New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-21

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n ed men at this time of year-to
escape from civilization into the wilder
ness. How TO answer the call of the
woods and rivers IN the most practical
manner IS not always understood, even
BY those who are somewhat acquainted
with the ways of nature. Anyone who
plans even a two weeks trip into the
back places needs TO know certain funda-
mental principles and details, without
which his pocketbook and his pleasure
may be seriously affected Those who
leave everything TO be done for them by
others, usually get done. This truth was
brought home strongly to an amateur
camper In Maine last summer.
The canoeist in most remote sections
requires a guide, and that parsonage is
quite willing TO order and manage the last
detail Of an expedition. II you decide to
let him do So you should at least under
stand enough about Quitting 10 give an
intelligent O. X upon his arrangements
u. H. Maine it is legally compulsory 10
have q guide OF TO have a guides license
when entering the woods. The guide
charges s. a day for his services, and will
not take charge Of more than one person
The expense, considering unintelligent.
food cost and transportation, may exceed
that Of living in a first class hotel II
does not seem right to pay so high for
roughing it in the primeyal.
One way out is 10 obtain guides IL
cense from the state, costing around S2O.
A license is granted to almost any one,
and a number Of persons may travel un-
der its shelter In that case, however,
you must supply your own outfit, includ-
ing tents and canoes. A guide is expect
ed to supply canoe, cooking outht and
his own tent, which is large enough for
two but which etiquette usually prevents
a sportsman from sharing.
There is no question but that guides ere
worth their wages. At least half the
members of any party that attempts to
get along without a guides services
should be expert woodsmen and canoeists
and the other half should be willing 10
take a chance. II the territory TO be ex-
plored is covered with the large scale
government maps q guideless trip may
be quite safe and comfortable. A large
part of the Maine wilderness. however,
Is not yet included in these maps, which
are Oh a scale Of a mile to the inch. With
good map and a compass no one OF fair
outdoor experience should go astray.
SAVE MONEY AND DISPOSITION.
Whatever plans are adopted and how
ever short the trip, 1t is most economical
a. well as satisfactory to buy the entire
OUTFIT in New York and take 1t with you
to the starting point. This applies to
food and even to canoe, which can De
sent long distance over the railroad for
q or So The prices that are charged for
provisions at the edge Of the woods are
calculated TO spoil that serene and JOY
GUS mood in which you celebrate your
divorce from civilization. 1t is possible
to plan everything In New York,and when
you hit the woods you can start without
delay or disappointment. Any depart
nent store not to mention the special
establishments for Quitting sportsmen,
will equip you completely and far better
than the frontier store. Even potatoes
and butter are advantageously laid In
with the other supplies. Beyond the saw
ing In cost is the elimination OF all IN
certainty and the saving Of time when
you are on the expedition ground. IL
You do not feel competent 70 select your
own outfit get a booklet on outntting
rom one Of the sporting supply houses
OF tell the supply people where you want
70 30 and for how long, whereupon they
VIII figure out your needs to an ounce
and hve-cent piece. The best way 10
Transport your outfit to the woods Is to
check II on your railroad ticket as bag
gage One hundred and fifty pounds Is
carried free, and beyond that there Is a
moderate excess charge.
canoe OF the right sort for an ordinary
voyage costs from $50 upward. II Is 10
ieet IN length, weighs around seventy
POUNDS and is made of cedar and can"
vas This is the sort used by guides ana
soodsmen. and they don't want any bet
ef' II will carry two men and several
hundred pounds OF luggage. or three men
sha light OUTFIT. The shorter canoes
"av more water and do not paddle SO
seh keel is desirable for amateurs,
''nee II makes steering easier. II also
Y'o'ects the bottom, TO some extent. Tne
epohson canoe, provided with long air
sasnbers attached TO the outer sides. is
s.mcuit to capsize, and is unsuitable, cut
sportsmen would hardly take IL with
them.
Inc ordinary. canoe will float when full