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Entry Point 14 - Little Indian Sioux River North

Little Indian Sioux River (north) entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 32 miles. Access is a 40-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail.

Number of Permits per Day: 6
Elevation: 1364 feet
Latitude: 48.1466
Longitude: -92.2103
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anthonyp007
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07/31/2017 03:41PM
 
New Trip Report posted by anthonyp007

Trip Name: First Ever Solo- Little Indian Sioux River North- July 2017.

Entry Point: 14

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July 2017 Solo LIS North Video

Tony
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missmolly
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07/31/2017 07:54PM
 
Well paddled and well told! Partners in paddling can be a firewall, insulating us from the moment.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
boonie
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07/31/2017 09:42PM
 
Thanks for the report, pictures, and video, Anthony. I really enjoyed it and I can tell you really enjoyed your first solo. I did my first solo in that area about 10 years ago. The top half of that loop is really nice.
pswith5
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08/01/2017 06:57AM
 
Nice report. Thanks for sharing. Amen on pfd. Never gotten that far north of lis. Should plan a trip like that. Sorry to hear about damaging your canoe. As owner of a cedar sripper I am also very careful. Hope your next trip is as enjoyable.

Without the bad times, the good times wouldn't seem so good.
anthonyp007
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08/02/2017 10:20PM
 
quote boonie: "Thanks for the report, pictures, and video, Anthony. I really enjoyed it and I can tell you really enjoyed your first solo. I did my first solo in that area about 10 years ago. The top half of that loop is really nice. "


I think it was your trip report that made me decide on this EP, so thank you!

Tony
crumpman
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08/03/2017 08:22AM
 
Nice report. Your trip reminded me of my first solo. I went in at 16, Moose River North, we paddled some of the same lakes.

"Fine figure of a man, yes?" Jeremiah Johnson
paddlefamily
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08/03/2017 10:49AM
 
I've been slowly watching the video over the past couple of days (lots of interruptions, lol). So far I'm really enjoying it. I've done portions of your route a few times and love those areas. Did you use a go-pro for the underwater shots?
anthonyp007
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08/04/2017 01:16PM
 
Yeah, GoPro was used for all the video. I took some pics with my camera but I had about 4 hours of footage to go through. Lots of fun putting it together. Thanks for watching.

Tony
Laketrout58
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08/04/2017 06:53PM
 
I really enjoyed your report! I can see you are hooked on the border country! Marc
carmike
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08/05/2017 10:26PM
 
Cool report, thanks for sharing. Just curious (and don't answer if you're keeping it a secret :) : What was the lure in the photo of the lake trout? Looked like some kind of a Storm swimbait, but I could be mistaken.
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08/06/2017 10:15PM
 
quote carmike: "Cool report, thanks for sharing. Just curious (and don't answer if you're keeping it a secret :) : What was the lure in the photo of the lake trout? Looked like some kind of a Storm swimbait, but I could be mistaken. "


Yeah, to be honest, I don't remember what it was called but I picked it up at Joe's Sporting Goods on a whim. It may have been "Storm" brand stuff. It has a tail on it that flutters and spins and I also threw a fake leech on there too.
nctry
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08/07/2017 04:37AM
 
Great report. Love that route. You made good time, must have got a good start to get to fat lake so quick. I think caution is handed out on the unmarked portage more to make you aware. All the times I've done that Portage was from the other direction. Fat lake never ceases to amaze people with its clarity. Again, nicely done.

Nctry
anthonyp007
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08/07/2017 08:01AM
 
quote nctry: "Great report. Love that route. You made good time, must have got a good start to get to fat lake so quick. I think caution is handed out on the unmarked portage more to make you aware. All the times I've done that Portage was from the other direction. Fat lake never ceases to amaze people with its clarity. Again, nicely done."


Thanks so much. I was on the trail at 5:30 that first morning and single portaging so I made good time. The only portage I doubled was the Slim-Fat one just because I had heard it was thick and I didn't want to get off track. I had a great time, can't wait for my next solo trip although I'm not sure when it will be. I saw a family on the Little Loon-Slim portage and after that I didn't see anyone until almost 3 full days later on Oyster. I would do that loop again in a heartbeat. Doing a fall threesome with my 6 year old son and my dad and I'm thinking we may basecamp on Lynx or Shell and do some day trips from there. Can't wait to get back to EP 14.

Tony
mjmkjun
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12/04/2017 05:11PM
 
What an upbeat disposition! Love to read about 1st solo experiences. Yours did not disappoint. Good writing.

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Chicagored
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12/17/2017 02:29PM
 
Loved the report, the clarity of your writing, and the detail. I was thinking about doing this same route in June, 2018 and your report is inspiring me.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!
anthonyp007
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12/17/2017 11:36PM
 
Chicagored: "Loved the report, the clarity of your writing, and the detail. I was thinking about doing this same route in June, 2018 and your report is inspiring me. "
Thanks so much! I’m glad the report has lit the fire for a trip to this area. Go for it!

Tony
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