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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Solo Tripping Trip Reservations? |
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05/31/2016 09:06AM
I took my last solo trip to the BWCA in 2010. Today, I tried to reserve an entry permit for June 30th thru Recreation.gov and was rejected. They told me that the minimum group size was 2 Adults. Have the rules changed? If not where should I be going to reserve my trip?
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
05/31/2016 09:46AM
quote bhouse46: "Go ahead and reserve for two. When you check in they will make adjustments including the refund."
+1 That is just the way the system is set up. You will be charged for 2, but you will be issued a refund when you pick up your permit.
"The future ain't what it used to be" Yogi Berra
05/31/2016 12:09PM
quote wvevans: "I never understood why that is. You wouldnt think they would make the issuers deal with refunds."
Must be too much sun and water. Expecting a government program to demonstrate rational behavior is irrational. I still like being able to see what is available and book my own permits so I put up with a bit of irrational.
05/31/2016 04:12PM
quote wvevans: "I never understood why that is. You wouldnt think they would make the issuers deal with refunds."
I always figured it was because if you don't cancel and don't pick up your permit they are assured at least a 38$ charge.
06/01/2016 07:00AM
It does the same thing when I do my daddy/daughter trips. I have to select 2 adults instead of 1 adult and 1 kid and then I get a refund when I pick up the permit.
Last year on my solo the outfitter forgot to do the refund and in my excitement to get the canoe and off to the entry point I didn't notice. On my last night I got checked by a ranger at my campsite and he laughed saying.... I don't think you have room in that little solo canoe for another person especially with that big dog riding in the bow. He wrote a note on my permit stating I could get a refund and told me to stop at the Ranger Station after my trip, but I didn't bother.
Last year on my solo the outfitter forgot to do the refund and in my excitement to get the canoe and off to the entry point I didn't notice. On my last night I got checked by a ranger at my campsite and he laughed saying.... I don't think you have room in that little solo canoe for another person especially with that big dog riding in the bow. He wrote a note on my permit stating I could get a refund and told me to stop at the Ranger Station after my trip, but I didn't bother.
Ride EZ
06/11/2016 10:47AM
I book with my America the Beautiful Interagency Senior Pass: 1 @ $8.00. My senior park pass discounted fee is applied immediate, bhouse46. There's a box that opens up to enter senior card #.
And then..... add 2 adults @ $16.00 each because system only recognizes minimum set at 2 adult fees.
$46 initial charges for a senior soloist.
$32 refunded to credit card within couple of days.
I agree with bennojr-- they set that booking parameter to collect on no-shows, late cancellations or changes to booking. Reservation fees and slaps-on-the-hand up front.
And then..... add 2 adults @ $16.00 each because system only recognizes minimum set at 2 adult fees.
$46 initial charges for a senior soloist.
$32 refunded to credit card within couple of days.
I agree with bennojr-- they set that booking parameter to collect on no-shows, late cancellations or changes to booking. Reservation fees and slaps-on-the-hand up front.
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton
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