If you’ve never been on a Coldwater Trip or are unfamiliar with the concept of portages, it’s the process of carrying one’s canoe and gear between two lakes. It seems like a simple concept, and in theory, it is. But every portage trail is different and may include mud, bushwhacking, elevation, large rocks, bugs, or all of the above. As the famous canoeist and naturalist, Bill Mason said, “Anyone who says they like portaging is either a liar or crazy.” I would agree and also