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Tom's tentative route...

My good friend Tom Maynard, has decided to go on a 3-4 month hike this summer around Lake Michigan.   He left today, and is looking at doing about 10-15 miles a day, ending back up at his front porch, from which where he started.    He doesn’t know if he is going to make it, and I’m sure many are in doubt, but I have good faith he will make a good portion of the loop, if not all of it.   I will try to keep you posted as I will be reporting on his position and morale everytime I hear from him.   I think he deserves some coverage and credibility for some effort.   Stay tuned for more information as I try to keep close track of his current whereabouts.   Here is a excerpt from his expedition:

I’m taking a walk around lake Michigan next summer. I will start in Houghton, go around counterclockwise, and end in Houghton just in time for school. It will be a great time to gain the kind of experience that one can only learn from the road. Should be a lot of fun

It would be about 13 miles a day, on foot for the most part. I will carry only a backpack. I realize that i will be by myself most of the trip, but would like some of you guys to come along for some, if not all, of the experience.

“Happiness is only real when shared” – Into the Wild

If you don’t understand why i would want to do this, simply read Thorough’s Walking or Krakauer’s Into the Wild

UPDATE:  Saturday, May 9, 2009:   Tom has reached Lake Michigan

For my Usability class, we have had a semester long project in which we were supposed to make a set of instructions and develop a usable product. Our group decided to focus on Kayak Rolling in a multimedia instruction format.  We are still on a first draft, but we’ve come a long way.   Check out the full website at: http://oap.mtu.edu/kpc/pages/resources/rollingPrimer.html

I think it turned out pretty well.   I posted the videos for you to look through…

Kayak Roll Above Water from Greg Maino on Vimeo.

Kayak Roll Underwater from Greg Maino on Vimeo.

Kayak Roll Attempt from Greg Maino on Vimeo.

Hey Folks,

I’m on TV6 tonight for kayak rolling….check it out….

Not writing anymore, migraines and computer screens do not go hand in hand….

Outdoor Enthusiasts,

Now’s the time! Bring your gear into the OAP all this week!

We are (as you know) located in the MUB room G002, next to the Keweenaw Commons food mall. 

Remember, there is no cost to put something into the swap. If it sells, we’ll hand you an envelope full of money (you set the price), if it doesn’t sell then you can pick it up the week after. It’s the only risk free way to make money you’ll find in today‘s economy. 

If you have any questions at all, please contact us:

oap@mtu.edu
487-2290

See you Saturday!

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