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12/21/2019 03:28PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Anyone do this? Starting to creep into my 2020 to do list
 
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12/21/2019 05:23PM  
Nice country. Main problem with this loop is that it consists of the all heaviest trafficked water in the Quetico in one loop. Great route if you like to meet folks.
 
12/21/2019 06:21PM  
The solitude thing isn't much of a priority for me. I actually get a kick out of running into others.
 
12/21/2019 10:09PM  
Blatz: "The solitude thing isn't much of a priority for me. I actually get a kick out of running into others. "

If that's the case it's a great route. All the water in motion is beautiful and varied and exciting. Some great camps and stunning lakes as well. Long stretches that allow you to just churn in the Advantage.
 
12/26/2019 10:35AM  
Done it in sections. 200 miles to circumnavigate. I'd go counterclockwise and hope for an east wind on Sturgeon. Some of the interior sections are secluded.
 
01/16/2020 07:53PM  
I did it solo a few years ago departing in mid June from PP. Some of the areas were rather busy, some not so much. I did it in 11 days and wish I had taken more time. Then again, it rained every single day, and on day 1 I broke my fishing rod so no fishing. I love to read but wanted to watch my pack weight a bit so I brought a Kindle that died on day 2. I journaled more than I ever have after that!

I enjoyed the trip, and it gave me ideas on where else I want to go as I pondered maps at each site.

Go for it!!
 
Lailoken
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01/19/2020 09:10PM  
I did in 2015, counter clockwise. Was stellar! 13 days/12 nights.
 
billconner
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01/20/2020 08:58AM  
Iirc it was Kanoe's last trip. Barely 10 days I thought and that included 2 wind bound?
 
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03/07/2020 10:35PM  
billconner: "Iirc it was Kanoe's last trip. Barely 10 days I thought and that included 2 wind bound?"

Yeah, I remember reading that report- it’s still here if you search for it. The route has been in the back of my mind ever since, too.
 
04/05/2020 07:55PM  
It may have been his last solo, but it was not his last trip. His gregarious nature, but love of paddling solo led him to enjoy group solos. He went in 2013, 14, 15.
 
Jackfish
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04/05/2020 09:10PM  
Here is the link to the thread about Kanoes' Hunter Island solo. Not a true trip report - not sure if he did one - but it shares some information about the trip.
 
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