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03/01/2012 07:47AM |
quote nctry: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "We should be somewhere between Takucmich & Ge-be- for about 4-5 days if the current plan holds up."
Will you be going then from Takucmich to Gun, Eugene to Pocket and down?
&
Will you be heading to Fall Wing Night after?"
Right now I'm thinking we'll probably try & set up camp on Gun. Hang out there for a few days than head for Ge-be- do the same thing. Hit Oyster for a night or two before heading out.
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02/24/2012 07:33AM |
quote Basspro69: "quote MrBreeze: "The plan was to enter Sawbill through Alden and basecamp on Beth. Do day trips to Grace and small lake north of Beth, cant remember name. That was first week in Aug but one partner down and out, the other is "I don't know yet" Maybe another year without seeing the BW which will make 3 years in a row. May have to plan a short solo and leave them behind cause 3 years in a row is criminal.
We'll see what happens"
Two in a row and it would be solo canoes from then on. I tell whoever I trip with, I'm going whether you come or not so I hope you can make it, but your participation is welcomed but not required ."
Yep, it gets complicated with other people. After my first trip I couldn't wait to get back, but just couldn't get details worked out with others so finally when solo after three years of that. I've been doing it ever since. Like basspro69, I just tell people this is when and where I'm going and what I'm doing, you're welcome to join me. Sometimes my brother makes it, most times I'm solo.
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03/01/2012 02:08PM |
quote TomT: "Probably no BW this year. Hopefully a road trip out west to Glacier Nat. Park or south to Gulf Shores Alabama. Or maybe out to Wash. DC to visit the son. "
Like Tom T, we have a road trip out west (Glacier, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, and Grand Tetons) planned for the month of August. Oddly enough the youngest son was lobbying hard for Washington DC trip but was out voted as we were just there 2 summers ago!
Haven't decided on actual BWCA dates as school work dictates when I can take off and I won't know until a week or so before, but trip hopefuls include:
#14 Little Indian Sioux River or #16 Moose/Portage River
#38 Sawbill Lake?
#47 Lizz and Swamp Lakes
#54 Seagull Lake? or #54A Seagull Lake Only (with my sister and her kids)
#64 East Bearskin Lake?
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03/02/2012 02:54PM |
quote Basspro69: "quote MrBreeze: "many ideas give an example of what your looking for, basecamp, or loop, fishing and camping or just camping and exploring."quote boonie: "quote Basspro69: "quote MrBreeze: "The plan was to enter Sawbill through Alden and basecamp on Beth. Do day trips to Grace and small lake north of Beth, cant remember name. That was first week in Aug but one partner down and out, the other is "I don't know yet" Maybe another year without seeing the BW which will make 3 years in a row. May have to plan a short solo and leave them behind cause 3 years in a row is criminal.
We'll see what happens"
Two in a row and it would be solo canoes from then on. I tell whoever I trip with, I'm going whether you come or not so I hope you can make it, but your participation is welcomed but not required ."
Yep, it gets complicated with other people. After my first trip I couldn't wait to get back, but just couldn't get details worked out with others so finally when solo after three years of that. I've been doing it ever since. Like basspro69, I just tell people this is when and where I'm going and what I'm doing, you're welcome to join me. Sometimes my brother makes it, most times I'm solo. "
Told my I don't know yet buddy what I am thinking as far as a solo and asked if I could borrow a vehicle from him. He was not happy that I would go without him but he went when I could not go 3 years ago. Said I could borrow a car but now has renewed intrest in making it happen. Also said I would have to take his younglings but I don't think his wife will go for that.
Thinking about something on Gunflint if I solo in Aug, Never been on that side - Idea's?
"
Would be looking at a short loop type trip or in and then out if need be, this would be my first solo if that does happen so not thinking big miles per day. 4-5 days with 1 day layover somewhere to get in some good fishing.
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02/22/2012 09:49PM |
My annual long weekend at the edge of the bwca campground with my father in law will be replaced by a long weekend w/ my wife's family up there disposing of his ashes at some of his favorite places.
Hopefully 3 long weekend spur of the moment(planned 2-4 weeks ahead of time) type trips.... so the EP's are obviously up in the air. Some hopefuls are Baker area, Sawbill to Beth, Sawbill to the fire lakes, Kawishiwi to Kawachong, Crocodile, Wood, Slim,
1 in summer with just my wife and I
1 in summer with either just oldest daughter(7)and I or wife,daughter, and I
1 in Oct. w/ a buddy
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02/23/2012 04:11PM |
quote tnvol: "Crooked loop from Mudro, first week of June."
First Full Week...........I know of two other groups, including mine doing that exact same loop.
Later,
Geo
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02/23/2012 04:58PM |
:)
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02/23/2012 06:00PM |
quote MrBreeze: "The plan was to enter Sawbill through Alden and basecamp on Beth. Do day trips to Grace and small lake north of Beth, cant remember name. That was first week in Aug but one partner down and out, the other is "I don't know yet" Maybe another year without seeing the BW which will make 3 years in a row. May have to plan a short solo and leave them behind cause 3 years in a row is criminal.
We'll see what happens"
Two in a row and it would be solo canoes from then on. I tell whoever I trip with, I'm going whether you come or not so I hope you can make it, but your participation is welcomed but not required .
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02/20/2012 06:19PM |
quote Thwarted: "
LIS North to Loon, around LLC to Tach, further around LLC to Pocket and back through Slim. Layovers as needed. Looking for Mid June fish.
Bringing two 18 year old H.S. grads (one my son) and a rookie friend of mine from H.S.
Really looking forward to it. Going to try to take a lot of pics and do a trip report."
I'll be looking forward to that trip report. Thinking about heading up that way (Takucmich/Gun/Finger etc.) this fall.
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02/21/2012 12:25PM |
To hell in a hand basket if I'm not careful!
Lynx
Bearskin
and maybe
Perent
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02/23/2012 03:38PM |
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02/23/2012 10:48PM |
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02/24/2012 11:33AM |
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02/24/2012 02:30PM |
quote boonie: "quote Basspro69: "quote MrBreeze: "The plan was to enter Sawbill through Alden and basecamp on Beth. Do day trips to Grace and small lake north of Beth, cant remember name. That was first week in Aug but one partner down and out, the other is "I don't know yet" Maybe another year without seeing the BW which will make 3 years in a row. May have to plan a short solo and leave them behind cause 3 years in a row is criminal.
We'll see what happens"
Two in a row and it would be solo canoes from then on. I tell whoever I trip with, I'm going whether you come or not so I hope you can make it, but your participation is welcomed but not required ."
Yep, it gets complicated with other people. After my first trip I couldn't wait to get back, but just couldn't get details worked out with others so finally when solo after three years of that. I've been doing it ever since. Like basspro69, I just tell people this is when and where I'm going and what I'm doing, you're welcome to join me. Sometimes my brother makes it, most times I'm solo. "
Told my I don't know yet buddy what I am thinking as far as a solo and asked if I could borrow a vehicle from him. He was not happy that I would go without him but he went when I could not go 3 years ago. Said I could borrow a car but now has renewed intrest in making it happen. Also said I would have to take his younglings but I don't think his wife will go for that.
Thinking about something on Gunflint if I solo in Aug, Never been on that side - Idea's?
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02/24/2012 02:55PM |
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02/24/2012 02:59PM |
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02/24/2012 03:10PM |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "
Still kicking around ideas at this point. But, that area is currently at the top of our list for late September.
Perhaps we will cross paths Ben???? :)"
That would be fun... For me it'll be the week before Wing night and will be the tail end of a forty dayer... and off to Wing Night.
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02/24/2012 08:28PM |
LOL
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02/24/2012 09:15PM |
quote nojobro: "Nctry, I hope you shower first.
LOL"
No doubt, and boy will it feel good!
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02/19/2012 09:26PM |
Slow roll trip: 41 miles, 11 portages over 8 days...
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02/19/2012 07:18PM |
June...entry 14 LIS north to Shell, base camp
August...entry 52 Brant Lake, circle thru Gillis, Mora, Tuscarora September...entry 47, Lizz. To Omega and Winchell and back
These last three trips are open to the public, thru the Minnetonka Rec. Dept. "Bang" of this board and I are guiding them.
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02/20/2012 09:22AM |
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02/19/2012 10:10PM |
Seems like it was just yesterday.....
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02/21/2012 06:50AM |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote Thwarted: "
LIS North to Loon, around LLC to Tach, further around LLC to Pocket and back through Slim. Layovers as needed. Looking for Mid June fish.
Bringing two 18 year old H.S. grads (one my son) and a rookie friend of mine from H.S.
Really looking forward to it. Going to try to take a lot of pics and do a trip report."
I'll be looking forward to that trip report. Thinking about heading up that way (Takucmich/Gun/Finger etc.) this fall."
Ishould be n the Finger Thumb Lakes area the end of September. :)
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02/21/2012 07:25AM |
Still kicking around ideas at this point. But, that area is currently at the top of our list for late September.
Perhaps we will cross paths Ben???? :)
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02/20/2012 05:19PM |
quote nojobro: "quote alpine525: "Nojo: Sorry to hear you changed your date - maybe we'll see each other some other time. I'll be looking forward to your trip report!"
Yeah, we had to change because my husband has had his vacation request in since about two weeks before the opening date of permit reservations and they are stalling on approving it. It is a technical "black out" date time frame for vacations, and while this shouldn't actually effect his position, nothing is happening...so we'll just move it to another time. We found out he has more vacation time that we'd thought, too, so if his August one does get approved, we can take the time to do something else. We'll probably go to our cabin instead. Cheap (or, rather...paid for already anyway).
My trip report will be with kids in tow...might be helpful to you and might not. Are you getting a tow up Moose?"
Nojo:
Yes - we are definitely getting a tow up Moose Lake! It's a great way to get a head start in the morning. August seems too far away!!!!
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02/20/2012 12:22PM |
quote cowdoc: "No plans yet....One son graduating High School, the other College. I'd like a good trip before they all go different ways.
Seems like it was just yesterday.....
Similar thoughts here cowdoc - have my (ex's kid, so I guess "ex")stepson, my nephew, and my friend's kid - all 18 and graduating high school this year. Have been trying to get all of them on one trip for awhile, it never worked out, so a while back I planted the idea of a "post-graduation" trip with all three boys and their two dads. Theyall seemed enthused about the idea. Have a route planned out of Snowbank. Hopefully I don't have them backing out this time! Sort of a "last-gasp" attempt, as I know it'll be hard to organize something with this group again.
Snowbank - last week of June.
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02/21/2012 12:16PM |
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02/21/2012 12:29PM |
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02/18/2012 08:45PM |
Trip #2- Base camping in the Baker Lake area with 6 and 8 year olds.
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02/18/2012 08:50PM |
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02/18/2012 08:47PM |
might be a one trip year, son gets married in october.
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02/18/2012 08:57PM |
quote kanoes: "quetico again...with kiporby and butthead. entering via PP then west to argo, back via different lakes. its gunna rock.
might be a one trip year, son gets married in october."
Yup, what he said!
butthead
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02/18/2012 09:01PM |
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02/18/2012 09:18PM |
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02/18/2012 09:20PM |
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02/18/2012 09:30PM |
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02/18/2012 09:45PM |
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02/18/2012 10:05PM |
Mid August - Mudro
Mid September Solo - Moose to Basswood
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02/18/2012 10:09PM |
quote kanoes: "quetico again...with kiporby and butthead. entering via PP then west to argo, back via different lakes. its gunna rock.
might be a one trip year, son gets married in october."
Bachelor party in Bdub in September?
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02/18/2012 11:17PM |
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02/19/2012 12:06AM |
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02/19/2012 01:31AM |
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02/18/2012 08:39PM |
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02/18/2012 09:01PM |
quote butthead: "quote kanoes: "quetico again...with kiporby and butthead. entering via PP then west to argo, back via different lakes. its gunna rock.
might be a one trip year, son gets married in october."
Yup, what he said!
butthead"
What are the odds that your son would be getting married in October too?!?!? ;-)
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02/18/2012 09:21PM |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote butthead: "quote kanoes: "quetico again...with kiporby and butthead. entering via PP then west to argo, back via different lakes. its gunna rock.
might be a one trip year, son gets married in october."
Yup, what he said!
butthead"
What are the odds that your son would be getting married in October too?!?!? ;-)"
smartass. its why i like ya. :)
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02/19/2012 11:34AM |
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02/19/2012 11:44AM |
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02/19/2012 12:11PM |
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02/19/2012 12:35AM |
Hopefully plan another trip end of August or early September. YTBD.
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02/19/2012 01:35AM |
quote alpine525: "Moose Lake entry in late August. Headed east to Knife and back thru Ensign.
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+1. Even the date is right. See you there, alpine. ;-)
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02/19/2012 06:46AM |
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02/19/2012 07:06AM |
Early September- week-long trip starting on the South Kawishiwi with my buddy Jeff.
Sometime this summer- tentative trip with my wife and daughters and their boyfriends, location TBA possibly outside of BWCA. (reread- not my wife's boyfriends)
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02/19/2012 07:54AM |
quote Trix: "Heading into East Bearskin EP#4 inmid June with Mr. Trix, Diva & JB.
Hopefully plan another trip end of August or early September. YTBD."
Yep what she said.
JB
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02/19/2012 07:59AM |
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02/19/2012 12:32PM |
LIS North to Loon, around LLC to Tach, further around LLC to Pocket and back through Slim. Layovers as needed. Looking for Mid June fish.
Bringing two 18 year old H.S. grads (one my son) and a rookie friend of mine from H.S.
Really looking forward to it. Going to try to take a lot of pics and do a trip report.
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02/19/2012 06:14AM |
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02/19/2012 09:28AM |
Hoping to buy a boat this year which will make paddling more of my life than a once or twice a year type of event.
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02/19/2012 03:19PM |
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02/19/2012 03:34PM |
Mudro in June
Quetico solo in Sept.
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02/19/2012 03:48PM |
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02/19/2012 05:58PM |
quote nojobro: "quote alpine525: "Moose Lake entry in late August. Headed east to Knife and back thru Ensign.
"
+1. Even the date is right. See you there, alpine. ;-)"
Nojo: We'll keep our eyes open and hope to see you - we're renting a canoe from Williams and Hall! We're on the water for a week - and when we get back, we may stay a night and take a day trip to the numbered lakes to see the extent of the Pagami fire in that area.
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02/19/2012 09:16AM |
#2 Entering Lake One with one of my annual travel partner. Trying to go through burn area and find a temporary home on Insula.
#3 Still undecided on route. Last year we went in on Snowbank and came out on Poplar. Loved the Gunflint side. May spend some time there. My partner for this trip doesn't get vacation finalized until 60 days out, so when we plan trips we have to pick what is open and make due. It is kind of fun because each year is an unknown adventure.
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02/19/2012 10:00AM |
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02/19/2012 01:52PM |
Bruce
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02/19/2012 03:55PM |
July is lookin' good for another trip - TBD.
August is my family trip - Thinking somewhere on the Gunflint. My boyz haven't seen the blowdown or fire damage yet.
September is my winddown trip and TBD.
Dang - only 4 trips for me this year. Blah.
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02/19/2012 08:23PM |
quote Kendra: "The 3 B's and I are going into Skipper west to Long Island then back east to Kiskadinna. Not sure if we will go Winchell to Gaskin or stay north of Winchell on the smaller lakes to Gaskin. (depends on the wind) From Gaskin we will go Horseshoe Caribou and out Lizz. If we have time we may head south into Vista and Misquah just to see them. Maybe just walk that north Misquah portage? If I recall that one's a bugger."
Sounds a lot like my plan for heading east from Long Island, right down to the "maybe" part. I hope you get your trip report done before I leave in late Sept :).
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02/19/2012 02:39PM |
Old Hoosier
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02/19/2012 03:07PM |
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02/19/2012 04:43PM |
Qualify for the Boston Marathon at the Fargo Marathon May 19. I need sub 3:40.
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02/19/2012 09:17PM |
But - I may try to sneak in a late Sept. trip to do some canoeing. We'll see what happens.
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02/19/2012 03:21PM |
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02/19/2012 05:02PM |
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02/19/2012 09:49PM |
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02/19/2012 11:41PM |
quote tom m: "The wife and I are going in at Kawishiwi Lake and up to Adams the last week in May. we went this way before and passed through the area very quickly so we are going to slow down a little and see what we missed. tom"
I'll try and leave a stack of wood for ya
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02/20/2012 12:01AM |
August trip Buffalo river in Arkansas
September fishing trip with the guys undecided yet.
End of July Grand Maris Dragon boat canoe races
tony
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02/20/2012 07:27AM |
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02/19/2012 06:21PM |
Another trip around Sept.
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02/20/2012 07:39AM |
My wife and I plan to go somewhere on the Gunflint in September for about 12 days,
Bruce
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02/20/2012 08:16AM |
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02/21/2012 01:44PM |
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02/21/2012 03:01PM |
We'll see what happens.
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02/20/2012 12:16PM |
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02/24/2012 01:37PM |
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02/25/2012 02:10PM |
quote nctry: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "
Still kicking around ideas at this point. But, that area is currently at the top of our list for late September.
Perhaps we will cross paths Ben???? :)"
That would be fun... For me it'll be the week before Wing night and will be the tail end of a forty dayer... and off to Wing Night."
That's the right time frame. We'll be in the Black Pearl. :)
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02/25/2012 04:52PM |
Trip 2 sometime late summer - Cherokee Loop from Sawbill. (This will be our third time doing this. We're bringing a first timer)
My bro and I started in 2010 at Sawbill and have been going back there every trip since. We did the Frost River Loop from Sawbill last year and after our trip in May we'll have explored the whole area =o
Oh, I'll prob head up solo again for a few days in March.
3 more months, almost time!
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02/26/2012 03:48PM |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote nctry: "quote TuscaroraBorealis: "Still kicking around ideas at this point. But, that area is currently at the top of our list for late September.
Perhaps we will cross paths Ben???? :)"
That would be fun... For me it'll be the week before Wing night and will be the tail end of a forty dayer... and off to Wing Night."
That's the right time frame. We'll be in the Black Pearl. :)
I'll be looking like a black pearl by then. :) Hope we meet up! Here's my set up...
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02/20/2012 08:16AM |
Got a permit for Moose River North in mid May. Haven't been there for many years and thought I'd hit it before the crowds.
WCPP the first fourteen days of June
A July trip on Snowbank and beyond...
My son gets married in early August.
Then I start the trip of the year... Putting in august 20th on Gunflint and doing a loop to the east and back. Then picking up my second permit and going west doing several loops and meeting people for resupply along the way and coming out in time to enjoy the fall Wing Night down in Rockford MN.
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02/20/2012 09:14AM |
quote nojobro: "quote alpine525: "Moose Lake entry in late August. Headed east to Knife and back thru Ensign.
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+1. Even the date is right. See you there, alpine. ;-)"
Update: date changed. Now going in late June. Guess we won't see you, alpine. ;-)
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02/20/2012 08:39AM |
Moose-Agnes-Kawnipi-Alice-McDougal-Poobah-Darky-Burt-Kahshapiwi-Burke-Moose
Plus a May laker trip in BWCA, a June laker trip in BWCA, and a family/neighbor family trip to LLC in August.
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02/20/2012 09:44AM |
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02/20/2012 12:24PM |
quote alpine525: "Nojo: Sorry to hear you changed your date - maybe we'll see each other some other time. I'll be looking forward to your trip report!"
Yeah, we had to change because my husband has had his vacation request in since about two weeks before the opening date of permit reservations and they are stalling on approving it. It is a technical "black out" date time frame for vacations, and while this shouldn't actually effect his position, nothing is happening...so we'll just move it to another time. We found out he has more vacation time that we'd thought, too, so if his August one does get approved, we can take the time to do something else. We'll probably go to our cabin instead. Cheap (or, rather...paid for already anyway).
My trip report will be with kids in tow...might be helpful to you and might not. Are you getting a tow up Moose?
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02/20/2012 02:15PM |
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02/29/2012 10:10PM |
quote gutmon: "Mid-May- day tripping for a few days with my nephew. Staying at Bearhead Island State Park, hope to hit Lake One to see the fire damage, South Hegman to see the pictos, fishing wherever/allover, Ely for a burger.
Early September- week-long trip starting on the South Kawishiwi with my buddy Jeff.
Sometime this summer- tentative trip with my wife and daughters and their boyfriends, location TBA possibly outside of BWCA. (reread- not my wife's boyfriends)"
When you going, I did the same thing max! July 19th-23rd EP 47
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02/29/2012 09:32PM |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "We should be somewhere between Takucmich & Ge-be- for about 4-5 days if the current plan holds up."
Will you be going then from Takucmich to Gun, Eugene to Pocket and down?
&
Will you be heading to Fall Wing Night after?
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02/26/2012 01:21PM |
Second trip the end of August with the guys, LIS north. Planning for six guys. First trip with my brother (and his first trip in 40 years). That oughta be interesting!
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02/28/2012 07:15PM |
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02/28/2012 07:55PM |
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02/28/2012 10:34PM |
July 22nd - Quetico - Prairie Portage entry - destination Brent Lake
August 20th - BWCAW - Snowbank entry - heading toward Ima
First summer with three trips. I'm jacked.
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02/28/2012 11:42PM |
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02/29/2012 07:59AM |
quote Jackfish: "First summer with three trips. I'm jacked."
NO SILLY, YOU'RE JACK-FISH!!!! :)
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02/29/2012 07:57AM |
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02/29/2012 08:50AM |
quote oldgentleman: "Going in Snowbank, up through Ensign, Vera, Kekekabic, Frazer, Thomas etc. Going last week of may, first week of June."
Will look forward to hearing about it! Sounds like we're doing pretty much the same route a few weeks apart.
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02/29/2012 09:55AM |
quote MrBreeze: "many ideas give an example of what your looking for, basecamp, or loop, fishing and camping or just camping and exploring.quote boonie: "quote Basspro69: "quote MrBreeze: "The plan was to enter Sawbill through Alden and basecamp on Beth. Do day trips to Grace and small lake north of Beth, cant remember name. That was first week in Aug but one partner down and out, the other is "I don't know yet" Maybe another year without seeing the BW which will make 3 years in a row. May have to plan a short solo and leave them behind cause 3 years in a row is criminal.
We'll see what happens"
Two in a row and it would be solo canoes from then on. I tell whoever I trip with, I'm going whether you come or not so I hope you can make it, but your participation is welcomed but not required ."
Yep, it gets complicated with other people. After my first trip I couldn't wait to get back, but just couldn't get details worked out with others so finally when solo after three years of that. I've been doing it ever since. Like basspro69, I just tell people this is when and where I'm going and what I'm doing, you're welcome to join me. Sometimes my brother makes it, most times I'm solo. "
Told my I don't know yet buddy what I am thinking as far as a solo and asked if I could borrow a vehicle from him. He was not happy that I would go without him but he went when I could not go 3 years ago. Said I could borrow a car but now has renewed intrest in making it happen. Also said I would have to take his younglings but I don't think his wife will go for that.
Thinking about something on Gunflint if I solo in Aug, Never been on that side - Idea's?
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02/29/2012 08:59AM |
quote HowardSprague: "quote oldgentleman: "Going in Snowbank, up through Ensign, Vera, Kekekabic, Frazer, Thomas etc. Going last week of may, first week of June."
Will look forward to hearing about it! Sounds like we're doing pretty much the same route a few weeks apart."
Great! When are you going in?
I probably won't have a trip report done yet, but it'll be fun to compare notes when you get back..
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02/29/2012 12:04PM |
quote oldgentleman: "quote HowardSprague: "quote oldgentleman: "Going in Snowbank, up through Ensign, Vera, Kekekabic, Frazer, Thomas etc. Going last week of may, first week of June."
Will look forward to hearing about it! Sounds like we're doing pretty much the same route a few weeks apart."
Great! When are you going in?
I probably won't have a trip report done yet, but it'll be fun to compare notes when you get back.."
6/24. Day one plan go from Smitty's to Dorothy's neck of the woods.
Then to Kekekabic, then down to Thomas or Hatchet, then last night Disappointment, Ahsub, or Parent for an easier last morning out.
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03/01/2012 12:15AM |
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote Jackfish: "First summer with three trips. I'm jacked."
NO SILLY, YOU'RE JACK-FISH!!!! :)"
Oh yeah... that's right. :)