People venture into the wilderness in canoes for many different
reasons, not all of them compatible. We have to keep this in
mind as we put together a paddling group. As an example...
- People have different
expectations when it comes to comfort level on a trip. Some
are satisfied with a fairly Spartan existence, but others
prefer to bring along a few of the luxuries to make
themselves more comfortable.
- Some people prefer to
paddle aggressively and get to their campsite early. Other
like to dawdle and take time for lots of breaks and enjoy
the scenery as they paddle.
We have to ask ourselves
if we are trying to mix oil and water. Are we trying to combine
a few people that want to fish with others that just want to
paddle? Are we trying to mix a group of extroverts with one
introvert?
These are all things we
have to keep in mind. There is no "right" style of
canoe trip - the basis of enjoyment is doing whatever we enjoy
while we are out paddling. We just have to ensure that the trip
philosophy or style of this particular outing is compatible with
all members of our group.
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