We had a little bit of a curve ball yesterday. We were doing our usual run-around of working with our staff, moving ahead on projects, preparing for our film festival night and working on future booking orders (for next spring – believe it or not) for new products. Our architecht, Scott Shall, who is alsoRead more
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Before hiking the Appalachian Trail last year, I don’t think that I fully understood the value of a lazy day. Even though most people would call me laid back, I tend to be a pretty driven person. I like to have a project to sink my teeth into, a job to work on, a goalRead more
Family Business, Hiking, It's About the Journey, Past Events & Trips | Comments are Closed | 30 June, 2007 | 0
The new space at Pack & Paddle has had several lives, and as we progress in the de-construction phase, we’ve been able to see each life kind of like an archaeologist would see a past civilization. The most noticeable thing you’ll see right now is the large airbrushed mural on the wall that wasRead more
Product Blog Posts - Kayak Fishing, Product Blog Posts - Kayaking Gear | Comments are Closed | 25 June, 2007 | 0
Ready and loaded, this new fish hunting vest is the ideal PFD for the kayak or canoe paddler. It has comfort and water safety with all the necessities close at hand. The Fisherman PFD provides places for the little things that could end up in your seat, or overboard. Ready to load…new features include anRead more
Family Business, Hiking, It's About the Journey, Past Events & Trips | Comments are Closed | 22 June, 2007 | 0
Seems like I’ve heard a story about windows and doors that had] an inspirational message somewhere before. Since I don’t remember it, I guess that’s a little off the point. But – I do have a neat story about how an old set of windows brought us together with a really cool person. We’ve knownRead more
Backpacking, Family Business, Hiking, It's About the Journey, Past Events & Trips | Comments are Closed | 21 June, 2007 | 0
We’ve been working on this project for what seems like forever, and we are only just now getting ready to start building new stuff. Here’s some of the things we’ve been doing so far: Working with our architect, Scott Shall Tearing down 3 of the old decks in the room. Removing the tin from theRead more
Backpacking, Family Business, Hiking, It's About the Journey, Past Events & Trips | Comments are Closed | 20 June, 2007 | 0
Yesterday a father and son were in the shop looking at a backpack. I have to tell you: I love being part of this interaction and the experience of them purchasing the son’s first pack. The dad is proud to be passing on backpacking (something that’s been a part of his life) and the sonRead more
Backpacking, Family Business, Hiking, It's About the Journey, Past Events & Trips | 1 comment | 19 June, 2007 | 0
Change is difficult. We all know it, but somehow nobody ever likes going through the process of change. As they say, things get worse before they get better. In case you haven’t noticed, we’re in the midst of some change at Pack & Paddle. It’s been 20 years since the last major construction project atRead more
Atchafalaya Basin Map If you’ve always been interested in the Atchafalaya Basin, but couldn’t find a great map of this unique area, your search is over! The Louisiana Geological Survey has built this comprehensive map and satellite image of the basin. It features the map on one side and the satellite image on the otherRead more
Kayak Fishing DVD The Kayak Fishing DVD covers techniques, gear selection, water safety, outfitting your kayak, accessory installations, catching big game fish and more. 80 Minutes. $24.95 The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing This beautiful book by Captain Scott Null and Joel McBride is packed with great pictures and updated information on everything you needRead more