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route suggestion for double amputee

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Date/Time: 05/04/2024 01:15PM

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route suggestion for double amputee

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oth	09/02/2018 11:05PM lundojam: "Here's what I would do: Get a tow from Anderson's from the Crane Lake entry point into La Lacroix. Zero portaging (or more if you desire) and spectacular scenery and solitude. It's a helluva fun boat ride, too, but expensive compared to other options. The marine portages are an experience. Probably our favorite trip is to base on LLC and day trip into Takumich and Trillium and Trygg." I agree; also Ensign (with a tow off Moose ep if you wish.) one short,flat,solid ,easy portage to splash/ensign. you may have to exit canoe and line him through a canoe length into ensign. Basecamp there. Easy out. A $25 tow will save you a paddle up motorized Moose. If you got the bucks, the trip lundojam suggests gets my vote as first pick!
lundojam	09/02/2018 09:59AM Here's what I would do: Get a tow from Anderson's from the Crane Lake entry point into La Lacroix. Zero portaging (or more if you desire) and spectacular scenery and solitude. It's a helluva fun boat ride, too, but expensive compared to other options. The marine portages are an experience. Probably our favorite trip is to base on LLC and day trip into Takumich and Trillium and Trygg.
boonie	09/02/2018 09:49AM kaiyasman: "he is self-mobile and will be able to carry a small pack. flat short portages will be within his capacity thanks for the input" Should the difficulty of the portage landings be a consideration, i.e. easy shallow smooth vs. difficult deep rocky?
THEGrandRapids	09/02/2018 09:28AM I would think Seagull would be a good option. Can even get a tow halfway out. Or do people think staying off a bigger lake in October is more appropriate in this scenario?
Banksiana	09/02/2018 09:26AM Off of the east side I'd consider Brule lake. No portages and big enough to keep you occupied. From the Ely side you could consider Trout lake entry with a tow across Vermillion and a mechanized portage into the lake.
mjmkjun	09/02/2018 08:43AM kaiyasman: "he is self-mobile and will be able to carry a small pack. flat short portages will be within his capacity thanks for the input" This is going to be a treat! I'm excited for him just thinking about his vist. You are an outstanding friend, as well. Happy Trails!
kaiyasman	09/02/2018 08:02AM he is self-mobile and will be able to carry a small pack. flat short portages will be within his capacity thanks for the input
mjmkjun	09/02/2018 04:09AM EP 38/ Sawbill Lake -- which would allow for short options to paddle to nearby lakes yet keep an option open for staying at the campground located at the entry point. (options: Sawbill, Smoke, Alton or Kelso lakes.) Camping sites on the northern end of Sawbill Lake are far enough to get the sought-after experience without leaving the entry lake so no portages involved. Centrally positioned in the BWCA twenty-six miles up the Sawbill Trail from Hwy 61. Peaceful and quiet there. Excellent and roomy landing allows for unloading gear/canoe at the entry point with ease. (see at sawbill.com) I don't know if the hot showers ($5) offered by Sawbill Outfitters/store would still be available in October but you could call'em to inquire. A hot shower and a beer at the tail end of a trip is tops.
djwillco	09/01/2018 07:03PM +1 on the 68 suggestion.
Chlorin8ed	09/01/2018 06:02PM You didn't mention, if he was self mobile or not. If he is, East Bearskin to Alder and then maybe to Canoe. Portages are short and easy. As other stated, if you go to Ely side. Lake One would get you in BWCA without portages and doable 2 short portages to Lake Two. Many options out there :-) Talked to him and get a sense on what he thinks he can do and GO FOR IT!!!!
egknuti	09/01/2018 05:55PM I’d consider Lake One. No portaging necessary.
Moosepatrol	09/01/2018 05:37PM I don't think the forest service would allow a wheelchair in the bwca. My friends and family tried to keep 4 mile portage open to allow disabled veterans to enter the b-dub from their camp on Fall lake. No joy.
pswith5	09/01/2018 04:48PM Seems like it would be pertinent to know if your friend has prosthetics. I believe a wheelchair will change your answers considerably.
Blatz	09/01/2018 01:55PM I wouldn't limit yourself to the just the East side area. Ely is as close to Duluth as Grand Marias.
OCDave	09/01/2018 12:37PM Entry points 68 and 69 would give you access to both John Lake and Pine Lake with no portaging. Little Caribou Lake and Caribou Lake would be accessible from Pine with short easy portages and the portage from Caribou Lake to Clearwater Lake seems reasonable depending on how adept he or she is with their prostheses. I look forward to hearing about what route you ultimately choose. Good Luck
kaiyasman	09/01/2018 11:54AM I could use some help/suggestions for a 4-5 day over the first week in October. I am introducing a good friend, who is a double amputee below the knees, to the Boundary Waters. Eastside off of 61 would be ideal as he will be flying into Duluth. The focus is just getting out and enjoying the quiet and peace. Thanks.