: Hi Robert. First of all I want you to know that we will all be pulling for
: you on your trip.

Thanks, Glen. Ken S. doesn't know this yet but he will be posting updates here while I am gone. I will call him from time to time to let him know where I am and how things are going.

: I was going to suggest beef jerky but then I remembered that you have a
: problem with this product. One of these days I will have to make some of
: my homemade beef jerky and ship you a sample. I use no preservatives so
: maybe it won't cause you any problems. Perhaps you could take along some
: dried fruit and nuts. That usually helps me get through a day of fishing.
: Also, don't underestimate your needs in fresh water. There might be some
: spots where it won't be easily accessible.

I have tons of pemmican (80% bison/20% saskatoon berries). Riverbend Plantation of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan supplied me with the pemmican in a limited sponsorship deal. The pemmican doesn't bother my stomach one iota - good stuff!Good that you remembered that the jerky wasn't good to me.

: Above all, enjoy your adventure and play it safe.

Yep, sure will! The water levels on the North Saskatchewan River are wayyyy up...about 6 feet higher than usual. That means the one rapid I have to worry about is most likely drowned out. I'll find out once I get past Prince Albert.

I promise to post a great write-up of the trip complete with lots of images.

Robert N Pruden