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10/24/2011 11:01AM
I would like to thoroughly explore the Lac La Croix area and the lakes to the south to see old growth pines. I would like to see them in case they get blown over, die of old age or burn.
I had wanted to see the large pines on Sea Gull Lake's Three Mile Island and also the campsite on Lake Insula that had the large beach. I don't want to wait too long to see the LLC area in case something happens. Hope to do it late spring 2012 but in only 14 or so days.
10/24/2011 12:45PM
Wabakimi Provincial Park, Canada
Denali National Park, AK
Gates of the Artic National Park, AD
Through-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail
Canoeing down part of the Mackenzie River in Canada
Backpacking the Grand Teton National Park
Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail
Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail
These are all up for grabs. Thing is, I know I would be going solo because I doubt any of my friends could get that time off, so choosing from that list would depend on my level of confidence on going to any of those places solo. And the amount of money I had to spend as well.
Denali National Park, AK
Gates of the Artic National Park, AD
Through-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail
Canoeing down part of the Mackenzie River in Canada
Backpacking the Grand Teton National Park
Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail
Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail
These are all up for grabs. Thing is, I know I would be going solo because I doubt any of my friends could get that time off, so choosing from that list would depend on my level of confidence on going to any of those places solo. And the amount of money I had to spend as well.
"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez
10/24/2011 01:34PM
quote Minnesotian: "Wabakimi Provincial Park, Canada
Denali National Park, AK
Gates of the Artic National Park, AD
Through-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail
Canoeing down part of the Mackenzie River in Canada
Backpacking the Grand Teton National Park
Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail
Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail
These are all up for grabs. Thing is, I know I would be going solo because I doubt any of my friends could get that time off, so choosing from that list would depend on my level of confidence on going to any of those places solo. And the amount of money I had to spend as well.
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The Mackenzie? Wow. That's way up there and mighty wide.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
10/24/2011 04:08PM
Another vote for the WCPP... Not sure I'll see everything I want to see there in my lifetime. 2nd would be the Q... I may have to try a good Q trip next year. The BW dissapoints me in the amount of traffic. I don't mind seeing people, but this year it was a little over the top.
Nctry
10/24/2011 05:15PM
quote missmolly: "quote Minnesotian: "Wabakimi Provincial Park, Canada
Denali National Park, AK
Gates of the Artic National Park, AD
Through-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail
Canoeing down part of the Mackenzie River in Canada
Backpacking the Grand Teton National Park
Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail
Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail
These are all up for grabs. Thing is, I know I would be going solo because I doubt any of my friends could get that time off, so choosing from that list would depend on my level of confidence on going to any of those places solo. And the amount of money I had to spend as well. "
The Mackenzie? Wow. That's way up there and mighty wide."
Ya, it is way up there and most definitely out of my league going solo right now...but reading about the Mac makes me want to see it one way or another, and if someday that means going solo...then that is what I do.
"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." -Barry Lopez
10/24/2011 10:20PM
quote Minnesotian: "quote missmolly: "quote Minnesotian: "Wabakimi Provincial Park, Canada
Denali National Park, AK
Gates of the Artic National Park, AD
Through-Hike the Superior Hiking Trail
Canoeing down part of the Mackenzie River in Canada
Backpacking the Grand Teton National Park
Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail
Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail
These are all up for grabs. Thing is, I know I would be going solo because I doubt any of my friends could get that time off, so choosing from that list would depend on my level of confidence on going to any of those places solo. And the amount of money I had to spend as well. "
The Mackenzie? Wow. That's way up there and mighty wide."
Ya, it is way up there and most definitely out of my league going solo right now...but reading about the Mac makes me want to see it one way or another, and if someday that means going solo...then that is what I do. "
Solo or in a group, the Mighty Mac takes guts and bucks. Paddling to the Arctic makes paddling to James Bay seem tame.
I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
10/25/2011 03:18PM
quote BeaV: "21 days should be enough time to travel from International Falls to Grand Portage along the Voyageur Route and then to Duluth along the North Shore."
Excellent choice also
"I am haunted by waters"~Norman Maclean "A River Runs Through It"
10/25/2011 11:19PM
Quetico..i would take a "nooks and crannies" trip.that is a re-run of one my old 14 day trips but this time go into as many,or all,of the bays,inlets,side lakes as possible.for example the North end of Kawnipi.The Forks,where there are four passage ways leading to falls and river ways west and south.rather than pick one passage i would loop my way thru each.one other example would be Burt lake.rather than come off the carry from Marj and camp on the end of the island and then move off to Suzanette i would poke around the north end of Burt and then explore all those small bays on Suzanette rather than move off fast to Mcintyre to get home in my two week vacation time.retired now this is a working plan.i passed by a lot good looking water hidden behind islands or back in bays that i just got a look at with the clock ticking down.
going back to someplace that i have traveled thru for many-many years may seem like a waste of time but knowing the lay of the land would make a long trip easier and safer for a 65 year old guy than a long adventure in unknown waters.
going back to someplace that i have traveled thru for many-many years may seem like a waste of time but knowing the lay of the land would make a long trip easier and safer for a 65 year old guy than a long adventure in unknown waters.
it's just a level trail thru the woods.
10/26/2011 10:26AM
quote ZaraSp00k: "first choice would be Wabakimi
2nd Woodland Caribou
3rd anyplace except BWCAW
if hiking is included, Pacific Crest sounds like a winner"
Curious as to why first is Wabakimi and second WCPP and not the other way around.
10/26/2011 03:28PM
quote BeaV: "21 days should be enough time to travel from International Falls to Grand Portage along the Voyageur Route and then to Duluth along the North Shore."
When I measured Grand Portage to International Falls along the border where you could paddle on Google Earth, I got 270 miles. It was 180 as the crow flies. I get over another 100+ from Hovland to Duluth or around 390. I sort of figured just the border at 270 would be a good three week day trek. What have I measured wrong or is 10-15 miles a day too little? What is the hurry? (Same question I ask those the ditz canoes because they are not the fastest.)
10/26/2011 03:48PM
quote BillConner01: "quote BeaV: "21 days should be enough time to travel from International Falls to Grand Portage along the Voyageur Route and then to Duluth along the North Shore."
When I measured Grand Portage to International Falls along the border where you could paddle on Google Earth, I got 270 miles. It was 180 as the crow flies. I get over another 100+ from Hovland to Duluth or around 390. I sort of figured just the border at 270 would be a good three week day trek. What have I measured wrong or is 10-15 miles a day too little? What is the hurry? (Same question I ask those the ditz canoes because they are not the fastest.) "
BillConner01- your measurement of the border route is correct. It's just that 10-15 mpd may be too small of an estimate for traveling. Depends how many hours per day you want to paddle. I did the border trip in 15 days but that included 2 days off for fishing and the last day (Grand Portage day) was only 6 hours for the portage. I averaged 23 miles per day for the 12 days I traveled by water. My average traveling speed (water plus portages) was 2.5 mph. Looking back, I could have made it in ten days if I really pushed it.
10/28/2011 07:29AM
quote TomT: "I would fly in to Beaverhouse in Quetico and paddle east to Big Sag. I'd also try to stay off a route with big water."
You could fly or be driven. We did that route in late May of this year and were driven to Beaverhouse by Seagull Outfitters.
"I am haunted by waters"~Norman Maclean "A River Runs Through It"
10/28/2011 08:10AM
quote mooseplums: "quote TomT: "I would fly in to Beaverhouse in Quetico and paddle east to Big Sag. I'd also try to stay off a route with big water."
You could fly or be driven. We did that route in late May of this year and were driven to Beaverhouse by Seagull Outfitters."
How much did the shuttle to Beaverhouse cost?
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are -- Teddy Roosevelt
10/28/2011 11:30AM
my brother canoed the winisk river in ontario some years ago and hasn't shut up about it since. this would be a dream solo trip. i've read that polar bears are becoming a big problem in this area as the sea ice has been retreating.
11/03/2011 02:29AM
quote yellowcanoe: "quote ZaraSp00k: "first choice would be Wabakimi
2nd Woodland Caribou
3rd anyplace except BWCAW
if hiking is included, Pacific Crest sounds like a winner"
Curious as to why first is Wabakimi and second WCPP and not the other way around."
Wabakimi is bigger and badder, easier to find enough water to spend 21 days, personal preference I guess, I don't know that I could find enough water for 21 days in WCPP
let science, not politics decide, ... but whose science?
11/14/2011 05:22PM
quote ZaraSp00k: "quote yellowcanoe: "quote ZaraSp00k: "first choice would be Wabakimi
2nd Woodland Caribou
3rd anyplace except BWCAW
if hiking is included, Pacific Crest sounds like a winner"
Curious as to why first is Wabakimi and second WCPP and not the other way around."
Wabakimi is bigger and badder, easier to find enough water to spend 21 days, personal preference I guess, I don't know that I could find enough water for 21 days in WCPP"
Go. Then you will know better. Ten days barely gets you into this wonderful park. I know five people who have done multi month trips in to WCPP.
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11/15/2011 01:27PM
quote PineKnot: "quote mooseplums: "quote TomT: "I would fly in to Beaverhouse in Quetico and paddle east to Big Sag. I'd also try to stay off a route with big water."
You could fly or be driven. We did that route in late May of this year and were driven to Beaverhouse by Seagull Outfitters."
How much did the shuttle to Beaverhouse cost?"
I think I paid 220, and that included using the bunkhouse
"I am haunted by waters"~Norman Maclean "A River Runs Through It"
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