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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Route advice

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Gunny0369

12/15/2022 03:19PM

I’ve got a 17 day solo through the BWCA planned for this season. Crane Lake to either Fall Lake or if time permits, Moose Lake. My concerns are these: 56 Rapids on the Loon River and the Loon River in general, Bottle Rapids, Curtain Falls, Wheelbarrow Falls, Upper/Lower Basswood Falls. Looking to hear from anyone who has been through these areas in the winter. I’ve been to some of these places, but in the summer. Advice, tips, route or re-route suggestions are all welcome. I’ve reached out to Emily Ford, who did a complete crossing last winter, and she provided some insight and a copy of her CalTopo route.
This will be my longest trek to date, the longest up to this point was 7 days, Snowbank Lake to Round Lake

Thank you my friends….

Minnesotian

12/17/2022 11:13AM

Good luck! I don't have any advice for the route other then when coming to open water like at the falls, give it a wide berth, further then you think, and then double the wide berth after that.

I am jealous of your trip already. Have a good time!