We outfitted through Rockwood Lodge Outfitters near Grand Marais and paddled in off of Poplar Lake, entering the wilderness at entry point 47, Lizz Lake. We paddled through Caribou Lake and portaged into Horseshoe where we base-camped. On Monday, we did a loop trip from Horseshoe through Allen, Jump, and Gaskin Lakes and back to Horseshoe. On Tuesday, the winds, rain, and cold kept us in camp. On Wednesday, we paddled into Vista Lake, my personal favorite, and explored its coves, fingers, and islands thoroughly. We walked the portage trails to Misquah and Jake lakes without boats. We then paddled a little way down the South Brule River before returning to camp. Thursday we paddled back out the way we came in, but in the rain.