CARF Outdoors: February 2018

Monday, February 12, 2018

VEDAVOO: REEL SERVICE PROJECT IV

The Vedavoo Reel Service Project IV has kicked off. If you don't know about the Vedavoo Reel Service Project, then you should. I've copied and pasted the verbiage from the Vedavoo website below. Entering is free, and donations are welcomed and encouraged!

Photo from the Vedavoo website.

Here's a blurb from the Vedavoo website.

Behind the creation of each of these beautiful and unique bags is a effort to get you to donate to Project Healing Waters.

In partnership with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. the REEL SERVICE PROJECT was initiated in 2013 to help raise funds for veteran-focused causes in the Fly Fishing community. That initial effort, which included a series of VEDAVOO packs made out of fabric provided by Patrick over at Recycled Waders featuring original artwork by Jeff Currier set the stage for events to follow.

Proceeds from Reel Service III were enough to pay for nearly 28 YEARS WORTH of FLY TYING COURSES AND MATERIALS for wounded veterans through the efficient use of funds by Project Healing Waters.

Having had the opportunity to receive each artist’s commitment – we are truly humbled and inspired by how quickly and passionately each has stepped up for the cause. As before, VEDAVOO will lead the effort by providing the materials and labor to build the bags and each artist will provide their time and vision painting their signature aesthetic to each finished piece. This year’s event promises to be the best to date. Enter to win one of these very special bags. No Purchase Necessary.

Photo from the Vedavoo website

This years Artist lineup includes:

Jorge Martinez - Website - Instagram

Derek DeYoung - Website - Instagram

Josh Udesen - Website - Instagram

Andrea Larko - Website - Instagram

Ryan Keene - Website - Instagram

Matthew Stockton - Website - Instagram

Alex Poland - Website - Instagram

Jake Keeler - Website - Instagram

Paul Puckett - Website - Instagram

Borbay - Website - Instagram

Sarah Landstrom - Website - Instagram

Ty Hallock - Website - Instagram

Jeff Kennedy - Website - Instagram

Kendra Leeks - Website - Instagram

If you would like to donate to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing the Vedavoo: Reel Service Project IV click on the link below.

---->> CLICK HERE TO DONATE<<----

VEDAVOO

Friday, February 2, 2018

THE HUB PODCAST

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

HIGH FALLS WINTER HIKING

High Falls. A 120 foot drop makes this waterfall the highest fall in the state of Minnesota. Another unique thing about these falls is that it's located in the Grand Portage State Park on the Pigeon River that separates the US and Canada.

Where's the low falls?

The trail that leads you to the falls is very well marked. I've been to this place in the summer, and there were definitely a lot more people around hiking the man made trail paths and taking in the views. For this time of year, I was really surprised to see that the trails were somewhat maintained. There's some ice on the stairs closer to the falls, but at least there isn't 2 feet of snow covering the trail.

With the there being ice on the trail, it's a good thing I had my Diamond Grip Yaktrax to help me stand up to winter.

#STANDUPTOWINTER

Walking in a winter wonderland.

The Native Americans developed "The Grand Portage" ...meaning "the great carrying place."

High Falls

Upon arriving to the falls, it was clear that it's been frozen for some time now. It was very cool to see it completely frozen over, and see water still escaping out of the bottom of the ice. There was also an opening located in the middle of the falls acting as a window, and showing that water is still flowing behind the ice.

That's a lot of ice.

In the photograph below, if you look just left of the center, you can somewhat see the window through the ice. Granted, it's a still photograph, but you get the idea.

Closer view.

If you ever find yourself up near the Grand Portage, High Falls is a place I'd definitely recommend to stop and see, regardless of what time of year it is. It was really interesting to see how green and full of life it is during the summer, but equally as interesting to see in the dead of winter where everything is full of snow and ice.