Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Quetico Afficionados :: First Northern Quetico entry for me
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joewildlife |
I'll report back later...but I'm looking forward to the trip to the north side of Quetico. I've been to Woodland Caribou and Wabakimi and love the remoteness and lack of people in those parks. But with it comes a lot more travel and expense, and logistic challenges. The downside at both is you can be in the middle of the par and see a powerboat, a cabin, or have a float plane land on "your lake". Northern Quetico "might" be the best of all worlds for a Provincial Park, we'll see! Joe |
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AdamXChicago |
joewildlife: "Adam, I wonder what the status of the Grail is? That’s a good question, Joe. Think I’ll start a new thread with that topic. Let me know how your experience is on the north side. I’ve got over 20 trips in the northern half of the park under my belt, but still doing another one a week or so after you get out. Would welcome your thoughts. AdamX Edit: see the Ted Lake thread for the Grail info |
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Gaidin53 |
To be honest though after really studying the Quetico the North has a lot to offer. I’m planning on bringing the wife and daughter next year and I just think the Northern routes are a bit easier and a little less gnarly. Give them that step up from the BWCA and work them into the change a little easier. Ryan |
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AdamXChicago |
Have a safe trip guys. AdamX |
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joewildlife |
for a fall trip I went in through Beaverhouse, to Quetico lake EP. my sherpa wasn't much up to the task so we took it easy, going down to Jean for a few days, and then over to Jesse for a few more. It was a great 10 day trip. Never donned a rainsuit, had fish every night. Son caught his first grand slam. Joe |
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Gaidin53 |
Sounds like a great trip! This was the year I was really glad I had a well set up and awesome rainfly Ryan |
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joewildlife |
The lakes in Northern Quetico are big! Pike are big too. Joe |
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joewildlife |
I'm excited about experiencing the northern part or Quetico! I wonder how many additional US paddlers are doing the same thing. It's a bit easier to cross the border now that a negative covid test isn't needed within 72 hours of the crossing. Joe |
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sns |
They were, however, making life hard for a group towing a motorboat. Those guys had been in and out of their vehicle (while waiting in line) enough that I found the extra scrutiny they received from Canada Customs unsurprising. Off we went; entered Stanton Bay. |
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tumblehome |
Of all the campsites I was on, all but one had not been used for a long time. I can’t wait to go back. Probably this year. Tom |
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AdamXChicago |
BTW: We had Russell all to ourselves for 3.5 days. Never had that happen before. Four star campsite across from falls is drying out. Tent pads are ok; fireplace area still mushy, but no longer under water, on 6/17. AdamX |
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joewildlife |
Fishing below the flowages was the way to go! We ate fish every night we were NOT on Pickerel. Couldn't catch a fish on that lake. Reminds me of Agnes. Clear water, big lake, and just didn't score. Portages were all in great shape. Campsites were in great shape, most haven't been used in a couple years. Lots of firewood everywhere. Water was high, of course. Joe |
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Jackfish |
Glad you had a great trip. What did you think of the Staircase Portage? That thing put a few beads of sweat on my brow a few years back! |