quote Finnlander: "Trying to plan a last winter trip of the year April 5th weekend in the Ely area. Concerned about river flowage and safety.
Which rivers have a tendency to open up first?"
I know of a trip planned for that weekend...two hurdles/problems and you have to "qualify."
...1. You have to do the pre-trip hike.
.........Group dynamics and ability check. (This weekend I think)
...2. It is in the Eagle Mountain area.