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Jack Frost Loop
by XvXBrAnDoNXvX

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 07/24/2009
Entry & Exit Point: Baker Lake (EP 39)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 2
Day 2 of 5
Saturday, July 25, 2009

After it had rained all night we came outta the tent hoping that the mosquito's weren't that bad out. But are hopes were shut down very shortly after that. But had to deal with to pack up camp and set out on our 2nd day. We did a 80 rod portage into a small part of the Temperance River. Now the Dreaded 240 rod portage from the Temperance River into South Temperance Lake. With everything being wet from the rain including our gear. Once again the Mosquito's were attacking in full force! It was getting to the point where I literally was going crazy!. I have never experienced mosquitoes that bad in my entire life and probably never will again. After getting that portage done as quickly as possible.. I was so glad it was over with. We rested up for a bit and ate a snack. As were getting in the canoe to head off across South Temperance Lake my buddy Josh fell in the water and got both of his shoes wet. Not being prepared neither of us brought spares. Once we got across the lake to the next portage into North Temperance Lake. I fell in the water and got my shoes wet. As we were doing that same portage I found a a pair of sandals! Saved me. Then when we got the end there was another pair. It was like someone was looking out for us...lol! Thanks to whoever dropped them. Truly saved our feet on this trip! As we paddled across North Temperance Lake we figured we would try to find a site there. Rain was coming in so we didnt wanna get stuck out on the lakes in a down poor. We found a spot. Did some fishing for a bit. Then it started raining pretty hard so it was an early night!

Temperance River Lake, North Temperance Lake, South Temperance Lake