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Trip Report - Winter Solo Trip- Moose Lake EP- January 2020

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GopherAdventure

01/20/2020 09:21PM

New Trip Report posted by GopherAdventure

Trip Name: Winter Solo Trip- Moose Lake EP- January 2020.

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Winter BWCA Solo 2020

Tony

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Jaywalker

01/20/2020 10:56PM

Well done! Glad it was a successful first winter trip. I look forward to the video when it is up. I know what it is like to be expecting a hard schlag, then suddenly find an unexpected trail - what relief!

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mirth

01/21/2020 11:17AM

Thanks for sharing your report. Glad you were able to get over to Wind!

When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known. - Sigurd F. Olson, "The Singing Wilderness"

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Mnpat

01/21/2020 09:25PM

Great report
I went through wind one time in the winter on my way to basswood. I still remember the steep portage from moose lake because I forgot my pulk poles at home.

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MN_Lindsey

01/21/2020 10:08PM

At the end of your report when you apologized for not having photos I thought what, there were no photos?

Your storytelling painted a perfect picture. No photos required, although it will be fun to see your video once posted.

I also prefer cold camping vs. hot tent. Just seems easier if you have the proper sleeping bag etc.

And the silence is deafening. Yes, but isn't it just grand! I went and sat on my deck yesterday and listened to the quiet woods. Its the best.

“The Wilderness holds answers to more questions than we have yet learned to ask.” - Nancy Newhall

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SevenofNine

01/22/2020 10:22AM

Thank you for sharing your experience. Nothing like bringing too much stuff. I think most people do that and for winter trips the tendency is to over do it as well. I still bring a change of clothes in case I get wet or soaked with sweat.

It was fun to read your report. Looking forward to any pictures or videos of your trip.

The best part of this journey here is further knowing yourself - Alan Kay

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SaganagaJoe

01/22/2020 12:22PM

I read Paradise Below Zero by Calvin Rutstrum every January. His tips on matching clothing with activity level and fitness may be helpful to you.

Thanks for sharing!

aka HermitThrush "Such sights as this are reserved for those who will suffer to behold them." -Eric Sevareid

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GopherAdventure

01/23/2020 02:13PM

SaganagaJoe: "I read Paradise Below Zero by Calvin Rutstrum every January. His tips on matching clothing with activity level and fitness may be helpful to you.

Thanks for sharing! "

SJ,
Thanks for the advice! I’ll have to see if my library has that one.

Tony

Tony

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nofish

01/23/2020 02:54PM

Sounds like a great trip. I wondered how one of those hub houses would work for a quick and easy winter camping shelter. The thermal versions would seem to be a great option if size and weight can be managed.

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GopherAdventure

01/30/2020 04:06PM

Added the video report as a link in my trip report post at the top.

Tony

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cyclones30

01/30/2020 05:57PM

Nice video!

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aruthenb

02/03/2020 10:52AM

Great video as always Tony and thanks for sharing. A solo winter trip would be hard to stave off the boredom and I think you showed that, long nights and shorter adventures from camp. Keep adventuring and enjoy the Winter!