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2019 Troop 743 BWCA Trip
by brdhntr

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 07/21/2019
Entry Point: Lake One (EP 30)
Exit Point: Farm Lake (EP 31)  
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 7
Day 7 of 7
Saturday, July 27, 2019 After a slow start to the morning and a quick breakfast of instant oatmeal we packed and headed into Farm Lake and the outfitter. As we launched we saw 3 canoes across the lake heading into Farm Lake. Turns out it was our second crew who had entered entry point 31 and went into Clear Lake, down through Gabbro and back. We hit the Outfitter in time for a quick shower and repacking gear before the bus ride to Minneapolis to fly back. 

In all it was an experience of a lifetime. We had fun, but it was a lot more work than anticipated. I'm glad I had stepped up my hikes with the dogs with 50# weight. I wish I could have managed to bring my CPAP to get some sleep. In the future, I'm going to be more adamant our Scouts train more like they do for Philmont, some weren't ready for the physical exertion required. I'll, also, not want to use a route as long as the one we took to allow for days to rest/fish.