Nate M
@thenorthendures.com
TheNorthEndures.com
I'm trying to leave this place better than how I found it.
Embracing Resilience, self-sufficiency, and Community.
#camping #bwca #forestry #Minnesota
I'm trying to leave this place better than how I found it.
Embracing Resilience, self-sufficiency, and Community.
#camping #bwca #forestry #Minnesota
Gratitude Cards I received from a classroom in Minneapolis for helping with a project via @donorschoose.bsky.social #sharethanks
June 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Gratitude Cards I received from a classroom in Minneapolis for helping with a project via @donorschoose.bsky.social #sharethanks
Gratitude cards I received from the Great Expectations School in Grand Marias for helping with their Panama @donorschoose.bsky.social project #sharethanks
May 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Gratitude cards I received from the Great Expectations School in Grand Marias for helping with their Panama @donorschoose.bsky.social project #sharethanks
Ancient wisdom from the SNES game "Wanderers from YS III"
April 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Ancient wisdom from the SNES game "Wanderers from YS III"
Gratitude cards I received for helping fund a Phenology project at Great Expectations School in Grand Marias.
@donorschoose.bsky.social #sharethanks
@donorschoose.bsky.social #sharethanks
April 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Gratitude cards I received for helping fund a Phenology project at Great Expectations School in Grand Marias.
@donorschoose.bsky.social #sharethanks
@donorschoose.bsky.social #sharethanks
Robinson's "Infinite" book series when I was processing my 2019 mental health crisis. Somehow, reading about "Laser Chicken & Demon Dog" helped alot in "The Dark".
Now, shortly after putting to sleep our 21yr old ACD and adopting a 3yr old ACD — I'm processing that with the Good Boys book series. 🙂
Now, shortly after putting to sleep our 21yr old ACD and adopting a 3yr old ACD — I'm processing that with the Good Boys book series. 🙂
So this is happening today. Dog lovers rejoice! The trilogy is complete!
April 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Robinson's "Infinite" book series when I was processing my 2019 mental health crisis. Somehow, reading about "Laser Chicken & Demon Dog" helped alot in "The Dark".
Now, shortly after putting to sleep our 21yr old ACD and adopting a 3yr old ACD — I'm processing that with the Good Boys book series. 🙂
Now, shortly after putting to sleep our 21yr old ACD and adopting a 3yr old ACD — I'm processing that with the Good Boys book series. 🙂
You'll notice what side of the hatchback barrier he is on — he started on the other side of it.
April 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
You'll notice what side of the hatchback barrier he is on — he started on the other side of it.
I've been working to resurrect my old blog; this post was just republished today.
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Trip Report: Whitewater State Park in the Winter (February 2018)
Day 0: Initially I had planned to go on a trip to Tettegouche State Park, on the North Shore, to a hike in campsite (using the toboggan I made over Thanksgiving) with my 4 year old son (Jackson) . …
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April 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I've been working to resurrect my old blog; this post was just republished today.
thenorthendures.com/trip-report-...
thenorthendures.com/trip-report-...
Reposted by Nate M
April 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The building inspectors in the Northwoods are a bit different.
Bear in unfinished shed - June 2022, East Cook County, MN
Note: I goofed on framing this door... it's missing proper jack studs... but in reality, it's not a big deal for a shed, and IIRC I added jack studs before installing the door.
Bear in unfinished shed - June 2022, East Cook County, MN
Note: I goofed on framing this door... it's missing proper jack studs... but in reality, it's not a big deal for a shed, and IIRC I added jack studs before installing the door.
February 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The building inspectors in the Northwoods are a bit different.
Bear in unfinished shed - June 2022, East Cook County, MN
Note: I goofed on framing this door... it's missing proper jack studs... but in reality, it's not a big deal for a shed, and IIRC I added jack studs before installing the door.
Bear in unfinished shed - June 2022, East Cook County, MN
Note: I goofed on framing this door... it's missing proper jack studs... but in reality, it's not a big deal for a shed, and IIRC I added jack studs before installing the door.
"In Gordy We Trust" - Hovland, February 2025
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"In Gordy We Trust" - Hovland, February 2025
Tipi style hot tent, February 2025, Hovland, Minnesota
Setting the tipi up on a deck that has 1/8" gaps between the decking actually worked great as it allowed for cold air to fall out of the tent and trapped the warm air from the wood stove.
#winter #camping #snowtrekking #wintercamping #hottent
Setting the tipi up on a deck that has 1/8" gaps between the decking actually worked great as it allowed for cold air to fall out of the tent and trapped the warm air from the wood stove.
#winter #camping #snowtrekking #wintercamping #hottent
February 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Tipi style hot tent, February 2025, Hovland, Minnesota
Setting the tipi up on a deck that has 1/8" gaps between the decking actually worked great as it allowed for cold air to fall out of the tent and trapped the warm air from the wood stove.
#winter #camping #snowtrekking #wintercamping #hottent
Setting the tipi up on a deck that has 1/8" gaps between the decking actually worked great as it allowed for cold air to fall out of the tent and trapped the warm air from the wood stove.
#winter #camping #snowtrekking #wintercamping #hottent
Traditional + Modern
Hovand, Minnesota, February 2025
#snowwalking #WinterCamping #snowshoes #minnesota
Hovand, Minnesota, February 2025
#snowwalking #WinterCamping #snowshoes #minnesota
February 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Traditional + Modern
Hovand, Minnesota, February 2025
#snowwalking #WinterCamping #snowshoes #minnesota
Hovand, Minnesota, February 2025
#snowwalking #WinterCamping #snowshoes #minnesota
Fatbike w/Honda Civic ...the abuse that car received from logging roads 😄 🤣 😂 😆
Spring 2020, Cook County, Minnesota
Spring 2020, Cook County, Minnesota
February 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Fatbike w/Honda Civic ...the abuse that car received from logging roads 😄 🤣 😂 😆
Spring 2020, Cook County, Minnesota
Spring 2020, Cook County, Minnesota
DIY Freight Toboggan w\Subaru
February 2024, Hovland
February 2024, Hovland
February 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
DIY Freight Toboggan w\Subaru
February 2024, Hovland
February 2024, Hovland
Snowtrekker Mega Crew Tent
Tettegouche State Park, February 2023
Tettegouche State Park, February 2023
February 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Snowtrekker Mega Crew Tent
Tettegouche State Park, February 2023
Tettegouche State Park, February 2023
Winter Camping Symposium, October 2024
February 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Winter Camping Symposium, October 2024
It's a ruff job, but someone has to do it.
(Be 20+yrs old, sleep 20hrs, occasionally pee on the floor) 😄
(Be 20+yrs old, sleep 20hrs, occasionally pee on the floor) 😄
January 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's a ruff job, but someone has to do it.
(Be 20+yrs old, sleep 20hrs, occasionally pee on the floor) 😄
(Be 20+yrs old, sleep 20hrs, occasionally pee on the floor) 😄
"Restoration Coming Soon"
...now the Restoration sign needs Restoration
Hovland Dock, 2021
...now the Restoration sign needs Restoration
Hovland Dock, 2021
January 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"Restoration Coming Soon"
...now the Restoration sign needs Restoration
Hovland Dock, 2021
...now the Restoration sign needs Restoration
Hovland Dock, 2021
January 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy BWCA Wilderness permit day
(...to those who celebrate)
(...to those who celebrate)
January 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Happy BWCA Wilderness permit day
(...to those who celebrate)
(...to those who celebrate)
The seasonal pond where most of my trail camera Moose pictures come from. Spring 2024, Hovland
January 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The seasonal pond where most of my trail camera Moose pictures come from. Spring 2024, Hovland
Stargazing with telescopes near the Canadian border. Summer 2024
January 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Stargazing with telescopes near the Canadian border. Summer 2024
Perent Lake, BWCA Wilderness, September 2024
This photo was taken one of the mornings of "Tumblehome Live 2024"
This photo was taken one of the mornings of "Tumblehome Live 2024"
January 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Perent Lake, BWCA Wilderness, September 2024
This photo was taken one of the mornings of "Tumblehome Live 2024"
This photo was taken one of the mornings of "Tumblehome Live 2024"
A cow moose and her 2 calfs; this picture was taken in 2022 in Hovland, Minnesota.
January 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A cow moose and her 2 calfs; this picture was taken in 2022 in Hovland, Minnesota.