Alton 2010 (19 photos)

Didu's first trip to the BW by Nordic77

Didu's first trip to the BW

Ready to cross Sawbill on our way to Alton Lake.

Breaking Camp by Nordic77

Breaking Camp

Heading north on Alton back to Sawbill.

Washing dishes in Alton by Nordic77

Washing dishes in Alton

The big ridge in the background overlooks Beth Lake.

Our bedrooms by Nordic77

Our bedrooms

Is there any place on earth where a better night's sleep can be had?

Portaging to Beth by Nordic77

Portaging to Beth

It's a long portage from Alton, but worth daytripping to.

Alton Lake by Nordic77

Alton Lake

Couldn't buy a bite on Alton, except for one walleye that Deed caught.

Beth bronzebacks by Nordic77

Beth bronzebacks

None were large, but all were tasty.

Alton view by Nordic77

Alton view

Campsite panorama of Alton Lake.

Fire starter by Nordic77

Fire starter

Deed's job was starting fires. He did well.

Kitchen shelter by Nordic77

Kitchen shelter

Only rained once on the entire trip.

Fish dinner! by Nordic77

Fish dinner!

We dined well on this trip.

Filling up the water jug by Nordic77

Filling up the water jug

A regular chore, but wonderful to drink.

Another trip to Beth by Nordic77

Another trip to Beth

We caught all our fish dinners from this beautiful lake.

Deed's miniature crossbow by Nordic77

Deed's miniature crossbow

He left it at camp for someone else to find and enjoy.

Deed's first smallie by Nordic77

Deed's first smallie

Nearby Beth Lake is full of smallmouth

Alton Base Camp by Nordic77

Alton Base Camp

This campsite was one of the best campsites I've ever camped on.

Deed's first portage by Nordic77

Deed's first portage

Short 30-roder to Alton

Me by Nordic77

Me

Ready to paddle across Sawbill

Didu at Alton Lake Campsite by Nordic77

Didu at Alton Lake Campsite

Enjoying his first BW trip.