraded to something lighter. Tent, camera, bags etc. have been replaced. Other than some pain writing the checks (OUCH!) it was fairly easy....a few mouse clicks and bingo the stuff shows up at the front door. Now comes the hard part. I'm probably 30lb's overweight with a knee I'm not to happy with. It doesn't give me any pain and it got me around Mt. Rainier but I don't trust it. Can't run or jump. Going to the knee doc in a few weeks. Maybe they can fix it so I can run and jump with the other boys and girls. We'll see. Part of the reasoning for this trip is to get into primo shape. Bite off something ambitious and rise to the occasion. Workouts start soon........I have the P90x routine and it kicked my tail last winter. Now if I can just ease off on the groceries .


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #43 - Nov 19^th, 2010 at 11:06pm	Quote Print Post
	mastertangler wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 12:46pm: Well, the easy part is over. You are 100% correct


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PhantomJug Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 2855 Location: 1/2 way there Joined: Feb 12^th, 2003	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #44 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 12:15am	Quote Print Post
	mastertangler wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 12:46pm: I have the P90x routine and it kicked my tail last winter. I will vouch for P90X (and <1300 calories a day). I'm down 80 lbs from last April and can do more pull ups than I could in College. It is a good program.


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #45 - Nov 20^th, 2010 at 12:25am	Quote Print Post
	PhantomJug wrote on Nov 20^th, 2010 at 12:15am: mastertangler wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 12:46pm: I have the P90x routine and it kicked my tail last winter. I will vouch for P90X (and <1300 calories a day). I'm down 80 lbs from last April and can do more pull ups than I could in College. It is a good program. Maybe I should switch to Scotch! At 65 calories per ounce ... its a diet drink! dd


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nctry_Ben Inukshuk Offline Posts: 401 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Jan 12^th, 2010	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #46 - Nov 23^rd, 2010 at 11:24pm	Quote Print Post
	I'm in the same boat as MT... 30# must go before spring. My goal is to do this before Canoecopia. Ain't going to be easy!


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8104 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #47 - Nov 23^rd, 2010 at 11:47pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: I will vouch for P90X (and <1300 calories a day). I'm down 80 lbs from last April and can do more pull ups than I could in College. It is a good program. A belated well done PJ Losing weight is never easy, sticking to a restricted calorie diet and exercise program is harder still. The best workout program is the one you'll do on a regular basis and that offers high rewards with minimal risks. It can be as aggressive as the P90X program, Kettle-bells which I like, or just a simple daily walk with maybe a little upper body calisthenics thrown in. A lower body weight even with minimal exercise will be noticeable. Carrying around all that extra weight is a workout in itself. 80lbs is the equivalent of OS's food pack minus pack extenders or so I'm told


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Magicpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1321 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Jan 7^th, 2004	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #48 - Nov 24^th, 2010 at 12:45am	Quote Print Post
	I have been on a low carbohydrate diet for 15+ years. I eat all I want! Some times more than is comfortable. I am down more than 25 LB starting at 208 LB. I just choose foods that are low in nonfiber carbohydrates. I did not start the low carbohydrate diet to lose weight, that was just a side effect. Long ago I was able to lose weight by limiting my calories intake but eventually the weight comes back. I have been using Claritin since it became an over the counter drug. For several years I would use it for several months each year. I noticed that after I had been using it for about one month my knees stopped hurting and my limp went away. I have been taking one pill a day for the past 5 years and my knees are better than they were 20 years ago. I don’t take it for my knees, that is just a side effect. I have never been able to lose weight by exercise but doing exercise before a trip makes it so I can do the trip easier. MagicPaddler


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: MT's WCPP trip Reply #49 - Dec 1^st, 2010 at 11:51pm	Quote Print Post
	I have picked up topo canada from garmin but it's still sitting in my desk drawer. I'll pop it in soon and the fun will start. I am still becoming familiar with the UTM grid. It's s-l-o-w-l-y starting to sink in. I have just ordered this tool and intend to mark a lot of the campsite info by hand just to make sure I am completely familiar with the grid system. This looks to be a handy tool. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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