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OBX2Kayak

09/29/2011 07:20PM

Anybody have BWCA plans for this winter? Let's hear 'em.

Unfortunately it appears as if I'll be headed to Georgia's coastal islands instead.

"I go because it irons out the wrinkles in my soul" -- Sigurd Olson

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TuscaroraBorealis

09/29/2011 07:42PM

We've got the 1st weekend in February set aside. Still in the planning stages, but it looks like where gonna try to go in through Clearwater EP #62.

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motdur

09/30/2011 10:19AM

quote TuscaroraBorealis: "We've got the 1st weekend in February set aside. Still in the planning stages, but it looks like where gonna try to go in through Clearwater EP #62."

TuscaroraBorealis...I'm planning to enter Clearwater also. Our destination will be Alder. Most likely towards the end of February.

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gunflintguy

09/30/2011 08:02PM

Every other weekend Jan 1 to March 31...life is good!

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chaseMX41

09/30/2011 11:53PM

Planning for President's Day weekend with no destination yet. This will be my first time winter camping.

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TuscaroraBorealis

10/01/2011 07:50PM

quote motdur: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "We've got the 1st weekend in February set aside. Still in the planning stages, but it looks like where gonna try to go in through Clearwater EP #62."

TuscaroraBorealis...I'm planning to enter Clearwater also. Our destination will be Alder. Most likely towards the end of February."

We'll blaze a trail across Clearwater for ya. :)

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motdur

10/01/2011 08:48PM

quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote motdur: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "We've got the 1st weekend in February set aside. Still in the planning stages, but it looks like where gonna try to go in through Clearwater EP #62."

TuscaroraBorealis...I'm planning to enter Clearwater also. Our destination will be Alder. Most likely towards the end of February."

We'll blaze a trail across Clearwater for ya. :)"

What route are you taking?

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PINETREE

10/02/2011 08:32AM

Clearwater going to be busy. Probably in March overnight,plan to daytrip earlier in that area(just stack a pile of wood for me and leave the fire on). Also hope to snowshoe areas of burn if I can get down the Tomahawk trail in the winter. Use to do a lot of january camping and still plan maybe one trip this year during that time,problem is the nights are long than.

Sig: All of us our Dreamers. Dreams are what started everything. We our asking ourselves a great question? all of us interested in wilderness preservation are asking...What kind of world do we want.?

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TuscaroraBorealis

10/04/2011 09:40AM

quote motdur: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote motdur: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "We've got the 1st weekend in February set aside. Still in the planning stages, but it looks like where gonna try to go in through Clearwater EP #62."

TuscaroraBorealis...I'm planning to enter Clearwater also. Our destination will be Alder. Most likely towards the end of February."

We'll blaze a trail across Clearwater for ya. :)"

What route are you taking?"

Plan A; Gogebic

Plan B; West Pike

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PINETREE

10/04/2011 08:11PM

Was on West Pike 1st week of February once. I could not keep the burbot or eel pout off they would not quit biting,very good eating out of there.

Sig: All of us our Dreamers. Dreams are what started everything. We our asking ourselves a great question? all of us interested in wilderness preservation are asking...What kind of world do we want.?

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fitgers1

10/04/2011 08:25PM

How are you all getting in? Dog sled, XC ski or snow shoe?

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson...and...“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".

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PINETREE

10/04/2011 08:55PM

ski and plastic sled setup I have used for 20 years.

Sig: All of us our Dreamers. Dreams are what started everything. We our asking ourselves a great question? all of us interested in wilderness preservation are asking...What kind of world do we want.?

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TuscaroraBorealis

12/29/2011 05:50PM

quote fitgers1: "How are you all getting in? Dog sled, XC ski or snow shoe?"

The original plan was snowshoeing, but if the conditions are anything like they are here in central Minnesota we might take ice skates?! ;-}

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jwartman59

12/29/2011 11:44PM

my daughter wants to go up to the bwca next week. i'm up for it. but i am thinking that a trip in the south dakota badlands might work better with the goofy winter we have been having. that is the extent of my plans so far.

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walllee

12/30/2011 03:51PM

Plan on heading into Big Moose lake in early January,took some great photos there in Sept.,and want to get the same shots in the winter.also,I want to catch some of the walleyes that I released in the fall.

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motdur

12/31/2011 12:02PM

quote fitgers1: "How are you all getting in? Dog sled, XC ski or snow shoe?"

Snow shoe.

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t43eagle

01/05/2012 12:48AM

Border Route Trail in late January - 1st snowshoe trip ever with DIY Pulks we just made. Looking for tips on trout fishing, have never done it through the ice.

Be Prepared - when that fails, adapt and overcome!

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catfish72

01/07/2012 12:02AM

I was up in the bwca dec 18- 22 went into wood lake. caught a good number of pike and a few walleyes and perch and a monster small mouth.It was not my first choice in lakes but conditions were tricky.Anyway my next trip may be in late Jan for a few days. Then I am planing a trip in march for a week. I have not planned my routes yet. I am waiting to see about snow condtions and to see if I will be solo.

I hope you all have great trips!!

"seek the roots not the fruits"

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PINETREE

01/07/2012 07:27AM

How do you like your sled setup?

Sig: All of us our Dreamers. Dreams are what started everything. We our asking ourselves a great question? all of us interested in wilderness preservation are asking...What kind of world do we want.?

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catfish72

01/08/2012 11:55PM

quote PINETREE: "How do you like your sled setup?"
I love it! Its about 8.5 feet or so and pulls like a dream. made it my self. heres a few more picks.

"seek the roots not the fruits"

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spunduckeywoo

01/24/2012 12:06PM

woot woot! same weekend here, maybe see ya up there, should be 5 of us..

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gunflintguy

01/24/2012 12:19PM

quote walllee: "Plan on heading into Big Moose lake in early January,took some great photos there in Sept.,and want to get the same shots in the winter.also,I want to catch some of the walleyes that I released in the fall."

How did it go? How does one get into Big Moose in the winter?

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karola

01/24/2012 08:59PM

Taking off thursday afternoon for a 3 night trip to secret lake. Planning on spearing some big pike...hopefully! Pictures to follow

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catfish72

01/24/2012 10:12PM

How did it go? How does one get into Big Moose in the winter?"

There is a winter trail off of FR464 heading south. It should be marked. I do not know if it has a name or not. I have never been but I have driven by it. I hope this helped.

"seek the roots not the fruits"

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PINETREE

01/24/2012 10:13PM

Good luck northern pike spearing. Did a lot for about a year in the BWCA a few years back. Curious,what are you using for you fish shelter while spearing?

Sig: All of us our Dreamers. Dreams are what started everything. We our asking ourselves a great question? all of us interested in wilderness preservation are asking...What kind of world do we want.?

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karola

01/25/2012 07:28AM

Pinetree, I use an eskimo quickfish pop up shelter. They are lightweight and set up very fast. Also, when the shelter is in the bag it can be carried on your back.

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