Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Winter Camping Symposium.
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WhiteWolf |
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awbrown |
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Minnesotian |
Damn it. Can’t go now. And it looks like snow this year. Bummer. Have fun everyone. |
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WhiteWolf |
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Jaywalker |
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Arcola |
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DanCooke |
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Minnesotian |
I am going to try and make it this year. Looking forward to it. |
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RainGearRight |
Silly question, if only going for the day do I have to register? Is there a fee for one day? Nm I actually read a little and found the info I was looking for. See you all there! |
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awbrown |
quote WhiteWolf: "Weather seems to be trending towards a more wood stove friendly weekend. :O)" Any update on the weather forecast? |
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WhiteWolf |
From the latest discussion from NWS in Duluth-- The current GEFS ensembles continues to mention between 1 to 3" of total snowfall accumulation across the Northland. However, the consensus blends are indicating between 2 to 5" over northwest Wisconsin due to the shift in the GFS. I would take this with a grain of salt until the models come into better agreement, especially considering the waffling of the models with the latest handful of runs. Regardless- a big change is coming-- Conditions will improve Friday afternoon in terms of snowfall, but once the system departs, much colder air will settle into the region. Low temperatures Saturday morning may drop into the middle to upper teens for much of northeast Minnesota, with lower 20s over northwest Wisconsin. Winds will remain from the northwest, so some lake effect precipitation will be possible from the Bayfield Peninsula southeast to the Gogebic range Friday through Saturday. Temperatures will remain cool into next week. Expect a warm up early-mid NOV. Wish I had my hot tent ready... |
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awbrown |
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Soledad |
WhiteWolf, don't worry about being cold, there will be lots of welcoming hot tents to keep you warm. We will fire up the sauna on Wednesday, I bet it will get a lot of use this year! |
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WhiteWolf |
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awbrown |
quote PortageKeeper: "quote awbrown: "I'll be there as I am every year. It's a great get together with lots of other like minded folks. I love it. That is Brian Maruska, master stove builder. The hub caps are actually Pyrex glass custard cups. It was one of Brian's attempts to create see through windows in his stoves to enjoy the view of the burning fire. However, I think they got covered by smoke fairly quickly. |
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Kaycee |
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PortageKeeper |
quote awbrown: "I'll be there as I am every year. It's a great get together with lots of other like minded folks. I love it. What's the idea of the 'hub caps' on those stove doors? Haven't seen that before. |
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Kaycee |
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Soledad |
There are used tents as well if you are interested in going that route. There are wool clothing vendors, toboggan and pulk sled vendors, a photography vendor a couple of canoe gear vendors (Cooke Custom Sewing, Frost River and Kondos) I even heard that there will even be a Bohemian gypsy wondering around smiling and selling her jewelry :) Maybe someone should add a vendor page to the website? |
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bobbernumber3 |
I don't know if that would be a good thing or something to hide from this group get-together?? Just asking before I commit to anything. Free beer is an attraction, though. |
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Soledad |
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Kaycee |
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WhiteWolf |
Are there items for purchase from vendors?? Mostly interested in Snowtrekker and 4Dog stoves (I understand those items would be quite difficult to transport and make/models etc) -- just asking/curious. |
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Kaycee |
Depending on how I feel I may be in 1800's clothing. KC |
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Soledad |
Last year, there were a lot of wood stoves, though it was pretty warm that weekend. |
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RainGearRight |
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awbrown |
"Wood smoke, wool and weirdos," as we say. |
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awbrown |
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WhiteWolf |
quote Jaywalker: "quote WhiteWolf: "Plan on being there. Can't wait to meet like minded people that enjoy winter as much as I do-- especially when most people don't like winter. Thanks. |
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awbrown |
quote WhiteWolf: " 24 hour chance of 1" and 2" snow accumulating respectively ending 7am FRI. Bit of a surprise when we got up Friday to 5" and it snowed all day. That made for a fun and memorable weekend, for sure! |
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Soledad |
It is always great to meet folks from BWCA.com at this event. Kaycee, I am looking forward to seeing your tent. Did you have it set up last year? |
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WhiteWolf |
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awbrown |
quote WhiteWolf: "Weather seems to be trending towards a more wood stove friendly weekend. :O)" That will be great. I love the smell of the wood smoke when all the stoves are fired up. |
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mcspin50 |
quote awbrown: "No problems with campers and there are quite a few women there. One even has her own "girlie" tent. That looks fabulous! I suppose it's extra insulation too. |
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Jaywalker |
quote WhiteWolf: "Plan on being there. Can't wait to meet like minded people that enjoy winter as much as I do-- especially when most people don't like winter. My Snowtrekker had been a demo at the WCS a few years ago. I got it after with a small floor model discount and no wait. Not sure if he'll still do that, but he may be glad to sell the ones he has for show there. |
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Arcola |
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