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College Camping Trip
by admorken

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/01/2019
Entry & Exit Point: Mudro Lake (EP 23)
Number of Days: 6
Group Size: 6
Day 3 of 6
Monday, June 03, 2019~Chippewa Lake, Papoose Lake, Crooked Lake
Leaving later in the morning at 9 am our group set sail for the trip to border along Crooked Lake, entering from Papoose Lake onto Friday Bay. Above is a look at our campsite from the night before on Chippewa. It was nice with a breeze and had the lake to ourselves. Other than the burrowing hornet nests near the stove it was a great campsite.
A muddy portage from Papoose Lake to Friday Bay along Crooked Lake entered us into the border waters. With some stuck group members it was crucial to lift with every step out of the mud, so not to fall over. As we entered Friday Bay there was a change to the environment, mirroring a great expanse. The water was smooth with minimal to no wind.
Making it to the island 5 star campsite with a full day left was a celebratory achievement. We had the whole day to relax and unwind until the storms started to roll in on the site. There was a lot of last minute checks and getting gear under canoes to help from the water destroying the gear.
This was one of the many images that showed or organizational skills before the impending storms.