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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Solo Tripping Route Recommendations |
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06/23/2015 08:30AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
So I am thinking I want to give the Solo thing a try. I have a prism, so now I have to justify having it with my wife ;).
I am thinking a nice short 3-4 day trip for my first adventure. I was thinking I could do something this fall where I go out before we meet up with a group for another 3-4 day trip (I can't bring myself to be in the BWCA area for less than a week!).
I would go out on my trip, then come back for a day and meet up with the group for the next excursion.
Things I want for the solo would be more of a hard pressing loop, I think the busier I can keep myself the better off I would be, where as with a group I prefer the base camp, fish on and off and just relax type trips.
Everything is in the infant stage, and that's why i am looking for ideas.
Thanks!
I am thinking a nice short 3-4 day trip for my first adventure. I was thinking I could do something this fall where I go out before we meet up with a group for another 3-4 day trip (I can't bring myself to be in the BWCA area for less than a week!).
I would go out on my trip, then come back for a day and meet up with the group for the next excursion.
Things I want for the solo would be more of a hard pressing loop, I think the busier I can keep myself the better off I would be, where as with a group I prefer the base camp, fish on and off and just relax type trips.
Everything is in the infant stage, and that's why i am looking for ideas.
Thanks!
06/23/2015 10:22AM
Yep -- lots of good routes out of Sawbill and surrounding area. My first solo was Kawishiwi to Malberg and back. Well traveled route in case of trouble but pretty country. Part of this is now along a burn area which is interesting to watch as it grows back.
Another option would be to have Sawbill outfitters shuttle you to Kawishiwi and follow the Lady Chain back.
Goat
Another option would be to have Sawbill outfitters shuttle you to Kawishiwi and follow the Lady Chain back.
Goat
He travels fastest who travels alone . .
06/24/2015 11:44AM
quote housty9: "quote OldGoat:Another option would be to have Sawbill outfitters shuttle you to Kawishiwi and follow the Lady Chain back.Goat"Good route, seen 3 moose and a wolf this spring on the lady chain route."
Great, now Lindylair will really be pressing for a route change...I hope he doesn't read this.
I'm just here to give my opinion...If you don't like it, ignore it.
06/24/2015 03:06PM
quote housty9: "quote OldGoat:Another option would be to have Sawbill outfitters shuttle you to Kawishiwi and follow the Lady Chain back.Goat"Good route, seen 3 moose and a wolf this spring on the lady chain route."
This has my interest, I have never had the chance to see any Moose or anything other than Grouse up there :)
07/08/2015 08:17AM
How much time would you allow yourself to do the Lady Chain, starting from Kawishiwi and ending on Sawbill? (I would like to throw a little fishing in, if there are good lakes along the way)
I am thinking 4 days should be a relatively easy paddle with enough down time to relax a bit?
I am thinking 4 days should be a relatively easy paddle with enough down time to relax a bit?
07/08/2015 12:31PM
quote outdooraddict: "How much time would you allow yourself to do the Lady Chain, starting from Kawishiwi and ending on Sawbill? (I would like to throw a little fishing in, if there are good lakes along the way)Not sure on the fishing, but 4 days should give you plenty of time, I traveled early till about 4:00 and was through there in 2 days on my 2 week trip, I seen the moose and calf on Beth and I seen a moose and wolf at the 1st portage out of Polly at the end where the river starts, enjoy your trip.
I am thinking 4 days should be a relatively easy paddle with enough down time to relax a bit?"
Out of control, extreme team.
07/08/2015 04:26PM
quote outdooraddict: "How much time would you allow yourself to do the Lady Chain, starting from Kawishiwi and ending on Sawbill? (I would like to throw a little fishing in, if there are good lakes along the way)
I am thinking 4 days should be a relatively easy paddle with enough down time to relax a bit?"
Four days would be about perfect. I did it in 3 without fishing and I'm far from athletic. If I were to do it again I would go Sawbill to Kawishiwi. From memory, there is a beaver dam and fast water just west of Knight lake(or is McKnight?) that was a pain in the ass going upstream but would be no problem going down. Also, are you aware of the rock garden and the water channel that the CCC cleared out back in the day? The channel is on the North side of the river about a mile west of Hazel.
07/08/2015 06:45PM
I've done a number of solo trips, each has been to different entries, part of what I enjoy up there, seeing something new each time. Traveling is good, but doing base camping with time to reflect, meditate, and enjoy the beauty has been the best. It has allowed me, in the stillness of the day, to sit and enjoy the moment. To have a beaver almost walk right up to me, a timber wolf get within 30 feet before realizing I was there, and "down" time, which seems to be hard for many of us to do.
Go for the adventure and try different entries and methods of travel until you find what works. I also enjoy the interaction with others up there. Lots of great people in a great place for adventures.
Go for the adventure and try different entries and methods of travel until you find what works. I also enjoy the interaction with others up there. Lots of great people in a great place for adventures.
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