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7 Tips to Better Winter Photography
Taking pictures in the snowy season can present some distinct challenges. Here’s how to better your odds. We’ve asked adventure photographer Chris Gibbs for some pointers; and he’s a good one to be...
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Snowfall in Spades and the Outfitter Report
Last week found the Boundary Waters under fresh snowfall, including a blizzard on Sunday. Read on for this and more news… The top news item is SNOW! So much so, that it delayed our return home from...
View ArticleMarch Gear Giveaway: Swedish FireSteel 2.0
UPDATE: Our winner for the giveaway is Brian Smith. Congrats, Brian! That’s right, one of our favorite tools is up for grabs: a Swedish FireSteel 2.0 from Light My Fire. No more fretting over...
View ArticleUpNorthica T-Shirts Are Here! Nab Yourself One for Free
Just in time for Canoecopia, we’ve uncrated a batch of UpNorthica schwag. We can’t wait to spread the love with these white long-sleeve tees. And what better time to do it, than while at Canoecopia,...
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Canoecopia 2012 Report (1 of 2)
The world’s largest paddlesport expo came along just in time for an early spring. Here’s what sprung this year (including UpNorthica as presenters). Change in season moved swiftly this March, as did...
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Canoecopia 2012 Report (2 of 2)
A Saturday at Canoecopia is like a day at the fair; you see all you can and try a little of everything, but the crowds are half the enjoyment. Things were no different this year, on the busiest day of...
View ArticlePut Some Fun in Your Food Caches
Surprise treats mean a lot on a trip — just ask Norwegian explorer Aleksander Gamme, who in this video finds a secret stash of junk food, and promptly freaks out. Do you see things like chocolate and...
View ArticleLoons Return to the Gunflint and The Outfitter Report
Everyone wants to get back on the water; see who’s been doing it. Plus, some interesting moose sightings, and more. Our crazy early Spring has everyone itching to get on the lakes again. Which is never...
View ArticleGear Giveaway: His & Hers UpNorthica T-Shirts
UPDATE: Our two winners are Vicki Hans and Ryan Fox. Congrats, and thanks to all who entered! What an amazing season so far; we’ve seen lots of trip reports in the last few weeks (have you been on the...
View ArticleNew Feature: GearBacker
What’s better than new gear love? Showing some love to the geniuses who invent it! Kickstarter. Indiegogo. You probably know how sites like these work: Projects and creative ideas of all sorts are...
View ArticleDrips, Trips, Tips and The Outfitter Report
It’s an extra-long summer kickoff report. There’s lots to catch up on, so dive in! Only a few weeks ago, early-on campfire restrictions were in place and Ely was battling a wildfire. How quickly things...
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Northern Solitudes Art Show
Here’s our re-cap of the opening reception, and why you should catch the show too. Fitting that the shaded ArtReach St. Croix gallery doubled as a haven from the heat on Friday evening. Everywhere...
View ArticleBWCA Portages on Google Maps?
Most of us knew it was only a matter of time until Google had even the Boundary Waters mapped… has that time come? Could it be that anyone with access to Google Maps will soon be able to use it as a...
View ArticlePhoto Friday: Dew on Tamarack Boughs
Check out this lovely sign of green-up in the North. Most of us enjoy the enduring gold hues of the tamarack during the autumnal season. Photographer Ed Lund captured this lovely tree in a Hibbing bog,...
View ArticleNow Begins the Dragon Boat Festival
This weekend, Grand Marais, MN hosts what may be the most festive paddling event, anywhere. And UpNorthica is not only there… we’ve got someone in the boat! Yes, it’s once again time for the North...
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