Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: 2024 Roll Call
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Springer2 |
My planned mid-June trip will be 60 years since my first trip to Quetico in 1964 with the Explorer Scouts. |
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JimmyJustice |
Been waiting to post as #200...thought it would have been done months earlier! The wait is over...now I can go to the BWCA! |
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WhiteWolf |
Still kicking. |
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shock |
adam: "Great to see some many old and new faces! Where is this campground? |
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Speckled: "shock: "Shock is HERE! Ice fishing at the moment (on beautiful Lake Waconia) and hoping to get in an opener trip on Seagull this year. FYI... I responded to your email but haven't heard back from you. |
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Speckled |
shock: "Shock is HERE! Ice fishing at the moment (on beautiful Lake Waconia) and hoping to get in an opener trip on Seagull this year. I grew up in Waconia. Love that town and lake. Town has changed a bit in the last 30 years. |
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TomT |
LindenTree: "TomT:" I know what you’re talking about. I remember Kanoes didn’t think going with a dog was a real solo trip. I tend to agree with him. I would talk to Luna on trips just to break up any boredom. She was a real good listener :) And yes it was especially hard losing her and having to make that decision. She will be by phone and desktop screen savers for quite a while I think. |
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LittoralZone |
We really need to get a donation in! |
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nctry |
TomT: "LindenTree: "TomT:" I count it a solo either way… until those dogs start doggie paddling… Sorry to hear about Luna… can’t wait to hear you introduce the new pup! Tom T is one of the best BWCA solo paddlers! He’s very good at avoiding people too. Haha! Happy paddling to all our 2024 paddlers! |
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halvorsonchristopher |
Always here! and maybe it's time to start contributing like I did 10 years ago! Taking 3-4 trips a year with sights set on the Frost River Loop, a new PMA and Adams for this spring! |
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wetcanoedog |
to watch.the bw and the Q are so huge that i seldom see someone where i have gone since the 80's.thats a camp on my first trip in 1985,sort of slack on gear.. |
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martian |
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mgraber |
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YetiJedi |
Aslowhand: " Hi Aslowhand, Your photo spoke to me. Beautiful location. Love the canoe, tent, wilderness, and mountains. Glad you can already get out and camp...thanks for sharing! |
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OneMatch |
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Frenchy19 |
Lightfoot: "Frenchy19: "Here and looking forward to paddling season. This little angel is our newest family member and first grandchild; Aurora, and I cannot wait to get her into a canoe! " Yep; but this one has really blue eyes, and that is a first for anyone on my side of the family. Thanks, Lightfoot! |
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Frenchy19 |
TuscaroraBorealis: "Frenchy19: "Here and looking forward to paddling season. This little angel is our newest family member and first grandchild; Aurora, and I cannot wait to get her into a canoe! " I figured you would approve of her name;-) |
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Barnabee |
I'm very glad for this resource! This year EP 60 and 32 Possibly tagging along on another trip. Barnabee |
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wolf24 |
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UPBoy |
I'm still tickin' at 73 and planning another few trips this year. |
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scottiebaldwin |
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deerfoot |
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tumblehome |
Somewhere in a far away place. Tom |
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Portage99 |
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unshavenman |
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Wally13 |
Turning the big 70 in 2024. Thinking my days of portaging deep into the center of Quetico are coming to an end. Planning on going into Pickerel Lake for a 2 week paddle in late June. Also looking at doing a Fall 2024 3 week 525 mile canoe trip starting at the Erie Canal to the Hudson River to New York City and the Statue of Liberty. |
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Tony |
Happy New Year to everyone. Got a trip plan for voyages national Park after Ben's little wing night get together around July 4th. Probably a solo canoe trip around the end of May and then a family trip in August unsure where yet Tony |
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Jackfish |
Jackfish is here for another trip around the sun! Glad to be a part of the board for 20 years. |
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airmorse |
Planning on two trips this year. One group trip in June and a solo in August. Happy New Year to everyone. |
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Kermit |
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grizzlyadams |
Alive and well in SE Minnesota. Hoping to get a permit for Stuart River this summer. Will also be paddling and trout fishing on the Root River this spring/summer. |
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papalambeau |
BW trip planned for the second week of June with two sons and 5 grandsons. 31st year of tripping! Blessings to you all in 2024, Papalambeau |
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Northwoodsman |
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Freddy |
Looking forward to another year. Hopefully another fall trip with my three sons! |
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Michwall2 |
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rtallent |
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pswith5 |
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preacherdave |
Fishman53: "preacherdave: " That is a pretty boat. Hope you get many great trips out of her! |
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OgimaaBines |
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Morchella |
I'm a little late to the game here. I am grateful to have been on 4 shorter canoe trips in 2023. I am hoping to do at least four short BW trips and one long one this next season--potentially in the Quetico. A new office job has me daydreaming of the coming season and for exploring new areas around Lake Superior. |
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nctry |
QueticoMike: "I’m still here! " Wow! That fish caught a big human! Haha! I’m always thankful guys like you will reveal a few secrets that mediocre fishermen like me can use to fill our stringers from time to time. |
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arctic |
2024 will likely see me do a quick winter trip or two, then fishing opener, and maybe a Quetico trip if I don't do a trip in the Rockies. |
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Canoearoo |
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Snorty |
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snakecharmer |
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Savage Voyageur |
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MHS67 |
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Tony |
OneMatch: "OneMatch still paddlin' & pickin'! " Paddling, picking and peeing? |
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lindylair |
Did a lot of solo camping last year in campgrounds but pretty remote and found it to my liking so contemplating an easy solo canoe trip where I don't have to depend on anyone else to make it happen. My April trout fishing trip in SE MN is always a highlight of my year and definitely doing that again. Still trying to be present and contribute to this great community when I can. |
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beanpole |
Still pinning down plans for our trip this year but hope to get up there in August. |
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CarolynS |
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MHS67 |
LindenTree: "MHS67: "Still hanging around. I'd like to make the drive back there early September for a week canoe trip. Will see how the summer goes. " Hi Linden, this is Mammoth Pool out of North Fork on the San Joaquin River. |
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naturboy12 |
Dreaming of paddling season, but can’t pass by the hard water fishing! |
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LaVirginienne |
I’m currently an icicle in rural Virginia. Hope I thaw in time for the annual permit madness next week. Two trips planned this year with girlhood chums from summers spent on the water in Michigan and Wisconsin. Will get some solo paddling in September. For those of you who gave such good suggestions last year, I really loved both September trips to Adams and then on the Temperance River. Bliss! Thank you! |
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SouthernKevlar |
I didn't make it up north in 2023. I was too busy with work, mucking about with boats, hiking the TMB in the Alps, getting Covid on the way home, addling local flatwater and whitewater, more work, ordering and waiting for my new Northstar Phoenix (it's a beauty!) and then it was generally to cold in the BWCA to be paddling. It looks like maybe late 2024 for me. After my "bucket list" hike last year, this summer it will be filling another bucket list; motorcycling the remaining states (South Carolina to Oregon) on my quest to ride all 48 contiguous US states. In the fall I will be doing a trip up north, but I'm not sure if it will be the BWCA, Algonquin or some other area in Canada. A happy 2024 to all! |
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adam |
shock: "adam: "Great to see some many old and new faces! Baker Park Reserve - West of Twin Cities Link to map |
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HansSolo |
Still alive and well! I hope to be more active on the message board in 2024. Hans Solo |
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papalambeau |
BWfishingfanatic12: "Still here checking in on the site to live vicariously. Unfortunately, no BWCA trip for me this year. Birth of my second child soon puts a wrench in that for the year. However, should be able to get in a lot of great day trip fishing action in Wisconsin. " Congrats Bryan! Those young ones will be taking trips with you before you know it! And those are the best trips ever!! Blessings |
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schweady |
Here's a rare sight for us lately: a campfire. Solitude on Canoe Lake, September 2023 |
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deerfoot |
Barnabee: "Back to being more active on the site. Amazing photo ! |
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iCallitMaize |
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CanoeViking |
HWMinngrl: " You for sure can! I’m from Arkansas and was the same as your husband but now my wife and family go canoe camping or backpacking every year. It’s totally worthy it. |
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ForestDuff |
And also finally planned a canoe trip around my aging golden, she has a half dozen winter BW trips under her collar, but has always been a little big for my solo. So I picked an easy to get to spot and we enjoyed listening to the Twins in Oct together. I have already booked a repeat trip to VNP this year. I am hoping to try some winter camping in the next month up there. This might be a rare year to fit in an April trip. And there's always the Oct solo......need to figure out a destination. |
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mudhen |
Here!!! Fishing opener trip in May and another in August with a solo before freeze up. First winter trip this year that I've been working towards for the past year or so! Here's to a great 2024! |
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Papinator |
My family will be up around Grand Marais this July and am planning a trip to Isle Royale this fall with my gal group. Not the BWCA but it's close, right?? |
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Grandma L |
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ILcdr |
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pilot |
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520eek |
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Cc26 |
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Lightfoot |
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Gaidin53 |
Bloodvein whitewater WCPP Ontario, Atikaki PP Manitoba Hoping for a week in Quetico in May Ryan Wabakimi Allanwater River 2023 |
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LesliesDad |
We're just waiting for 9:00 AM on the last Wednesday of January. |
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Jimi |
Good luck to you all this year! |
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adam |
Join in the 2024 roll call. Let us know what you are up to in 2024! |
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RetiredDave |
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timatkn |
Checking in for 2024! Only did two trips last year. Will try to get back to more, but have an Isle Royale hiking trip planned, as well as my boys' Scout camp. Running out of time?? |
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ducks |
Looking forward to 2024! Little guy just turned 5 and will do his first father /son bwca trip in August after training at SNF campgrounds with me the last 2 years. Echo the old dog turned 12 at Christmas and has slowed down, but loves the bwca as much as anyone. Hopefully he can join me for another October solo. I’m kind of hoping this mild winter continues and I can make that solo my first April trip instead. Big duckling turns 19 and it’s her turn for a daddy/daughter trip but has changed what she wants, but we will still be up the north shore and Gunflint Trail hiking. I’m looking forward to our one on one time while her sister gets her turn with mom. The whole family will also enjoy our annual cabin stay at Rockwood in August and our annual October stay at Nelson’s in Grand Marais. |
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EmmaMorgan |
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straighthairedcurly |
Have a great New Year everyone! |
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YetiJedi |
Looking forward to three or four canoe trips to the bwca and a return to the Bowron Canoe Circuit in British Columbia with two of my daughters. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Still here. Looking to new adventures with the Black Pearl in 2024. |
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Ahahn366 |
Got gorgeous out this year and have some adventures planned for next year |
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sedges |
Hope y'all have a wonderful New Year! |
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ghamer |
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bobbernumber3 |
Happy New Year! And it looks like it will be another good one! Plans include winter camping, 3 months in Florida, May Pictured Rocks hike, spring Quetico trip, June Fall Lake camping, summer Kopka River Trip, November in Sedona AZ. |
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TrailZen |
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dogwoodgirl |
Been fighting pneumonia all December...almost well enough to go back to the gym and resume training. |
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Me2012 |
Happy New year! Looking forward to a 2024 trip. |
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SEMNFLYGUY |
We are planning to check out Voyageurs NP this summer. I am hoping to do a couple of trips to the BWCA as well. There will be lots of time chasing trout in the streams. |
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portagerunner |
Happy New Year all! Looking forward to BWCA, Quetico, and Isle Royale trips this season. Here's to happy and safe travels out there! Cheers |
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chessie |
Happy New Year and hope y'all get a good paddle-in! |
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Spartan2 |
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CanoeViking |
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30Smoke |
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wrestlencanoe |
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AdamXChicago |
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Mocha |
Bought my first house at 58, Got married at 60 and can’t wait to see what else is in store for me. |
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Fearlessleader |
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MichiganMan |
MichiganMan present and accounted for! Pic is a largie from North Bay in June 2023. We'll be hitting Quetico again in June 2024, although which part is yet to be determined. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
SaganagaJoe: "Present. I took my first trip in 7 years this past July. I’m putting the finishing touches on the trip report and hope to get it up soon…but the boys (one just born) keep me busy. Good lookin kids & looking forward to the trip report! |
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SaganagaJoe |
TuscaroraBorealis: "SaganagaJoe: "Present. I took my first trip in 7 years this past July. I’m putting the finishing touches on the trip report and hope to get it up soon…but the boys (one just born) keep me busy. |
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andym |
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Driftless |
I'm currently waiting for snow to XC ski on. Looking forward to another BWCA trip this August. |
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thegildedgopher |
Wishing everyone a healthy 2024. |
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pastorjsackett |
Planning a winter trip to BWCA with my son--he's eager to try, I've gone twice in the colder months. Early June trip to Crooked, fourth year in a row. I'm totally hooked on that lake. Our church is working on an outdoor ministry that I hope will include an intergenerational trip in to the wilderness. Plans still a bit fuzzy on that one, stay tuned. Other activities include western bowhunts in the Dakotas, SW MN trout, state park camping with Lisa and Murphy the Wonder Dog. That's the good stuff planned right now. |
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Boppa |
Excitedly planning a trip for this Summer with Son and two Granddaughters. It will be their 5th, 6th trip and 7th trip respectively. At 76 and admittedly too getting slower but thankfully still capable every trip is a blessing for me. this community has always been so supportive and helpful. Hope when we choose are dates it is when I may come across some of you. Boppa |
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Ottertailvoyageur |
Alive and kicking! I’m excited about planning a couple of trips this year! …maybe a solo trip out of Cross Bay or Little Indian Sioux and a “trip lite” out of Sawbill with my 8-year-old granddaughter and her dad. She’ll be a first timer this year so we’ll take it easy on her! |
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KawnipiKid |
Thank you, Adam, and thanks to you all. We keep on dreaming, planning, learning and paddling. Looking forward to late August, entry unknown, 44 years after my first trip to the Q from Trails End. |
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tomo |
Hoping to get out on a river solo--maybe Bloodvein. |
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paddlefamily |
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gonorth1 |
Several trips are in the works. Question, would you go to Wabikimi or Woodland Caribou P. Park? Why? I can only go to one of them this summer. Remoteness or isolation is not an issue as I’ve been farther north on previous trips. Thanks ahead of time for your thoughts. |
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plmn |
Northwoodsman: "Present and accounted for. It appears that I'm turning 60 this year, it sure feels like 80 however. Hoping to get up to MN this year but paddling in the BWCA isn't likely. Sold my canoe in 2022 and bought two fishing boats. Sold the fishing boats in 2023 and bought a ski boat for the family. I miss the quiet and relaxing pace of canoe camping but my body just isn't on the same timeline." I bought a ski boat a couple years ago to take the kids out in and am already sick of that thing. Such a PITA if you don't have a lake to keep it on. Personally I'd much rather be in a canoe. I hope to do another family trip this summer and maybe even a personal one but the decision deadline has really snuck up this year. This site and the people on it have been an invaluable resource. |
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SunCatcher |
Headed to the Quetico in May with Kiporby, Cowdoc, and Mooseplums.... Great to see old familiar names. Have a Great 2024. SunCatcher |
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HangLoose |
Looking forward to more adventures in 2024 |
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jcavenagh |
I only got 30 miles or so of paddling in 2023. But we did the "Downsize." Officially empty nesters now and moved from 4000sq ft suburban house on a wooded lot with 10 acres of public woods abutting to an 1100 sq ft apartment in the city with neighbors abutting. In the burbs I had to drive everywhere, but I now walk just about everywhere! Trimming the caseload and might actually get up north this summer.... a man can dream can't he? X-mas photo from the old back yard |
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pastorjsackett |
2023 was crazy--some losses in our extended family and both daughters got married. I turned 60 along the way. 2024 plans: Crooked Lake, church trip (I hope we can do one), bowhunts in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa (depending on tags we draw), SE MN trout, winter camping and lots of shed hunting. Welcome to the new year! Let's do this thing! |
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MichiganMan |
pastorjsackett: "Still here. Enjoy this website so much over the years. Love the Public Land Owner shirt. BHA member here as well. Love the walleye too! |
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MajorMal |
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nctry |
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BearMandolin |
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misqua |
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Speckled |
BearMandolin: "Present! Looking forward to trips in 2024! Nice Brookie! |
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butthead |
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Voyager |
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johno |
AdamXChicago: "Here. Hoping to get in a couple of trips in 2024. A couple hours ago I was cleaning up files on my computer and came across this one of you, and then I see your post and just had to show everybody what a studly looking canoeist you were 25 years ago :-) Hopefully my health issues will soon be resolved and we'll be able to do a trip to Quetico during 2024 |
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uqme2 |
butthead: "Hanging around but no canoing. Old age, arthritus, and legs. Still check out this forum now and then. |
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MidwestMan |
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Scout64 |
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nctry |
rtallent: "Priceless, Ben! Man, your group really wanted that campsite!" Yep… we were ready for a bang up job!!! Good to see your still active Ray!! |
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BeaV |
Picture is of my 2023 Border Route Challenge team. Signing of the red bladed voyageurs paddle (all finishers get to sign this paddle). I'm in the green shirt. Trips for 2024 will be an Ensign Lake base camping trip and the September Border Route Challenge. |
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MikeinMpls |
Though things aren't as easy as they used to be, we'll be doing a May trip, and I'll do a solo later in the summer MIke |
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JD |
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canoepaddle |
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Jefflynn06 |
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BigZig |
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Ausable |
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cycle003 |
Still padding |
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RedLakePaddler |
14 years with leukemia and still around. Hope to make a few simple trips this summer. So if you see an old man with an oversized Poodle stop in for coffee or a meal, there is always room at my table. Carl |
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LindenTree |
MHS67: "Still hanging around. I'd like to make the drive back there early September for a week canoe trip. Will see how the summer goes. " Nice pic Larry. Where? |
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Traveler |
Thank you for a great site. I am on here frequently and appreciate all of you. Almost 69 but still paddling. |
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adam |
Fall wingnight is reserved for 9/20-9/22 at a Baker Park Group campground. I look forward to seeing many of you in person! |
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Craig K |
Currently planning for a couple trips this year. Hopefully a winter trip yet this year if it doesn't get too warm up there... |
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BWfishingfanatic12 |
papalambeau: " Present and still kicking. My wife and I will be heading to Punta Cana in two weeks as a 45th wedding anniversary gift from our youngest son and his wife. They and their four boys will be going with us, too! We are so blessed! Glad to hear you are still going strong Dan! Grace and Peace! |
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burrow1 |
Got a permit for Sag in June. Going to Cherry for 3-5 days depending on the fishing. |
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Bonvicken |
Recently retired, planning on a May trip (East BearskinEP) and wanna get into some low-key backpacking, maybe a trip to the Porkies this year. Hoping to see some familiar faces at Canoecopia this year! -George |
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Aslowhand |
Very late to the party. Somehow I missed this thread... Due to a very mild winter here in Switzerland a first overnighter already has taken place. Planning to spend a few weeks in Quetico starting at the end of May. |
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TomT |
Luna on her first trip at 2 and 1/2 yrs old. Louisa Lake, Quetico 2013. |
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Frenchy19 |
TomT: "Planning a September solo in Quetico. I missed taking trips the last 2 years so excited about getting back into it. Unfortunately my longtime tripping partner Luna had to be put down last Sept. I’ll be doing a true solo this time until our new pup is old enough to go. So sorry to hear about Luna; losing a pooch is really tough. Hope you enjoy your solo this year, and best wishes with the new pup! |
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Wally13 |
I sent you a few emails. Hoping you get back to me. Wally13 … Luna was a favorite companion on a few Quetico trips that I did with Tom T. Can’t wait to paddle with Tom’s new pup. |
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LindenTree |
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Z4K |
Happy Paddling! Zac |
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Mashuga |
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okinaw55 |
ForestDuff: "Accomplished my goals for last year by taking a fall boat trip to VNP for the first time. That girl is looking faithful and aged. Glad you got her out in the fall. Spend as much time as you can with her. |
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sueb2b |
My co-pilot is less enthusiastic about her first trip. |
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Buster |
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Deeznuts |
Made my trip this past August so it will be an off year for me in 2024. Planning my trip for august/sept 2025 so i have 18 more months of planning until my return! Looking into the NFCT or the ADK to fill the void this summer. |
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MN_Lindsey |
We will do our annual VNP trip again this year. My husband is currently training for our local fire dept, so two family trips are likely out of the question. I think I'll do a solo day trip or weekend warrior trip somewhere on my SUP. Ideas include: - Crocodile - Sawbill - Isabella - Hog Creek |
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Zulu |
I hope everyone has great adventures and good health in 2024! I’ll be hiking and winter camping in Arizona including a three night paddling trip in Glen Canyon. A trip to see The April 8th Eclipse where the skies are not cloudy that day. Camping and Backpacking The Elk Mountains in Colorado. A BWCA trip. Utah in the fall including (hopefully) a 4 night trip through Cataract Canyon. |
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boonie |
Happy New Year! |
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bfurlow |
No firm plans for this paddling season yet, but hope to get in at least one trip. |
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trstuck |
Present! Planning a June trip with a daughter and a July/August trip with dads and their sons. |
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BonzSF |
Going for a paddle today in the local slough. April or May ( when the snow melts) headed to Spicer Meadows in the Sierra Nevada. Paddle across to the Wilderness side for a night or two of camping. End of May. Utah backroad camping tour on the motorcycles with 6 friends July annual family campout in the Redwoods. August return of the cousins to BWCA/Quetico. Though the other cousin is talking only 5 days this year because he wants to bring some raw newbies. So I'll probably do solo for 5 days beforehand to get my annual allotment of days. Then Ireland in Sept. And Back to the Sierra to catch some trout in the fall. Happy New Year All! |
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SaganagaJoe |
This year probably won’t hold a BWCA trip but lots of canoeing with the family hopefully. My wife had dear friends move to Calgary, Alberta so I am thinking about a road trip to Banff, with the canoe on top of the car…I’d settle for that. :) |
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BWPaddler |
Mocha: " Still around, not canoeing anymore. Trips in a motorboat and preferably with a guide is my speed. So fun to hear this update, thanks for sharing. |
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BWPaddler |
1) canoe-camping in a state park in MN. My eldest and a friend of hers, with friend's 4yo. The two young adults insisted we go "glamping" and thus we made two trips in with gear, set up a gigantic 8-person tent somehow wedged perfectly between trees, used an actual hard sided cooler with dry ice, brought air mattresses (a sin), and the "kids" paddled to the park campground for a hot shower. Not my usual style, but I was a good sport and actually very grateful for the screen tent as it was open season on humans for the bugs. Plus we got the 4yo off to a good start with paddling. Got to see Grandma L on our way home and spend a night in her guest cabin. :) 2) paddled 12 miles of the Colorado River downstream from the Hoover Dam (Black Canyon National Water Trail) with nojobro. Although even September was too warm, the river water was a consistent 53 degrees, so I swam often. It was beautiful and different to paddle over to incoming streams that were naturally HOT water. Too warm outside for soaking, but I could see a repeat trip in cooler weather. Putting in just below that amazing dam was a surreal experience. Not sure what 2024 holds. Doing PT on three different body parts hoping to reclaim them all before paddling season. Then again, here in MN paddling season didn't end and there have been water skiing and bass boat fishing on my lake into the new year. As I'm walking in a boot at the moment, I'm not gonna complain, but it sure is strange. |
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Jackfish |
Navigator: "Still Kickin' :) Great to have been able to take a group of 8 (largely newbies) in August 2023! Happy New Year to All! Great photo, Navigator! |
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AdamXChicago |
johno: "AdamXChicago: "Here. Hoping to get in a couple of trips in 2024. Wow, time sure does fly. LOL |
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Fishman53 |
preacherdave: "I’ll be 62 this year. Looking forward to a fall trip with both my boys! " I recognize that canoe! Will be getting her back up north at least one time this year. |
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mrballast |
Hoping for another father son trip this year. Might just need it as much as want. |
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boonie |
nctry: "Here… in Arizona for the winter… Ben, I'll tell Rooster you're coming through... ;) You got that look... |
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Kendra |
Here! My paddle moved a lot of water in 2023, and I'm hoping for the same in 2024! Hopefully an early June fishing trip, the Border Route Challenge in September, and as many trips as I can squeeze in between! |
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HWMinngrl |
Hello! I am Hannah, aka "The Northern Philosopher." :) My husband and I first made it to the BWCA in Sept. 2020 due to our college classes being remote still that fall. It made it easy for us to travel to MN (where I am from). Since then we have gone to the Gunflint or Ely sides every summer, but we have taken it slowly, doing only day trips on border lakes. My husband is from Louisiana and did not grow up doing much hiking, canoeing, etc. We both love to kayak and canoe but are still novices at camping! My goal this summer is to possibly do our first overnight in the BWCA (staying in a cabin both before and after the trip). I think we can do it! |
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JohnGalt |
JG checking in! Have a great 2024 everybody. :) |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Frenchy19: "Here and looking forward to paddling season. This little angel is our newest family member and first grandchild; Aurora, and I cannot wait to get her into a canoe! " Love the name. :) Congratulations! |
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Lightfoot |
Frenchy19: "Here and looking forward to paddling season. This little angel is our newest family member and first grandchild; Aurora, and I cannot wait to get her into a canoe! " Congratulations, Mark. Of-course your first grandchild is a girl. |
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QueticoMike |
I’m still here! |