Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - Exhaustion 101: My Frost River solo.
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Irishstone |
Thanks for a great trip report. I have only done one solo, but it was a great experience that I will certainly repeat some time soon. Great pictures. I think when you see bright colored fungis it is natures way of saying tasty! jk. |
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kanoes |
keep in mind, this was my first non basecamping solo...i had no idea of what kind of distances id be able to cover. the layover was planned to fish frost lake. i slept in that morning. the weather never cooperated. being new to paddling a solo combined with a fairly stiff wind...i just didnt feel comfortable enough to venture out on the lake, especially considering the water temp. fatigue. i did fairly well at hydrating. i did poorly at feeding the engine...im sure that was the main factor for fatigue. |
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kanoes |
Trip Name: Exhaustion 101: My Frost River solo.. Entry Point: 38 Click Here to View Trip Report wc-20080501-1040 |
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izzy |
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snakecharmer |
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Traveler |
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overthehill |
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kanoes |
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Buck47 |
Thanks for sharing. |
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Boppa |
A very enjoyable read. You are able to relay your experience in a most descriptive manner. Definitely makes one want to canoe trip. Thanks for sharing. Boppa |
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eglath |
Glad you enjoyed the solo aspect of the trip -- I'm planning my fifth solo for the end of the summer...can't wait... |
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Canoe Dude |
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ultralight |
Thanks for posting your trip report. I would be interested in hearing your comments on the Wilderness canoe. It sounds as though you put it through it's paces. I have been considering one of these as my first solo canoe. Thanks again for the excellent report. |
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RoJoYo |
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TomT |
And I would imagine there were no bugs in sight either. |
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Arkansas Man |
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Bannock |
I call that site on Frost the "The Couch Site" because there isn’t a log bench but instead a log couch. :) The water in front of that crescent of beach that you wanted to swim at was full of leeches the last time I was there. Doesn’t sound like you had a chance to check out the Zenith airplane or the Kelso Dolmen. I like your camp set-ups. I’m going to switch back to a rectangular tarp I think. I’m glad the Wenonah Wilderness performed so well. I got a chance to paddle one a couple weeks ago. I liked it but it didn’t thrill me, but I was paddling it empty. I bet it paddles much better loaded. Great report. |
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mongo65 |
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kanoes |
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kanoes |
and the tent? no, it wasnt the taj3. it was a really crappy rei sierra dome 2...and its going back. i may be a taj 3 whore....but im not an rei whore period. :) |
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parnell |
Awsome report and I just bought the same tarp, glad to see it works for you !!! Tim |
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kanoes |
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jgilliland |
What brand/model of tarp do you have, and where did you get it? |
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TomT |
I'm glad you did all you planned though. I remember you being pretty apprehensive. I'm sure this trip will be the beginning of many and you will have greater confidence because of taking the risk you did. I gootta ask what tent you brought? Is that the Taj 3? No real storms to test it? |
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Arkansas Man |
Nice report! Isn't strange the things you find out about yourself and how you pack and do things on a solo. Did you find there were things you took you did not need? How did you like the Wenonah Wilderness? One of the guys going with my in June bought one to solo in. Another thing is you mentioned is the tiredness that you have when alone seems to be more pronounced than when with others too! Good report! Bruce |
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kanoes |
and no DO. i was kinda in a hurry then. :( |
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Cedarboy |
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wildernessjoe |
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1313 |
Great report, it just makes me want to finish that route even more. Isn't soloing fun? :-) |
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MatthewA |
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bogwalker |
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kanoes |
i love that little canoe. it performed flawlessly...extremely stable and easy paddling. hated the adjustable seat though, that will be modified. the BB beavertail (i know you have one) was a perfect paddle for this canoe, quiet and not overpowering. things i could have left behind... much food. (i was planning this to be a longer trip than it ended up being) binocs...never even took them out. radio...i was hoping to catch some Twins games, but no reception. over half the Everclear. :) 8 ounces of carolans irish cream...never cracked it open. too many clothes. perfect amount of socks though. LED tent lantern. i used it but could have just used the flashlight instead. many redundant items in a survival bag. i was never in the canoe without my gear the anyway. so yeah....i could cut alot of weight there. next time i will! jg? that tarp is a campmor versatile tarp. 40 bucks. |
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UncleMoose |
Do I assume correctly that the water was high enough that you didn't need to get out and walk or line the canoe between portages on that stretch of Frost River just past Pencil? Thanks for the report and pictures. I had a great time reading it. |
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