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October 14 2025

Entry Point 6 - Slim Lake

Slim Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 23 miles. Access is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1210 feet
Latitude: 47.9958
Longitude: -91.9599
Slim Lake - 6

Disappointment Lake Winter Adventure

by paddlefamily
Trip Report

Entry Date: March 10, 2022
Entry Point: Snowbank Lake
Number of Days: 4
Group Size: 5

Trip Introduction:
Links to a trip report, video and photo gallery of our winter camping adventure that we took early March. Five of us headed out from Snowbank Lake EP and camped on Disappointment. We pulled a variety of sleds and traveled over snow using Altai Hok skis. Enjoy.

Report


Short 3 min video here. https://youtu.be/xkEtnTz1mN8

Also, a gorgeous gallery of photos taken of our adventure by our friend, Alex Horner. https://www.alexhornerphoto.com/photography#/disappointment/

Two part trip report on my website. https://www.sokaoutdoors.com/articles/a-guides-life-f

 


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