Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: 2020 Ice Condidtions
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Pinetree |
mirth: "GopherAdventure: "I was planning on heading in via Moose for MLK weekend. I hope conditions get a little better before then. Maybe Wood will have to be my backup plan, or Parent.... Usually sled dogs run it quite often. Forest service probably would know if being used. |
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ForestDuff |
Not to mention the fishing parts of your videos are also fun to watch. Hard to believe we were up just three weeks ago, so much has changed in the world since then. But we enjoyed our one night stay at your place and the next four days in your backyard. It is really nice to be able to bring the hound along and have a place that will accept dogs. She was a bit confused, but settled in nicely. Hopefully with the short stay the amount of wookie fur left behind was minimal. I hope things for all the resorts and outfitters returns to normal sooner than later. Thanks again! |
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GopherAdventure |
Mirth, did they have a sign at Moose advising against travel on the ice? Tony |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Jaywalker: "Sounds like setting up tents on the ice is off the menu for a while. Question is at what point will there be enough crust to allow good sized snow shoes to pass over without breaking into the slush?" The high winds and colder temps have done a lot in the last 24 hours. We were out all day today and snowshoes and skis kept us completely slush free. Hopefully we can get some cold and avoid more snow for a little while. Andy |
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Jaywalker |
I just love these update videos. Thank you for the updates. |
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Pinetree |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Almost no slush, and the slush we found wasn't very deep. Just need to get some more cold weather before we get more snow. Andy |
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Mocha |
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Pinetree |
Tuscarora Outfitters: "Yes that is what I like,also winter camping than on the lakes you don't even know you are pulling a sled.Pinetree: "Tuscarora Outfitters: "It's looking like winter is going to stay strong going into the end of March. Last weekend's warm temps, and the rain we had mid-week, have created the best travel conditions of the season.March may be my favorite month,nice hard pack skiing on lakes and in the woods at times. Long days and light jacket for skiing and no mosquitoes. |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
The melt is on up here, forecast looks pretty good for chipping away at the snow and ice. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy in these crazy times. Here's what it looks like at the end of the trail as of April 1st. April 1st on the Gunflint Trail Andy |
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GopherAdventure |
Tony |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Strange to have these closures without the smell of smoke in the air.... Spring/Winter Update Andy |
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Gadfly |
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schweady |
Tuscarora Outfitters: "April 1st on the Gunflint Trail Excellent video. Well produced and edited. Thanks. |
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Soledad |
Troutfarmer : "Hi there, I’m going winter camping in 2 weeks and am wondering what the ice thickness is likely to be. Our auger can handle about 34”. I assume we’re ok? We will be somewhere mid to upper gunflint, depending on conditions. Thanks!" The Ely side may have more ice. A friend was on Farm Lake the past weekend and said that he almost needed his extension but had a couple inches to spare. |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Andy |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Gunflint Trail Update, February 25th Andy |
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Pinetree |
Tuscarora Outfitters: "It's looking like winter is going to stay strong going into the end of March. Last weekend's warm temps, and the rain we had mid-week, have created the best travel conditions of the season.March may be my favorite month,nice hard pack skiing on lakes and in the woods at times. Long days and light jacket for skiing and no mosquitoes. Thanks for the reports. |
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SevenofNine |
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Mocha |
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GopherAdventure |
tg: "Thanks for the update Andy! Really look forward to your winter videos! Rich, You going up to the BW this winter? Conditions are looking a little better now... P.S.- we have got to get together for some paddling/fishing this coming season. Tony |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
The high winds are scouring the insulating snow off the lakes pretty well and some of the slush is starting to freeze up, combined with the colder weather this week I think everything is going to improve quite a bit. Andy |
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ZaraSp00k |
as it relates to skiing and snow shoeing |
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tg |
Rich aka tg |
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Pinetree |
Mocha: "omg! is Ada a nut or what! can't imagine staying upright on skis behind a snowmobile. looks like fun times." I know I can't anymore-well never could. Like flat surface skiing and going slow. |
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mirth |
My crew set foot on Flash, Snowbank, and Griddle. Flash had a few inches of slush under about a foot of snow with 8" of ice underneath the slush, although not in all places. We didn't stay long enough on Griddle due to how bad the slush was. Our time on Snowbank was short but it seemed to have similar slush conditions as Flash. |
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Jaywalker |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Skiing to Tuscarora (and some ice fishing) Andy |
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GopherAdventure |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
The last 9 days have been very typical early April weather, we've had few inches of snow, some rain, and some sun. The next week looks a little cooler than this week, with a decent chance of snow on Easter, so any hope of an early ice-out has vanished. April 10th on the Gunflint Trail Andy |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Gunflint Update -- Skiing to Bridal Falls Andy |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Gunflint Update Andy |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Even with the snow the trails into Tuscarora and Brant are still in really good shape because of winter campers (and us using them) and there are good paths across Round and Missing Link. Andy |
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mirth |
GopherAdventure: "I was planning on heading in via Moose for MLK weekend. I hope conditions get a little better before then. Maybe Wood will have to be my backup plan, or Parent.... Tony - I did not make it down to the put-in (either Northern Tier's or the official by La Tourell's) so I can't say if there was signage. The base staff were adamant that the ice was sketchy on Moose and they were not letting any crews head that way, period. I hope you find good solid ice! At least by MLK most of the activity by the base will be diminished to cabin weekends and dogsled treks. |
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Gadfly |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Andy |
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Gadfly |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
This week's update is pure fishing. Andy |
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Troutfarmer |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Gunflint Trail Conditions Update Andy |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Pinetree: "Tuscarora Outfitters: "It's looking like winter is going to stay strong going into the end of March. Last weekend's warm temps, and the rain we had mid-week, have created the best travel conditions of the season.March may be my favorite month,nice hard pack skiing on lakes and in the woods at times. Long days and light jacket for skiing and no mosquitoes. I forgot to mention! The crust skiing is incredible right now, you can go for miles. Andy |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Andy |
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Gadfly |
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Soledad |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Tuscarora, Missing Link, and Seagull have significant slush. Although it's not super deep on the big parts of the lakes, it is very widespread. Andy |
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RainGearRight |
We were able to set up on the ice right near shore but tromping down the snow but by the last day the slush/water was encroaching. Ill give an update this weekend. |
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RainGearRight |
Got worse as we drilled holes but crusted up as you packed the slush down witb snowshoes. Water hole was a disaster. Fishing was slower than previous years but we still caught fish. |
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Gadfly |
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Tuscarora Outfitters |
Here's what it looks like on Round, the Kek, and Sag: Feb. Gunflint Trail Update Andy |