Allen, Horseshoe, Caribou, Liz, Poplar

We woke up to mixed feelings that morning. We missed our family, but would also miss the BWCA. It would be a year until we could come back. We broke camp in a light rain, headed our way toward Allen Lake. The weather was getting cooler and rain was getting heavier. I am glad I purchased good rain gear. With our feet wet, our muscles sore, and our stomachs growling, we made our way back to Rockwood Lodge by 1pm. 

Mike & Lin met us at the shore of there lodge. After detailing our trip with Mike, he stated that the winds on 09/11/07 where in the mid 30’s and that he had a group go out on Poplar that day and capsized on the north end of the lake. They had lost some of there gear and had to wait out the winds on the shore until someone came and got them, which was a few hours or more.

Overall our trip was very successful. This is why we come to the BWCA, not only to challenge our body, but out minds as well.  Our group successfully completed our route in the scheduled time with no fighting and most importantly, no injuries. Can’t wait until next year, in fact, we have our route and date picked already!