Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - Quetico - 17-day solo (Part 2 of 2)
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SevenofNine |
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arctic |
Way cool that you included the Death March Portages on your route! When I was through there many years ago we lost the trail on the final portage to Delahey, as it fizzled out in the woods. Spent four hours bushwacking to the lake and got there at dark. I hope your sons join you again on many future trips! There is nothing better... |
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missmolly |
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AndySG |
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TomT |
After reading what you went through on the death march, I'm pretty sure I won't ever tackle that solo. It's good that you are in fine shape because bad things could happen in those conditions. I love the timer fish pics and will try to emulate those. I bought a small flexible gorilla tripod to stand on a pack or wrap around a thwart. I curious where you set the camera. It appears to be on the pack. That walleye is a beauty btw. Well, I thank you for putting together such a fine report. I hope you let your students see it. It sure has ME inspired. *Also, were you quoting Otto from "A Fish Called Wanda" when you spelled it disap-POINT-ed? :) |
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TomT |
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PineKnot |
Trip Name: Quetico - 17-day solo (Part 2 of 2). Entry Point: Quetico Click Here to View Trip Report |
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alpine525 |
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sterngirl |
What a fun read! You write in a way that makes me feel like I was along with you. What an amazing adventure. I'd love to do a long trip like that someday. (but not a solo, I don't think) Thanks for writing and sharing. :-) |
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Zulu |
I am glad you survived the Death March. I could really feel that you were pushing yourself to the limit. I thought you looked quite a bit thinner in the photos at the end of the report versus the beginning. I am glad you are feeling strong after the journey. I wonder if anyone has ever messed with one of those land survey markers you came across. The thought of 7 years in an Ontario prison would persuade me not to move one! Great Report. You are a true Canoe Country Ironman. Any plans for a solo next year? I used a borrowed Bending Branches 280 kayak paddle this year and really liked it. |
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Boppa |
The 2ND segment was as enjoyable as the first. Hot, humid weather and portaging are a tough combination for me as well. Glad to see that the horseflies seemed to lessen considerably. A fine trip report with outstanding pictures, thanks for taking us along. Boppa |
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PineKnot |
Missmolly: Instead of a journal, I bring a little Sony digital voice recorder. Let's me record up to 1000 messages with a total time over 130 hours. I've only recorded am hour or two on any given trip. It sure helps to keep events straight as some memories tend to blend together on a longer trip. TomT: Saw that movie many years ago but don't recall the quote...it just came to me as I was writing my report. Zulu: When I bent down to look at the survey marker, it was covered with dirt. Not until I couldn't pick it up and noticed the engraving covered with dirt did I realize what it was. Next year, I hope to do 2 or 3 trips, one being another solo. Not sure where yet, but may include Stanton Bay, the Falls Chain, or Ted. |