I have just about EVERYTHING packed and ready. Heading out on the late afternoon of July 29th for WCPP. Taking Molly the lab, never done that before, taking a yak paddle, (may not use it, as not sure I like it) Never took yak paddle before. Flying into Artery Lake and ending up on Donald Lake. Getting picked up on Donald lake by float plane.

I am heading out on Sunday July 31 and Getting back to Red Lake on Saturday August 6 and driving home the 7th. Using Red Lake Outfitters, for booking plane rides.

I hope Molly likes the plane ride. I am getting darn excited!

SunCatcher

AWESOME!!!!

I'll bet you are getting excited! My fall solo is two months away and I'm getting excited.

Are you also taking a straight (or bent) paddle?

Have a good trip.

I was the same way with the yak paddle at first. I still can't use it day after day. I think it's good to have both. Once you get it down it's a smooth way to go. In wind I found it to be the greatest help.

As far as Molly... She'll be great. It's amazing to me how well dogs adapt to canoetripping.

And as far as your trip? Awesome! What a cool route! I'll be looking forward to hearing about it. It would be cool to fly in or out let alone both. Seems like the ultimate trip to me.

I am taking the yak paddle and my Sawyer Ottertail, and debating...I might just take my wenonah bent shaft carbon?

What the hecks another 15 oz?

SunCatcher

Gives you a good opportunity to compare them side-by-side under identical conditions.

Paul, my wife and I will be entering the BWCA off the Gunflint Trail the 29th. We both wish you well on your adventure. Kim :+]

Dam Paul that sounds too good to be true. What a great adventure. Hope you have the time of your life. Burn me a cd of the trip like your last one. have Fun!!


JB

Wow...sounds like a great trip. Have a good and safe time. (Ditch the yak paddle...:) )

quote jb in the wild: "Dam Paul that sounds too good to be true. What a great adventure. Hope you have the time of your life. Burn me a cd of the trip like your last one. have Fun!!



JB
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Yeah, I wanna see another video trip report, too. Actually, just yesterday while packing up my house, I found the written report you made for last year (I had passed on the video after I watched it, though). Good times!

I hope you have a great and marvelouse trip, Paul! May it be all that you are hoping for, and a learning experience to boot.

Have a great trip. It will be awesome I'm sure but wishing you great weather anyway. Can't wait for the report. Take lots of pics too.

I hope you and Molly have a great time Paul. It will be fun to have a dog along. Don't forget Molly's rabies vaccination documentation for going into Canada. Someone I know forgot theirs and they made them go back to the nearest US Veterinarian and get a booster shot.

Looking forward to hearing about the trip.

Got my permit today! $90 Canadian for 7 days 6 nights in WCPP.
Fire Ban on....Argggggggg...hope they lift that this week.
Leaving this Friday....for Fargo and then off to Red Lake Saturday.
Heading Out Sunday July 31..gettin antsy.

SunCatcher

PS may have to make some last minute meal changes, as planned on reflector oven for two meals of Pizza and some blueberry muffins for four meals. darn it. Pray for Rain in WCPP this week!

PPPHHHBBBB!!!! I wana go!
Maybe this fall if things work.
Enjoy, and stay safe!

butthead

quote butthead: "PPPHHHBBBB!!!!
butthead"

butthead channels Bill the Cat


PS...I've never been to a WingNite Campout, but for some reason this picture reminded me of one.

Have a great trip!

Awesome!! I've got 31 days to go (but who's counting....) before I head to the Quetico. Enjoy, man!!

Paul, more wishes from me for a fabulous trip. When you come back, I'll have moved. Good times all around. ;-)

Yesterday I got an email from Claire from the WCPP. They lifted the fire ban, just asking folks to be extra careful. Wow that makes me happy. Had Pizza with reflector oven planned for two meals, Blueberry muffins, and Pork Chops on open fire first night...
Hard to do those things without a FIRE!

Water levels lower than usual in WCPP and Dry up there do to unusaul heat from this summer.

SunCatcher

Taking a Spot? We'd love to see your progress.

Made it back in time Paul be safe and have too much fun. Wind at your sun in your face. HavearockaPaulietime.

JB

Have a good trip Paul and Molly...

Hey Paul....did you get a Health Certificate for the dog?

have a great trip BOTH of you dogs!

Both "Dogs " have all the right paperwork...thanks for the reminder!
I may be in chat tonight from Fargo.
Taking Sat Phone ...next year will be a spot
SunCatcher

Are you out? How was it? Do tell!

Back home...what an adventure! report to follow
SunCatcher

Can't wait to read.