{"id":2854,"date":"2010-04-26T17:48:17","date_gmt":"2010-04-26T22:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moshannonfalls.com\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2010-04-26T17:53:01","modified_gmt":"2010-04-26T22:53:01","slug":"five-tips-to-improve-your-group-canoe-camping-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moshannonfalls.com\/five-tips-to-improve-your-group-canoe-camping-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Five tips to improve your group canoe camping trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Group Canoe Camping Trip<\/p><\/div>\n

There are few outdoor activities\u00a0more enjoyable than a canoe camping trip<\/a> with\u00a0others who enjoy the outdoors as much as you do. But canoe camping is one of those activities where things can go from great to bad with even\u00a0the slightest interference from mother nature or a hazardous\u00a0paddler. While it’s never\u00a0possible to\u00a0guarantee a good time\u00a0for\u00a0everyone on the trip\u00a0there are a few steps that might make your trip easier, more enjoyable, and safer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are five easy tips to make your canoe camping\u00a0trip more enjoyable for the entire group.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  1. Plan\u00a0according to the\u00a0weather. <\/strong>Some people are always prepared for the worst and some are never prepared, so schedule\u00a0your group trip to occur\u00a0during good weather conditions and have an alternative\u00a0date to reschedule if necessary.\u00a0For many paddlers the\u00a0most enjoyable canoe camping season is from\u00a0mid spring to early summer. \u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Plan your trip\u00a0in detail and ahead of time.<\/strong>When\u00a0rushed into a trip we increase our\u00a0chances of unpreparedness, so begin planning the trip well in advance and communicate your efforts and individual responsibilities\u00a0to the group to eliminate any surprises. Example: the entire group should be aware of trip distance, arrival time, exact location, daily itinerary,\u00a0vehicle shuttle responsibilities, and any specific campsite responsibilities well in advance of the trip.<\/li>\n
  3. In large groups everybody is responsible for their own food and cooking.<\/strong> This might sound like an inefficient way to prepare for a group trip but\u00a0my experience tells me this method works best. When\u00a0group members\u00a0are\u00a0responsible\u00a0for their own meals they\u00a0usually come\u00a0well prepared and have\u00a0plenty to share. So even the\u00a0slackers who don’t bother to pack any food will eat like kings. And don’t be surprised if using this method results in some of the best camping meals of your life.<\/li>\n
  4. Be\u00a0aware of\u00a0the inexperienced\u00a0paddlers and make an effort to keep the entire group together. <\/strong>This might seem like a no-brainer but on more than one occasion\u00a0I’ve experienced\u00a0seemingly confident paddlers\u00a0who actually had no\u00a0paddling experience and resulted in\u00a0a hazard or mishap. And remember there is inherent safety within a group of paddlers as opposed to paddling alone.<\/li>\n
  5. As the trip leader select one experienced group member to co-manage the trip with you.<\/strong> Most paddlers will go with the flow but you occasionally get the outlier who disrupts the group by wanting to do things his own way. Having another paddler back your decisions increases cooperation, builds harmony and confidence within the group, and ultimately is a safer, more enjoyable trip\u00a0for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And remember that as your group gains experience the planning gets easier because with experience comes the confidence to take care of yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Photo Courtesy of diametrik over at Flickr.<\/a> \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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