I was nervious about planning a westerdly rought considering the pervaling wind was from the west. Our entire trip could be a big disaster with heavy winds considering the direction Knife runs. We lucked out and had the wind at our back all day.

Portage 731 started our day, and I follow the philosophy of, if it has water and a canoe will float, skip the portage. 731 was short and quick, and the weather hadn't turned on us yet...

The weather turned on is, the Rain came, and wasn't to hard most of the time, it wouldn't stop. Chilled and miserable a fire and tacos under a tarp helped, setting up tents in the rain didn't...

Ottertrack Lake, Knife Lake