Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: first winter trip
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NotLight |
You can get almost any snowshoes off craigslist, for less than $50, and get an immediate benefit. Even if the snowshoes aren't really "the right ones." But learning to ski, figuring out what skis/bindings/boots you want, finding boots or skis in your size, can be more involved. And you might still might use snowshoes some of the time while skiing. So, not saying don't learn to ski. But rather, pretty easy to get going on snowshoes (as mentioned a couple times above). |
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wvevans |
Don't pull your face into your sleeping bag. You will wake up a soaking wet mess. Instant coffee sucks. I even tried the Starbucks instant you guys recomded. It was much better so thank you for the recommendation but next I'm gonna try a press I think.. Learn to ski or snowshoe. I can't do either and it made for a lot more work than needed Next time I will be using a black river type sled. Not going to use a pulk anymore. On my way in it pulled like crap after being cold for a few days. I also had to much gear and I tipped over on the portage a few times. Better packing skills may have helped I picked up the newest boundary waters journal on my way for reading. I enjoyed immensely the article written by Bear Paulson and how he developed his relationship with his gal. Lucky guy. I was a little saddened to read the awesome article by stu about deer hunting in the bwca. I had my own trip planned for last opener but canceled the day before due to freeze up with the advice of my outfitter. Why didn't I think of hunting around big water. I now have another year of planning and more knowledge to help for this upcoming year. Again thanks to everyone and especially TG for all the great advice. I'll be back again to catch some more Lakers. Hopefully in march. First is to get a toboggan and second is to learn how to ski. Thanks again ! |
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karola |
I've come a long ways since my first winter camping trips. The first picture shows the sled (fish house)I used on one of my first trips, needless to say that was a tough pull in. If you can find a sled like the one in the second and third pictures I would strongly recommend it. With the canvas sewed to the sled you don't have to worry about gear falling out and you can just stuff everything into it. I fish/spear pike on most of my trips and use a collapsible mesh bait bag that I put the live bait in and drill a couple holes in the ice to sink it. I always bring an extra pair of Mukluks for around camp and when fishing, nice and lightweight. Was it Knife that you went to? I am thinking a lake trout trip is in store for me one of these days. |
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Minnesotian |
quote SevenofNine: Yep, it has happened to me too. |
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Pinetree |
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motdur |
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DanCooke |
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wvevans |
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wvevans |
Karola, I had the Emsco Expedition I believe with 8 ft PVC pipe and a clam harness we got from tag. It worked OK but I think a Tabogon would have been much better. I pride myself on decent picture taking usually but on this trip I took a crappy camera and did not take very good Pics. Its also a lot tougher taking fish pics solo... |
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SevenofNine |
Frozen boots and a damp sleeping bag are no fun. But rest assured you're not the only one that has experienced it. |
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Pinetree |
I try to keep my sled load with a low profile and heavy gear in the bottom. It is a science on how to load just right. |
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WhiteWolf |
quote SevenofNine: "Glad you had a great trip. Snow shoes are easy and fun to use. Skis are a bit tougher to coordinate but are very useful. +2 I can't imagine nothing but sorrels. Ice fishing and all. After building many a quinzee in the winter in the BW-- my boots the next day (after changing out them wet SOB after digging out) took 5 minutes to get each boot on the next AM Karola-- I to used a fish trap on my first couple trips winter camping in BW for a "sled". Went way to far with that pOS. |
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DanCooke |
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Doughboy12 |
quote DanCooke: "For me Skiing is the way to go. Debating on this weekend....if I ..." Go, and take in some of the Beargrease action. I will be at the Sawbill check point with Lindylair if you are passing through Saturday or Sunday. We might stay at the Temperance River CG. |
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schweady |
I have a very similar feeling about the rainbow trout adventure I had with my son-in-law on Saturday: "Hey, it worked okay! Let's do it again next year, and try to..." Good on ya. |
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Pinetree |
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