Is it possible to order up a tow from Prairie Portage back to Moose if you aren't sure when you'll show up there?

Last time I did that very thing - I had a firm date and a tentative time. I just used my cell phone and called LaTourell and they came and got me from Indian Portage. I would give them a call and see what your option might be.
La Tourell Outfitters - 1-(800) 365-4531

I might not even know the day!

I will call...thanks

Grandma L...what cell service do you have? Wondering if it's the same as mine (AT&T).

ATT works best. I've used verizon to call for a tow (when on Bailey Bay of Basswood) from Prairie via Latourelles on a number of occasions.

If a popular day for tows, most operators will take a message back to other operators. I have prevailed upon the Q rangers to call. And cell phones seem to work around there now with the Fernberg tower. I have considered setting up my Spot to do this - email or text the operator. And you could happen upon a delivery that would like a return. Later June, July, and August - should be easy.

On the other hand, I like to paddle Moose so haven't towed in 5 or more years.

quote nojobro: "Grandma L...what cell service do you have? Wondering if it's the same as mine (AT&T).
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I have Verison - it has worked well for me all along the Ely side. Sometimes there are "no service" spots, but I have made calls from Thomas, Fraser all the Number Chain and others. Not much service on the Gunflint once you leave G.M. and not much over on the Echo Trail, LLC and Crooked. Delorme/Garmin sat. text feature works most everywhere.

quote billconner: "If a popular day for tows, most operators will take a message back to other operators. I have prevailed upon the Q rangers to call. And cell phones seem to work around there now with the Fernberg tower. I have considered setting up my Spot to do this - email or text the operator. And you could happen upon a delivery that would like a return. Later June, July, and August - should be easy.


On the other hand, I like to paddle Moose so haven't towed in 5 or more years."

Get to PP early in the morning and you are almost assured there will be a tow boat from one of the outfitters and they will relay your message back to your outfitter. Or I would assume if you took cash out there with you, you could pay for a ride back with one of the tow boats at PP on their return trip to Moose.