Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - 2019 Team BeaVer Fever Kruger Waddell Challenge
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JimmyJustice |
We laughed and we cried (well Deke did). We groused and we rejoiced. We had our moments of individualism and we worked as a team. Over 94 hours we blew past any goals we had set individually or collectively. It was hard. It was scary. And even in retrospect, it was fun. |
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nctry |
Very impressive to witness you guys in the act of preparing for the grand portage. Congratulations on a fine finish! |
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DanCooke |
Very interesting to read. I know I am not up for this type of Challenge! Well beyond my limits for sure. At a slower pace it is a great trip, filled with History and adventure. . |
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BeaV |
Trip Name: 2019 Team BeaVer Fever Kruger Waddell Challenge. Entry Point: 12 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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BeaV |
BeaV: "New Trip Report posted by BeaV This trip report is written by JimmyJustice. Day 3 also has a piece written by Whitewolf. Day 4 has a piece written by me BeaV. I put these together and published them. It's been almost a year since we completed this and we(me) hesitated on publishing our experiences, but with the excitement of a new trip coming, decided to share our story. |
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WhiteWolf |
But don't do the Pigeon River at night. A trip report in itself * 3 of this one could be written about that god forsaken Pigeon River. (BeaV being so adamant on it being a "cakewalk" didn't help.) For those contemplating such a challenge- the Pigeon and resulting GP are the most difficult aspects of this challenge - and "conveniently" right at the end when you wanna cry uncle. And here we go again.... |
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LaughingWarrior |
Great job team BeaV... I took several days savoring this trip report. I can't wait to see when this team sets a new best record. It's always a nail biting read. Much Aloha. |
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muddyfeet |
Thanks to the authors for sharing this. I thoroughly enjoyed reading of the adventures of the group and the teamwork displayed. It was entertaining recounting the same scenes from several different points of view. It is clear that the team was resolved to embrace the suck, and did so superbly. To add data for context- I can attest to the surprises that the Pigeon river displayed that week: flowing at 800cfm on the morning of September 14th- and falling to less than half of that four days later when, these tired paddlers (believing the river to be easily floatable) proceeded to push on as the daylight was extinguished. |
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JimmyJustice |
Big pat on the back to you. As mentioned, you built a fast boat. Seeing your hard work pay off while frustrating (from a competitor standpoint) was pretty cool to see/watch. Be forewarned that if you bring your rocket ship back, I might stow some huge rocks in the bow when you are not looking. JJ |
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Kelso |
As one of the few who have experienced the Pigeon River at night at low water... all I can say is, NEVER AGAIN! But honestly, my worst experience on the Grand and Pigeon by far was dragging the canoe upstream at nearly flood stage in spring 2018. We ended up wading in chest deep current in the chilly drizzle for hours and hours, dragging the canoe step by step upstream and trying to keep our buddy Andrew from hypothermia. That was after carrying the Grand Portage uphill with 10 days of food in our packs - another NEVER AGAIN! |