I just got back from my first solo. I went in at Poplar, renting a Prism from Rockwood (Great people!). I went in Sat. and came out Wed.

My goal was to see a moose so I base camped at Horseshoe lake. Saw my first moose at 9 am Sat. AWESOME. I saw another (same?) moose on Tuesday.

I had rain 3 out of 5 days but still had a great time. I toured around the area, did a little fishing, read a book and just relaxed.

Soloing is a bit of work but I loved it.

ps. I triple portaged. I was on vacation not doing an Eco-challenge. Anyone remember that show?

I'm glad you had a good first solo and saw your first moose. I think one of the advantages of a solo is that you're just naturally quiter than a group or even a pair, and your chances of seeing wildlife are improved.

I'll be renting a Prism from Rockwood this fall and entering at #50, Cross Bay. How did the Prism work for you? Was it easy to trim?

Yes, I remember Eco-Challenge - use to love to watch it.

The Prism was the first solo canoe I have been in so I can't help you too much. It worked pretty good for me.

Congratulations! They are really addicting thos solos
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Congratulations. Feels great to lose your "solo virginity" doesn't it?

Congrats! Looking forward to my first solo later in June.

Congratulations on your first solo. They are fantastic to experience. Glad you were able to see a moose. I highly recommend for your next trip you do a loop or in and out at two separate entries.

I rented Prisms for several years before buying a Bell Magic. I found the Prisms to be quite susceptible to wind. My experience was that I always had to trim them for headwinds by placing weight far forward.

Congratulations! I'm doing my first solo June 19th and am excited. I'm glad you had a successful debut.

Saw a number of moose on caribou and horseshoe last year. Pretty fun!