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01/01/2023 09:03AM
Who's still here? :) 
...and what type of wilderness adventures do you plan/hope for in 2023???
Blast from the past!
...and 2020
...and what type of wilderness adventures do you plan/hope for in 2023???
Blast from the past!
...and 2020
01/01/2023 09:30AM
We are still here. No real wilderness plans for 2023, but we do have a cabin reserved at Rockwood Lodge for a week in July, and our granddaughter says she still wants to go with us. (She will be 20 next summer, and has been going with us since she was four years old. A blessing.) We will do some hiking, some canoeing, and the usual cabin things: campfires, games at the table, swimming in the lake, etc.
01/01/2023 09:59AM
Still here! Plans are…….
*June trip to Wood Lake with 15 year old little duckling for our annual daddy/daughter trip starting when she was 5. I plan on getting the permit on opening day for the first time ever. Actually, The earliest I’ve ever booked a permit is April and that was 15 years ago.
*July trip to Kawishiwi Lake campground with 4 year old Bruin for his second father/son trip to the edge of the bwca. Next year will be his 1st bwca trip.
*August stay in a Rockwood cabin with the whole family for some hiking, canoeing, and kayaking.
*October stay at Nelson’s in Grand Marais for our 15h annual family trip for Moose Madness and Gunflint Trail exploring for the extended MEA weekend. For both girls this is their favorite family tradition.
Hopefully in October I can find a nice weekend to fit in a spur of the moment solo with our dog Echo like I did this year over Halloween weekend.
*June trip to Wood Lake with 15 year old little duckling for our annual daddy/daughter trip starting when she was 5. I plan on getting the permit on opening day for the first time ever. Actually, The earliest I’ve ever booked a permit is April and that was 15 years ago.
*July trip to Kawishiwi Lake campground with 4 year old Bruin for his second father/son trip to the edge of the bwca. Next year will be his 1st bwca trip.
*August stay in a Rockwood cabin with the whole family for some hiking, canoeing, and kayaking.
*October stay at Nelson’s in Grand Marais for our 15h annual family trip for Moose Madness and Gunflint Trail exploring for the extended MEA weekend. For both girls this is their favorite family tradition.
Hopefully in October I can find a nice weekend to fit in a spur of the moment solo with our dog Echo like I did this year over Halloween weekend.
01/01/2023 11:33AM
Happy New Year. I hope everyone has a healthy happy 2023 with lots of adventures.
Looking forward to a two night trip to Bright Angel Campground in Grand Canyon National Park and a hike to “The Wave” in Coyote Buttes North in Arizona.
Gunflint Trail area in May and backpacking the Four Pass Loop in Colorado this summer.
BWCA trip in early September.
01/01/2023 07:16PM
Here, and looking forward to a Quetico trip for the first time since 2019. Not sure when as I will become a grandpa sometime in June courtesy of my youngest, Greta. This is her around 15 years ago as were were heading out from Rockwood; blows my mind that she is going to be a momma! 
01/02/2023 11:31AM
Happy New Year!!
Still here and kicking. I retired this year with many plans of trips to the B-Dub! These guys are my travel buddies, (my sons) and 2023 was going to be the year of introduction of this wonderful land and water to my 6 year old Grandson, but we will have to postpone for another year. All good though! The reason is each of these crazy guys are expecting their second child, one in March and one in June!! That will make 4 Grandkids to plan for the future trips while I am still "young".
Peace,
Doug
Still here and kicking. I retired this year with many plans of trips to the B-Dub! These guys are my travel buddies, (my sons) and 2023 was going to be the year of introduction of this wonderful land and water to my 6 year old Grandson, but we will have to postpone for another year. All good though! The reason is each of these crazy guys are expecting their second child, one in March and one in June!! That will make 4 Grandkids to plan for the future trips while I am still "young".
Peace,
Doug
01/02/2023 01:58PM
I’m here and still enjoying being a member of BWCA.com. Already planning a trip to Quetico in June. Unsure of where we’ll go this trip, but definitely from one of the northern entry points.
01/02/2023 07:35PM
Just returned from ringing in the New Year with a 3-day paddle on the Current River in Missouri. We cheated and base camped but had a great time.
I'm hoping to do a Canadian River this year, for the first time.
The upper sections of the Turkey River, Upper Iowa, and Buffalo River are also on my list.
My biggest goal is to teach my nonverbal/autistic son to use the paddle. He loves to camp and canoe, but at times I could use some help with the paddling.
I'm hoping to do a Canadian River this year, for the first time.
The upper sections of the Turkey River, Upper Iowa, and Buffalo River are also on my list.
My biggest goal is to teach my nonverbal/autistic son to use the paddle. He loves to camp and canoe, but at times I could use some help with the paddling.
01/03/2023 09:25AM
Still here, still kicking. Got our first little adventure buddy on the way, due in a month so we will see if that impacts a trip this year or not for my wife. Got about 30 nights snoozin in the woods last year. Our friends got engaged on Finger Lake during our BW trip in 22 so that was pretty cool!
As for the big trips, I'm still planning on doing a week trip up to BW sometime in August, probably some kind of local river trip over memorial day weeekend, and probably a week or two overlanding and camping our way through some part of the country in the fall. Hope you all are well, and can't wait to get planning again here soon.
Cheers,
Atrain
As for the big trips, I'm still planning on doing a week trip up to BW sometime in August, probably some kind of local river trip over memorial day weeekend, and probably a week or two overlanding and camping our way through some part of the country in the fall. Hope you all are well, and can't wait to get planning again here soon.
Cheers,
Atrain
01/03/2023 05:07PM
Wishing all a happy New Year and best wishes for Canoe country!
I am retiring from MN amateur baseball this year (can't compete with kids 30+ years younger than me) so will have more time for paddling!
Currently planning annual cousin trip in June entering on LISN EP#14. I think we are going to Beatty portage and then follow Lac La Croix around the top and up and over a bit. I would plan more, but plans always change after the Canoe gets wet! Only thing that never changes is the EP and Date!
Also hoping to do a solo (unless someone volunteers to save me from that agony) to Stuart lake (probably my favorite spot in the BWCA) and maybe trying to get an overnight to Sterling sometime in Sept.
paddling the Moosecamp - Really beautiful when the water floats the canoe.
I am retiring from MN amateur baseball this year (can't compete with kids 30+ years younger than me) so will have more time for paddling!
Currently planning annual cousin trip in June entering on LISN EP#14. I think we are going to Beatty portage and then follow Lac La Croix around the top and up and over a bit. I would plan more, but plans always change after the Canoe gets wet! Only thing that never changes is the EP and Date!
Also hoping to do a solo (unless someone volunteers to save me from that agony) to Stuart lake (probably my favorite spot in the BWCA) and maybe trying to get an overnight to Sterling sometime in Sept.
paddling the Moosecamp - Really beautiful when the water floats the canoe.
01/03/2023 06:07PM
Present here on the West Coast. Planning on going to Quetico for the first time this August. Probably an out-n-back on the Man Chain from PP. I still need to get two more species to have the Big Four. Walleye and Lake Trout.
We've got 10 days but I find I like a relaxed pace. I'll probably even take the tow!
Hawaii, road trips and camping in the Redwoods before that.
I'm also seriously looking at a used canoe and start exploring around here. Besides using it to get in shape on the slough down the street.
C-ya out in the wild!
We've got 10 days but I find I like a relaxed pace. I'll probably even take the tow!
Hawaii, road trips and camping in the Redwoods before that.
I'm also seriously looking at a used canoe and start exploring around here. Besides using it to get in shape on the slough down the street.
C-ya out in the wild!
01/08/2023 06:52PM
Spartan2: "We are still here. No real wilderness plans for 2023, but we do have a cabin reserved at Rockwood Lodge for a week in July, and our granddaughter says she still wants to go with us. (She will be 20 next summer, and has been going with us since she was four years old. A blessing.) We will do some hiking, some canoeing, and the usual cabin things: campfires, games at the table, swimming in the lake, etc.
NO WAY IS SHE 20!!!!! wow.
01/08/2023 08:20PM
UP Boy is still kicking at 72. Moved to Minnesota (Stacy) last year to be nearer to some of the Grandkids.
The Grandkid trip we usually take over Memorial Day will bust the 9-person size so I think we are going with a National Forest campground near Ely this year.
Planning a guy family trip for June this year and whatever else I can pick up along the way.
The Grandkid trip we usually take over Memorial Day will bust the 9-person size so I think we are going with a National Forest campground near Ely this year.
Planning a guy family trip for June this year and whatever else I can pick up along the way.
01/08/2023 09:47PM
BWPaddler: "Spartan2: "We are still here. No real wilderness plans for 2023, but we do have a cabin reserved at Rockwood Lodge for a week in July, and our granddaughter says she still wants to go with us. (She will be 20 next summer, and has been going with us since she was four years old. A blessing.) We will do some hiking, some canoeing, and the usual cabin things: campfires, games at the table, swimming in the lake, etc.
NO WAY IS SHE 20!!!!! wow."
Well, she's not 20 yet, but she will be in early May. I didn't realize until I had a grandchild that they grow up even faster than your children! Something about the years just going faster as you get older, I guess. Takes your breath away sometimes. We are blessed that she still wants to spend time with us.
01/09/2023 03:31PM
Here-here! Glad to see all your familiar names and exciting plans for the year ahead!
Had no huge trips this past year, first Wenonah joined the family. Mostly local day paddles and a few days on the Wisco. Also began construction of a raft to for adventures ahead.
Looking forward to a couple great trips in the next year. For sure planning on the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande in December and a good chance of returning to the BWCA this June after a two year hiatus.
Had no huge trips this past year, first Wenonah joined the family. Mostly local day paddles and a few days on the Wisco. Also began construction of a raft to for adventures ahead.
Looking forward to a couple great trips in the next year. For sure planning on the Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande in December and a good chance of returning to the BWCA this June after a two year hiatus.
01/09/2023 05:48PM
I’m not as active on the site, but still hanging around. My wife just retired so we’re planning on doing one trip together which we haven’t done in five years. We also have friends who want to do trips with one or both of us.
At our age, we keep our trips pretty simple. I have a cedar strip that I finished last spring so always looking for opportunities to get it wet.
At our age, we keep our trips pretty simple. I have a cedar strip that I finished last spring so always looking for opportunities to get it wet.
01/11/2023 04:14PM
Spartan2: "BWPaddler: "Spartan2: "We are still here. No real wilderness plans for 2023, but we do have a cabin reserved at Rockwood Lodge for a week in July, and our granddaughter says she still wants to go with us. (She will be 20 next summer, and has been going with us since she was four years old. A blessing.) We will do some hiking, some canoeing, and the usual cabin things: campfires, games at the table, swimming in the lake, etc.
NO WAY IS SHE 20!!!!! wow."
Well, she's not 20 yet, but she will be in early May. I didn't realize until I had a grandchild that they grow up even faster than your children! Something about the years just going faster as you get older, I guess. Takes your breath away sometimes. We are blessed that she still wants to spend time with us."
LOVE LOVE LOVE that she still wants to spend time on the Gunflint with the two of you. I too can't believe she is approaching age 20. But now that we have a granddaughter I can totally relate to how fast that next generation grows.
We will be at Rockwood for our yearly cabin week with Chicago friends in July too... I hope we'll overlap with your week, it would be great to see you again.
01/12/2023 07:56AM
From the middle of godforsaken Kansas: Too many family happenings this year...weddings, anniversaries, graduations-hopefully no funerals. Doesn't look as though we will make it to Minnesota. Looks as though we are going to Europe/Switzerland with a couple of my sibs in May.
But my wife just joined me in retirement and we have dispersed all our livestock/chores. So we are now free to take off on a whim :)
But my wife just joined me in retirement and we have dispersed all our livestock/chores. So we are now free to take off on a whim :)
01/13/2023 10:42PM
still here managed three trips in 2022.Planning a solo trip for May to Clearwater lake and mountain lake, family trip in June to Fall lake Pipestone Bay and basswood, a trip to Voyageurs national Park in July and another trip in September with a new paddling group.
I hope everyone has a great New Year and safe travels for 2023
01/18/2023 01:22PM
01/18/2023 01:26PM
Checking in from down here in Minneapolis. I have several more work trips to Taipei this year but I'm planning on peppering my schedule with some "whatever-are-available" permits so I can fit in at least five trips into the park. A night on Snipe Lake, a PMA (Hairy Lake) trip, and making it to Omega are on my list this year. Lots of listening to the incredible Tumblehome Podcast, supporting WTIP, and pumping some city dollars into Grand Marais are all on that list as well!
PS) Maybe I can even sneak in a new Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe into the mix?!
Enjoy Paddling!
PS) Maybe I can even sneak in a new Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe into the mix?!
Enjoy Paddling!
01/19/2023 08:28AM
Yep, still around. Not paddling. Have done a few guided fishing trips on Sag with Seagull Creek Fishing Camp, magnetic island vacation (hubby caught his first ever lake trout!), winter trips to Gunflint Pines, Cross River Lodge, fall moose viewing stay at Trail Center. Enjoying as much of the area as possible!
01/19/2023 10:39PM
This year my goal is to try some new destinations. Instead of our annual September boat camping trip in the Chippewa National Forest, I think it's time to give Voyageurs a try. Also, my big girl is getting up there in age, she's been winter camping a half dozen times in the BW, but has never experienced a canoe trip. I think I've found a destination that I could manage her size in my solo for a quick trip next Oct.
Duff
01/23/2023 08:18AM
Still hanging around as well, just a lot more busy than I used to be. With the kids hitting their teenage years, I feel like we have the pedal to the floor trying to maximize our time with them before they're gone.
Planning on going to the BW in June with another family as we have for the last several years, destination unknown. Also planning a road trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton to get our hike on.
01/24/2023 08:01AM
Happy 2023! We're planning on taking 5 trips to the BWCA this year.
May - Crocodile River Basecamp
June - Snowbank Lake (Basecamp on some lake nearby)
July - East Bearskin Lake (Bascamp near Johnson Falls)
August - Wood Lake to Seagull Lake 50 mile one way journey
September - Little Indian Sioux River North 60 mile Loop
We're moving to Hayward, WI in 2025 to get closer to the Northwoods and the BWCA : ) Cheers all! Dane, Mandy, & Eva
01/30/2023 12:38PM
Still lurking. Still dreaming. (photo of me on a dead calm Brule Lake) I come back to this one often. No clue what this year will bring but I'm still feeling I can handle "a few more" trips.
Last year at 72 was asked to join a group that wanted to FISH and was so looking forward to it. Best way to make God laugh is to make plans I figure since a few weeks before the trip a medical issue forced me out. The window is closing but I still hold out hope. My Sawyer Guide Special saw the water and I found fish near home but... not the same.
Best wishes to all. May all trips be safe ones.
Bapabear
02/04/2023 12:50PM
02/06/2023 12:23PM
Still here. Have put off posting in here because I'm a bummer. My dog Boomer passed away last summer, a week before our trip into Horseshoe. It was just the two of us for the last 10 years and everything is different without him. The biggest quantifiable change to canoe tripping is having to carry the kitchen myself when solo. Cast iron is heavy! Now that I have to carry it myself again I'm probably going to have to find a new lightweight skillet. I'm excited about kevlar solos again at least, with 100# Boomer we were pretty much limited to backwards tandems. I have 3 permits for this summer, Mudro in July with the fam, E. Bearskin for labor day and a possible June solo on the Frost and Louse rivers.
04/26/2023 08:45AM
boonie: "nctry: "Still kickin... just not paddling... my hands are shot!
I retired in August. Paddle while you can... stinks when you can’t paddle anymore."
Ben, were you all fired up about the cake, or just unsure how many candles they might light . . . ? :)
"
They made me suit up for the picture. My retirement cake...
04/26/2023 02:48PM
nctry: "boonie: "nctry: "Still kickin... just not paddling... my hands are shot!
I retired in August. Paddle while you can... stinks when you can’t paddle anymore.
Ben, were you all fired up about the cake, or just unsure how many candles they might light . . . ? :)
"
They made me suit up for the picture. My retirement cake..."
One last hurrah! ;-)
04/26/2023 09:06PM
Still here! Did the BWCAW in 2020 due to COVID closures, 2021 Q trip cancelled due to fires, then 2021 BWCAW trip cancelled due to fires. Did a North Shore vacay instead.
2022 had eye surgery, did Scout camp, then caught COVID, which cancelled my Q trip and my scouting hiking Isle Royale.
2023 Hoping to get back on track…hitting IA, Rathbun Lake pre MN opener to scratch the fishing itch early, Scout Spring Camporee, Scout Camp Riply 1st week of June, then on to Kabby 2nd week of June, Scout camp in late July, leading a BWCAW high adventure crew for scouts in August—-have 2 groups going, which is the most we’ve had ever…One group starting at Lake One and one at Snowbank.
Still trying to get a Family Q trip in to French Lake in early July…thank goodness I’ve worked at the same company forever and have a lot of PTO :)
2022 had eye surgery, did Scout camp, then caught COVID, which cancelled my Q trip and my scouting hiking Isle Royale.
2023 Hoping to get back on track…hitting IA, Rathbun Lake pre MN opener to scratch the fishing itch early, Scout Spring Camporee, Scout Camp Riply 1st week of June, then on to Kabby 2nd week of June, Scout camp in late July, leading a BWCAW high adventure crew for scouts in August—-have 2 groups going, which is the most we’ve had ever…One group starting at Lake One and one at Snowbank.
Still trying to get a Family Q trip in to French Lake in early July…thank goodness I’ve worked at the same company forever and have a lot of PTO :)
05/23/2023 03:38PM
Wow, I’m late to the game. Still here!
I would like to retire this year, and I am looking for a few sponsors. In return for your sponsorship of my retirement, you would have the satisfaction of knowing I can do whatever I want.
This picture was taken yesterday in Bemidji. Lol kidding!!
I would like to retire this year, and I am looking for a few sponsors. In return for your sponsorship of my retirement, you would have the satisfaction of knowing I can do whatever I want.
This picture was taken yesterday in Bemidji. Lol kidding!!
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