Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: route decision help needed
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bhouse46 |
Generally I think we would discourage people who do not feel confident of their paddle skills to stay on smaller lakes as big wind can really create big risk on big water. Beyond those basics there is no better place in the BWCA, there are terrain variations and such, but it is pretty much all just awesome. Go anywhere, it's all good. |
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soundguy0918 |
Personally, I would suggest that you contact one of the many reputable outfitters for route suggestions and to make sure that your gear is complete. They are generally more than willing to help you even if you only plan to use partial outfitting. |
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soundguy0918 |
Personally, I would suggest that you contact one of the many reputable outfitters for route suggestions and to make sure that your gear is complete. They are generally more than willing to help you even if you only plan to use partial outfitting. |
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hexnymph |
Hex |
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BeaV |
Grandma L is right on having trip goals and on average travel speed. There are no bad areas in the BWCA that I know of. |
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Grandma L |
The more specific your questions - the better answers we can give. A couple of general guidelines - determine if you want a travel trip or a base camp. Moving daily means you see more country, work harder and may have less time to fish. Base camp is more leisurely, more fishing / day trip time and in general, less work. Travel time - most of us travel at about 2-3 miles per hour depending on number of portages, wind and willingness to push. Daily - about 8-15 miles a day is normal depending on your route - less portages tend to allow more miles. Longer "work day" means more miles. Weather is a big factor. Where do you want to go - Ely, Grand Marais, Echo Trail, Sawbill Trail? Each have advantages. Looking for high bluffs, steeper portages? shorter drive, fish? Think through your "trip goals" (hard work, miles, leisure, fish, day trips) and start planning and asking questions. |
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jaimed |
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