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MossBack
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+ 1 for Chrismar
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TomT
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The Chrismar makes a great backup and like someone said - their portages are usually right where they have them on the map. I use MacKenzie to navigate but always compare portage markings with the Chrismar before the trip.
This is a book worth having.
Quetico and Beyond Kevin Callen
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plander
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Robert Beymer Book Link
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Rap4214
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Planning a Quetico trip this June. Have been in BWCA lots but not Quetico for decades. Does anyone know of a guidebook for the park? Don't see anything in the "books" tab of this site. Also where do you get Quetico maps -- same suppliers as for BWCA?
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Wispaddler
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See also https://chrismar.com/ , said to be more accurate for finding portages.
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jillpine
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In addition to the advice given, I've been using this site, making and marking my own maps at larger scale.
Ontario topo
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Jackfish
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Rap… I suggest getting the Fisher map book. It has every map of Quetico and the BWCA. It’s a great book for every paddler to have at home for planning future canoe trips. It’s not a book to take in the canoe.
After you have your permit, you can buy trip-specific navigation maps from Fisher or McKenzie. McKenzie’s scale is slightly larger with a bit more detail, but both maps are good for tripping through Quetico.
Chrismar is a good planning map, too, but for navigation, the scale is pretty small.
If you want to travel to Madison, WI the weekend of March 11-13, take in Canoecopia. Lots of good gear deals, as well as speakers and presentations on all things paddling.
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