Se7eN's trip report thread.

Yay you aren't dead! Glad to have you back, and welcome to the @Reno Lewis had to track you down on social media to make sure you weren't dead club!

 

LOL so awesome.

I’ve missed this place.

 

Yeah Buddy!!! Kebabs!

 

COALSPUR COUNTRY, ALBERTA CANADA



Truly beautiful area. Lots of Grizzlies up this way...


Spring fed creek flowing into the lake. Perfect water source!


My BUSSE SHE-2....I sold this knife and regret it every day.




The Lovett River


The local indian band has ceremonial grounds in the area...I found one of them. old school tipi..still one of the best shelters in the world.



This is how you know you are in Alberta....pristine wilderness being penetrated by the long C**K of industry.



Ended the day with some tube steaks. nuff said.



Next up - SPRAY LAKES HIGH MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE

 

I'm headed to Alberta in a few weeks - nice to see things are so green there already!

 

Words cannot describe this place.

so I will not use any to narrate this trip.





My two apprentices in the background lol

 

We established a nice base camp with most of the amenities as I had my family with me. I always wanted to take them on a trip like this, so i made it happen.

this is not the typical outdoor adventure you would see me post.

 

Base camp cook station where epic cast iron meals were prepared every day!







BIG TIME GRIZZLY COUNTRY. We had a grizzly come through camp on the first night. I was on deck with the 590A1 ready to rock.








EPIC CAST IRON COOKING!!!



The only way to chill a few reebs in the high country.




Look at that water!

 

awesome!

 

You need my trip wire alarm (40lb test braid, screw eyes, and bear banger pen launcher and a cotter pin)

 

Now a different trip in central BC

I love this spot. Excellent water source and natural resources everywhere.








Saskatoons!!








My GB American felling axe


Love this shot


Double header in the canoe!


Another beautiful rainbow caught on the fly



I hiked up this river. It was absolutely gorgeous. Where it was really deep I had opportunities to cross log jams. Lots of grizzly track everywhere and the fishing was incredible.




All smiles. More pics coming

 

Stunning area, I would not be able to stop fishing in waters like that. Welcome back 7.

 

Thanks brother. It’s good to be home

 

03.30.19

RIVERS AND SNOWSHOES

I arrived at my destination mid morning and was pumped to be out. My entire day was free and my expectations were high.

I loaded up my Heavy Cover canteen and my nalgene at a freshwater spring that was on the side of the road. My grandpa helped build the piping system you see in the picture nearly 50 years ago. I’ve been drinking this water every since I was a little boy.



You can see where the PVC pipe was set into the ground with multiple holes drilled into it so the water seeps in.



On the way in I spotted a family of Trumpeter Swans that winter on this river system every year.



I arrive on site and got my gear prepared. The half track was loaded heavy with food, gear and water. It’s spring time and bears are out with little ones in full force. For safety’s sake, I had the 590A1 on deck, ready to rumble. Not looking for a fight, but I’m more than willing and prepared to end one.



Devils climb. The snow here is still 4 feet deep or more in most spots.



I snowshoed around for two hours just checking things out. I found a lot of fresh water springs and cool tributaries of the river. This place is amazing.





More to come in next post!

 

Hiking away. The weather was absolutely perfect. Snow was melting fast and I was sure to be careful where I stepped as there are multiple streams and springs in this area. I didn’t want to risk falling through the snow into water of unknown depth with my full kit. Wouldn’t be fun.

590A1 on deck.



This is one of the freshwater springs I was talking about.



Water leveles are still low, but that won’t last long.



Esee5 for the win.



This is the strangest thing. 4 to 5 feet of snow yet there is a bald spot of life and greenery... hot spots. Volcanic hot springs. There is a mountain nearby that is volcanic in nature but is dormant. This must be from that?




More scenery



I recon that this birch was 28” at the base at least. Look at that huge frost crack! It must have been damn cold, real fast for that to happen.





Nothing crazy here.





More to come

 

This spot was incredible, but I can only imagine how thick this area must be in the summer.



590A1 and my loaded half track. I have my bowdrill set that I made yesterday with me as well. When I find a good set, I keep it until it’s useless. H&B goshawk and super I millie present also!



I cut some firewood with my Silky Bigboy and got it ready for processing



Esee 5 split everything up.



I put together a tinder bundle and pulled out my bowdrill set. I couldn’t get an ember for the life of me!! WTF...ok, work the problem. I tried one more time and got nothing. Lots of humidity today. I tried a new hole and still nothing. Weird! Work the problem again...flipped the hearth board, drilled new hole, Instant ember. I produced 5 more embers after I got my fire going and could do so in 15 seconds..maybe 20. Never give up!





Success!



You can feel the warmth of the fire through the picture. Snapping away nicely. I was pleased.



More to come

 

Maple beans and heavy cover. Some meat cooking in the background



I’m hungry.lol




Cut up some cheese to put in with the boiling beans. This is a delicious way to eat beans.



Buuutttt this is better.
Added some farmers sausage.







More friction fire practice



COFFEE!!!



The dynamic duo. This is an effective combination of cutting tools.



I’m coming back with my canoe tomorrow....

Thanks for looking. I hope you all enjoy this post.

 

Glad to see you’re back and on the right side of the dirt! Missed your pics and adventures!

 

Thanks man.

It’s great to be back