Book excerpt: Can you imagine ice fishing at -40oF, being so exhausted and hypothermic, laying down in a pool of slushy water appearing to be the only option, having outboard motor problems, and rowing back six miles? This story highlights some of the thrills, adventures, challenges, and near disasters of the desire to be outdoors every day regardless of the weather. Come along on numerous canoe trips while trying to ferret out historic sites in the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness).