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Entry Point 27 - Snowbank Lake

Snowbank Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 24 miles. Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 8
Elevation: 1191 feet
Latitude: 47.9716
Longitude: -91.4326
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butthead
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05/24/2011 02:23PM
 
New Trip Report posted by butthead

Trip Name: Moose to Knife and back..

Entry Point: 25

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"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
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TuscaroraBorealis
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05/24/2011 02:56PM
 
Excellent photos!


The eagles nest was neat & seeing the ribbon rock is always cool beans. Looks like you had an awesome trip? Thanks for sharing.


Sure was nice of float stanley to save you those 2 beers. :) Had to of tasted mighty good?
Zulu
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05/24/2011 03:01PM
 

WowI Those are incredible photos Butthead. I like the one of your new canoe and the still waters.
How did you like the new canoe for tripping?
The overlook photo must be on the Vera to Ensign portage. Beautiful is right.
The weather must have been great.
Glad you had a wonderful trip.


Float Stanley is at that age were he just wants to hang out where the beer is.
ripple
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05/24/2011 03:02PM
 
COOL slide show!! Love the eagle picture!! We had the same week in the BWCA- such a great window of weather!

Ripple in still water....
whitecedar
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05/24/2011 03:33PM
 
Butthead: Tell us about your new ride, fast, able, comfortable....we are all ears. Very nice photos by the way!
WC
butthead
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05/24/2011 07:04PM
 
quote whitecedar: "Butthead: Tell us about your new ride, fast, able, comfortable....we are all ears. Very nice photos by the way!
WC"



All of the above! Paddled thru boat wakes on Moose and New
found,and into whitecaps over 20 inches on Birch did 15+ miles to camp 1st day without trouble, only had to adjust ballast to the back to turn down wind (and it took a bit!). Very happy with it as a long distance tripper (load at > 240 lbs. total)! Fished with flygear, no problem but no real hits. Took no water over the sides, and kept up with PJ's Magic handily. I'm very happy with the choice!
Thanks!


butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
KevinL
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05/24/2011 08:39PM
 
Great pictures! Thanks

KevinL
cowdoc
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05/24/2011 08:52PM
 
Nice ken! New ride looks sweet!

"What could happen?"
wawasee
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05/25/2011 12:24PM
 
Nice pictures looks like you had good weather.
nojobro
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05/25/2011 01:07PM
 
Ahhhhhh.....


heaven.


Question...what size is the ribbon rock? Can you please compare it to something that I might know?
butthead
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05/25/2011 01:58PM
 



About 3 ft long, 2 ft wide, 1 1/2 ft high.


butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
Ho Ho
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05/25/2011 02:14PM
 
Great pictures. So did you pick the Advantage over, say, the Prism for better speed?


What breed is your dog (Baxter?). He always looks happy and well-behaved in the canoe. Just thinking about a canine outdoors companion . . .


butthead
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05/25/2011 02:24PM
 
Didn't like paddling the Prism, wanted a distance tripper similar to the Magic the Advantage is just what I wanted! Baxter is PJ's companion, mixed breed, and is a very good pooch in the canoe, and out for that matter!


butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
Frenchy
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05/25/2011 02:47PM
 
Thanks for the trip report. I also like that portage.
PINETREE
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05/26/2011 10:10PM
 
Was that you coming out at about 0800 on Moose lake along the rock ledge on May 20th in a solo canoe(with one other solo} with the Bwca.com logo on it? Brother and I were heading up to Prairie Portage than.
SunCatcher
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05/27/2011 05:33AM
 
Butthead,
Very nice photo's you always amaze me with the quality you get.
Love the pictures of the boats together...they look like friends side by side also. haaha.
Read above and sounds like you enjoyed the heck out of the ride and the trip.
Take care and thanks for sharing.
SunCatcher

"WWJD"
butthead
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05/27/2011 09:40AM
 
quote PINETREE: "Was that you coming out at about 0800 on Moose lake along the rock ledge on May 20th in a solo canoe(with one other solo} with the Bwca.com logo on it? Brother and I were heading up to Prairie Portage than."


Very likely PINETREE, did the canoes look like this, Blackgold Magic and a skincoat kevlar Advantage?


butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
PINETREE
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05/27/2011 10:06AM
 
Yes,and you were the ones with the big smiles. We talked to you for a minute by the rock cliff on Moose north of the twin islands.Nice canoes.
jb in the wild
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05/28/2011 11:31PM
 
Ken love the pic's you the man. Your new ride is sweet. I
might be lookin for a solo myself soon. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.


JB

You can't explain the obvious to the ignorant.
paddlefamily
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05/29/2011 03:46PM
 
Great photos. I really like the portage photos...lots of variety between them. Enjoyed seeing ribbon rock as well. Looks like a pretty area. Thanks for sharing.


Bannock
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05/29/2011 10:48PM
 
Nice. Thanks.


Bannock
Amok
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06/01/2011 08:09PM
 
Nice trip report! Glad you had fun.

Trust, but verify. The Lord will provide !!!!
bumabu
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06/03/2011 06:02AM
 
Great photos Ken!!! Me and Float Stan were happy to be on our way, but bummed we couldn't join you for cocktails and b.s. Friday night, he actually complained about it for the first couple days of our trip. We are gonna have to get together and paddle sometime this summer.

Who I am precedes what I do, not the other way around.
muddy
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06/03/2011 10:22AM
 
Great photos!
Trix
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06/03/2011 10:45PM
 
Awesome photography Ken! Looks like you stayed at some nice campsites. Thanks for sharing.

C-H-A-L-L-E-N-G-E: Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.
serenityseeker
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06/03/2011 11:23PM
 
absolutely beautiful photos!!! thanks for sharing.
Wallidave
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06/04/2011 10:06AM
 
Beautiful sharp pictures...what type of camera?
butthead
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06/04/2011 12:08PM
 
quote Wallidave: "Beautiful sharp pictures...what type of camera?"


Olympus E620, 14–54mm F2.8–3.5/70-300mm F4.0-5.6 lenses. Olympus stylus Tough 6020.
Thank you!


butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
TomT
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06/04/2011 10:52PM
 
Nice pics! And your boat looks fast.

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
bear bait
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06/05/2011 10:47AM
 
great photos butthead!


we stayed at the same site on Moose last weekend. photogenic island!






We had good luck bobber fishing out from the island. Lots of eater-size walleyes.
AndySG
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06/11/2011 11:55AM
 
Great stuff Ken. You certainly have a good eye for photos. I am glad you like the new ride. Wenonah makes some fine canoes.
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