Landon was a trooper, not giving any thought to being the only woman on a trip in the woods with two handsome, virile, men. Well, at least, two average looking, chivalrous men.
We enjoyed nice, sunny weather and a good time was had by all.
Bob Laney, Dan Bumgarner and Landon Alfriend (later Dunn) had the idea to go on a New River camping trip on a summer weekend in the late 1980's. Landon's boyfriend Jimmy Stevens, the president of the Northwest Outing Club and a major paddler, was not available. Dan's wife Pat was not able to participate in such strenuous outdoor adventures, and Bob's (former) wife Kimberly had a conflict.
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Bob and Dan in Bob's old classic Blue Hole canoe.
Bob and Dan in Bob's old classic Blue Hole canoe.
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Landon in her flatwater kayak.
Landon in her flatwater kayak.
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Landon beside the tent she borrowed from Bob.
Landon beside the tent she borrowed from Bob.
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Bob and Dan's packs beside Dan's homemade tent.
Bob and Dan's packs beside Dan's homemade tent.
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Dan and Landon taking a break from paddling.
Dan and Landon taking a break from paddling.
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The pastoral New River from the campsite.
The pastoral New River from the campsite.
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Written by: Bob Laney
Bob is the site curator and writer of Blue Ridge Outing. Since starting the Blue Ridge Outing travel blog in 2002, Bob has written, recorded and documented countless expeditions in the US and around the world.