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gsfisher13
01/08/2020 09:42PM
 
Here for another year.
 
w_w_w_31
01/02/2020 03:57PM
 
Still here, just a lot further away from the playground of the BW currently - Colorado.

dave



 
BnD
01/02/2020 03:57PM
 

Still here once in a while.
 
Bushwacker
01/02/2020 04:50PM
 

Still here...
 
BWPaddler
01/03/2020 01:26PM
 
Still hanging in here! No overnight paddle trips in 2019, just local waters. I cannot believe I said that. Where did the year go? 2020's gotta be better!
 
bhouse46
01/07/2020 06:18PM
 

Still paddling and planning for many trips, one of which will happen.
 
dogwoodgirl
01/07/2020 06:02PM
 

Still here...got to introduce my grandsons to the Bdub last summer! Planning a 10-14 day trip with my son next summer, and partial retirement looming. Looks like a good year.



 
bwcasolo
01/28/2020 12:49PM
 

hello all, yep still lurking. heading to texas soon. looking forward to our new travels and destinations, it's a HUGE country.
oh, i'll be parked at campsites up north this year with my solo, tandem, mountain bikes as well.
we plan on driving around Superior, pulling our home on wheels.
another trip to moab utah, for some tremendous mtbiking, and then off to california to see carol's friends.
have a great, safe paddling season, and when you see our tab, stop in for a beverage. cheers :)

 
Canoearoo
01/04/2020 05:07PM
 
I'm here dreaming of next summer's trips
 
poobah
01/01/2020 12:24PM
 
Present! I hope everybody has an amazing and memorable 2020!

 
msnature
01/07/2020 09:24PM
 
Here! Planning a luxury trip this year. Any suggestions on resorts/cabins next to the BWCA? We've done Kawishiwi Lodge a couple times now. Great place but looking for new adventures.
 
bapabear
01/24/2020 09:25AM
 

Wow over three weeks into the new year and I've just checked in. I guess that says it all. No complaints here. Just full of hope for a new year.

Been a while since I've BW tripped or since my canoe has touched water, but life is looking good. Turn 70 this year and have put some cancer issues behind me with one still ongoing, but under control. Lower back problems are showing improvement and have been talking with the old canoe partner about a trip this year. No set plan at this time.

We have gone round and round about how to do this and this stubborn Norwegian is saying if this might be my last trip I want to actually enjoy the portage, paddle, camp experience from different places like we used to. The last few years I've gotten into improving my photography and would plan this trip around taking my gear and having a blast that way.

2020 is a work in progress as am I. Still love getting out my paddling CDs from the One Match Band and singing along. I guess my singing is a work in progress too.

Have a great year all.
 
IndyScouters
01/07/2020 09:06PM
 

Checking in! Boy Scout trip planned for July. Three groups - one group will be approximately an 80 mile (paddle and portage) trip, one group focused on fishing and the last group going to Johnson Falls and some Canada viewing. Can't wait to introduce a bunch more people to this awesome area!

 
RetiredDave
01/07/2020 07:08PM
 
This is a great site and I'm thrilled to be part of it.


Solo to the Gunflint side for the first time last September and I think I might try it again this year. Or maybe the west side again. Who knows? Happy paddling everyone!


Dave
 
schwartyman
01/07/2020 01:42PM
 

Present. Still a winter trip on the to do list and lots of ice fishing left, but looking forward to open water season nonetheless!
 
UPBoy
01/03/2020 10:00AM
 

UPBOY is still around and doing fine. Will make the 70th trip around the sun in March, but still expect to make at least three BW trips this year. Looking forward to tripping with the grandkids now.
 
Pilgrimpaddler
01/08/2020 08:32AM
 
I'm not there - so I must be here.
 
Big Tent
01/02/2020 09:31PM
 
Hanging out here, planning my first solo sometime in early September.

 
MichiganMan
01/02/2020 10:00PM
 

MichiganMan here as well. Great thread! I'll be heading back to the Q in 2020, not sure when or where. But I literally think about the Q every single day. Amazing the grip that place can have on one's soul.

Good luck Spartan2 with the surgery from a fellow Spartan. Prayers headed your way.
 
VaderStrom
01/03/2020 10:06AM
 

The force is strong in this thread. My goal is to use three new entry points this season.

Happy New Year to all!


 
chessie
01/03/2020 10:46AM
 

Vertical, and hoping for a nice, long BW trip this summer. Happy New Year all!
 
WhiteWolf
01/20/2020 12:40PM
 
BeaV: "Yup...here. I'm second on the left, back row, hanging out with some good paddle friends as we put 2019 to bed a little early. Good year with lots of fun!



Hey paddle friends - jump in and ID yourselves with this photo if you want.
"



I'am still here no matter what BeaV has up his sleeve!!! To the right of BeaV in this pic...
 
Hawbakers
01/08/2020 10:54AM
 
I am still here, but I need to stop by more often this year. My husband and I have plans to get out in May. Nothing definite right now but its in the plans this year.

Last year, we bought a cabin near Ely and spent a lot of time moving and settling in that we did not get a trip in last year. Might still try to do some ice fishing on Snowbank before my fishing license expires.

Looking forward to 2020 and hanging out with some of you!
 
Zulu
01/01/2020 02:29PM
 

Happy New Year! I hope 2020 is a great year for everyone’s trips and adventures!
 
Blatz
01/01/2020 03:06PM
 

Here
 
RunningFox
01/01/2020 03:35PM
 

Up and taking nourishment.
 
CoffeeInTheWoods
01/07/2020 09:18AM
 
Counting down the days til Ice out! Planning four trips this year:
Late May with some newbie (3-night): thinking Cummings Lake area.
June with my sons (7-night): Malberg-Makwa-Adams loop via Kawishiwi Lake.
July solo (4-night): Wood Lake.
August with my daughters (4-night): Clearwater-Alder sloop.
 
jmchev
01/07/2020 09:36AM
 
Newish to the forum, hoping it will get me through these long Winters. I have an annual trip in June and possibly 2 more throughout the Summer.
 
ducks
01/17/2020 05:36PM
 

Still around lurking, but not posting nearly as much as I used to. Having a one year old at age 48 is tiring, but we love introducing Bruin to the outdoors.

 
PeacefulPaddler
01/07/2020 10:10AM
 
I hope you will come back soon with your new hips. I had new hip replaced and neck disc surgery a few years ago. One year later I was carrying the pack again. I have my fingers crossed that you will be soon back to your former self.
I hope to get up there another time this year. This discussion thread is so motivational and heart-warming.
Best wishes all.
 
mr.barley
01/23/2020 01:06PM
 
L.T.sully: "
Still alive from less than scenic Groton, CT these days. Here's a pic from the summit of Mt. Adams in NH last summer. "

It's a rare LT Sully sighting!
 
leag
01/28/2020 09:05AM
 

Still Here!
 
MinnesotaJenny
01/07/2020 04:45PM
 

 
LamboSleeper
01/21/2020 12:50PM
 
LamboSleeper is alive and well in southern WIsconsin.

I feel a Q trip in my bones for this New Year.
 
BigOarDeal
01/14/2020 02:34PM
 
Here! Planning to tackle the Angleworm portage in May or June!
 
plumbbob
02/15/2020 04:28PM
 
Checking in. Still around. Gained a few more pounds and a couple more more metal parts. Would love to do a trip but I think it's going to be a camp ground trip or cabin trip. Don't think my body will allow me to go into the back country anymore.
 
Winemaker
01/07/2020 09:42PM
 

What, Who? Ahh, I was sleeping and you guys woke me up. Wow, you are still here??? Hummm.....
 
MN_Lindsey
01/18/2020 01:44PM
 
MN Family still here!


I've been focusing much of my attention on hiking + finishing the Superior Hiking Trail, and will finish this year! [YEAH]


We also have a BWCA trip planned this summer with friends + all the kids (3-15 yrs).
That should be fun.



 
gymcoachdon
01/08/2020 01:04PM
 
2020 plan is for my longest solo, 14 nights in Quetico. Probable entry through Pickerel on the 6th or 7th of June.

 
QuietWaters
01/08/2020 01:55PM
 

Unfortunately, no trips planned for 2020.
 
Mickeal
01/08/2020 03:36PM
 

Going to be a great year. Have two BW trips and one to Alaska scheduled this year.



 
mutz
01/08/2020 09:26PM
 
Alive and well but no tripping this year.
 
moosewatcher
01/08/2020 10:16PM
 
Quietly here. Did not post too many times this year, but I check the site about five times a week. Always impressed at how many people are on this site and have been for years. Also glad to see all the new people joining.

Planning on two trips for sure, and maybe a third, in 2020.
 
Sjlubner
01/08/2020 10:35PM
 

2020 will be great, but open water is the last thing on my mind right now.
 
housty9
01/09/2020 05:08PM
 
Here and planning 2020 trips, happy paddling.
 
schweady
01/01/2020 11:00AM
 
Cheers to a great 2020!








Day trip to Winchell Lake - July 2019

 
GraniteCliffs
01/01/2020 01:03PM
 
Yep, still kicking. Plans underway for four trips to the Q.
 
Basspro69
01/01/2020 12:59PM
 

Present and accounted for, Wishing everyone a great year !
 
butthead
01/01/2020 01:09PM
 



Still lookin around!


butthead
 
TuscaroraBorealis
01/01/2020 01:37PM
 

 
jillpine
01/01/2020 01:53PM
 

Happy New Year and New Decade!

(p.s. - it's really nice seeing all the mugs!)


 
Tomcat
01/01/2020 02:10PM
 

 
saltdog
01/01/2020 03:37PM
 

Looking forward to our next trip
 
KevinL
01/01/2020 04:01PM
 
Still kicking around myself.
 
giddyup
01/01/2020 05:38PM
 
Sticking around another year, looking forward to paddling weather.
 
bwcadan
01/01/2020 05:49PM
 
Still here: The good news is the fact that days are now getting longer. Tripping coming sooner.
 
andym
01/01/2020 05:59PM
 
Present and looking forward to getting back to Ely 2 or 3 times this summer and fall. Not sure about camping plans yet but we tend not to set those up until the spring after our work meetings get clearer.
 
HayRiverDrifter
01/01/2020 07:46PM
 

Present.

 
Spartan2
01/01/2020 09:05PM
 

The Spartans are still here. We have our reservation for a cabin at Rockwood again this coming summer. Anna wants to be sure she gets a trip up north before she heads off to college.


In the meantime, I will be having open heart surgery in four weeks, so I think there will be a lot of recuperation and rehab after that is accomplished.



 
billconner
01/01/2020 07:21PM
 
Still here!
 
4keys
01/01/2020 07:55PM
 
Still here! No set plans other than to get up there. Trying to enjoy winter outdoor activities in the meantime.

 
unshavenman
01/01/2020 09:19PM
 

Happy New Years everyone, and here's sending you positive thoughts and prayers Spartan 2 on our upcoming surgery.

 
Northwoodsman
01/01/2020 10:41PM
 
Looking forward to another year for BWCA tripping. Hope to get one trip in this year.
 
KarlBAndersen1
01/02/2020 07:20AM
 
Here - until I'm kicked out.

First trip 10 June. We go in Kawishiwi Lake.

 
blutofish1
01/02/2020 08:50AM
 
Still here
 
Spartan2
01/02/2020 12:34PM
 
RedLakePaddler: "
Happy New Year to all. Sitting at the Mayo hopefully waiting for a good report on my CLL. Planning for as many trips as I can."

I hope you got a good report. And I wanted to say I really like that photo!
 
mrballast
01/28/2020 06:41PM
 
Yo.


Still here. Still trippin. No plans to spare the rod...or reel this year.
 
luft
02/19/2020 04:39AM
 
I'm here.


Nothing new with me. Still paddling as much as I can with my job's restrictive rules for how much time off I can have between mid May and mid September.
 
Wables
01/03/2020 01:08AM
 
I’m here! Got a Q LT trip planned for early June and a geezer Basswood trip in July planned for a virgin friend. Maybe one more in August with the kids.
 
46plymouth
01/03/2020 02:11AM
 
Here looking at a trip sometime this year

 
snakecharmer
01/03/2020 07:20AM
 

Here...and there.
 
thegildedgopher
01/03/2020 10:13AM
 
The gopher abides.


Ely area for trout fishing day trips in February, 3rd annual Gunflint Trail trip with my soon-to-be 13 year old son in early June.


Wishing all good things to everyone in 2020!
 
Bearpath9
01/04/2020 05:36PM
 
Present. Have one trip planned, and wondering if I can get away with another since I will be retired this summer. Have to score some major hubby points, Ima thinkin'.
 
hobbydog
01/04/2020 05:36PM
 

Happy New Year



 
Jeriatric
01/05/2020 09:19PM
 
I'm still around for a least one more cycle.

 
JJ47
01/05/2020 09:44PM
 
Here!
 
JimmyJustice
01/05/2020 09:58AM
 
BeaV: " "
Thanks for posting BeaV. As you know, I'm on the far right and looking forward to an epic 2020. Lets Go!!!
 
thlipsis29
02/15/2020 10:21PM
 
Still lurking as always.
 
Driftless
01/20/2020 12:57PM
 
Here!
 
mnrackhunter
01/22/2020 03:33PM
 
Here, but pretty busy ????
 
GeoFisher
01/27/2020 08:43PM
 
Very, VERY late to the party...........

GeoFisher still here. Been extremely busy.

Headed back to Camp Quetico in September.
 
cowdoc
01/18/2020 07:58PM
 

Still here... making a wake. Kicking around the R word.
 
nooneuno
01/18/2020 08:33PM
 
cowdoc: "
Still here... making a wake. Kicking around the R word. "

Ruck sac
Rutabaga
Rain gear
Rapids
Rod and reel

Just don’t say recliner....
 
Rockwood
01/07/2020 08:57AM
 
Hello fellow paddlers - we are excited for a new year. Added a couple new canoes in the 16' range, hopefully the day trippers will appreciate the lighter weight. I'm planning a trip from Gunflint Lake to Rose in May, solo or maybe a friend from the cities will come up. Cannot wait for open water!


 
QueticoMike
01/07/2020 09:28AM
 
I’m still around waiting for spring!
 
djwillco
01/18/2020 11:54PM
 
On life # nine, but still sluggin' away! Starting to look forward to a sping trip!
 
Me2012
02/19/2020 10:54PM
 
Here and looking forward to soft water again.
 
The Lorax
01/19/2020 07:21AM
 
I'm a little late, but I'm here.
 
bojibob
01/23/2020 11:48AM
 
Not Dead Yet!


Hope you all have a wonderful 2020 and paddling season.....


Breaks my heart I had to give it up
 
SinglePortage
01/07/2020 09:45AM
 
I've got a crazy year ahead. Four trips planned to the bw and a three week through hike of the Wind River Range.
 
PappyCase
01/07/2020 09:49AM
 
Present! Busy planning my next trip!
 
hikerchick
01/07/2020 09:52AM
 
I am brand new to the forum and this will be our first but definitely not last trip to the BWCA. We will try for a week long trip in September and this forum has been SO HELPFUL in my planning process. Thanks everyone and Happy New Year.
 
movington
01/07/2020 10:10AM
 
After taking 2019 off due to my son's wedding, which was in the fall when we are usually on a BWCA trip, I'm looking forward to another great September trip with my son and some of his friends. This year we're going to do the Cross Bay to Poplar route. 4 days 3 nights. The plan is for the first night on Long Island Lake, the second night on Winchell Lake and the last night on Caribou Lake. I can't wait. I hear this is a great route. Happy 2020 to all.
 
hooky
01/07/2020 10:52AM
 

Still here, but probably not going to do a back country paddle in the BWCA this year.

Memorial day timeframe will see my wife and me on Isle Royale with some time in Grand Marais or maybe something on the Gunflint for a night or two.

The only paddling trip on the docket so far is six days on the Upper Missouri through White Canyon and the Badlands.



 
ChiTrader
01/07/2020 03:36PM
 
Happy New Year, everyone,


In 2019 I got back on track with two BWCAW trips, which offset my 2018 shutout. Wanted to schedule a 5-day solo last year, but couldn't find the right five days around other obligations. I'll be studying my maps to find an area I've yet to visit and add those lakes to my career "visited lakes" list.


Good luck, good weather, good fishing to all in 2020 and remember that safety always comes first.


Chris Norbury
 
Arkansas Man
01/07/2020 10:37AM
 

Still here...
 
boonie
01/23/2020 12:53PM
 
bojibob: "Not Dead Yet!

Hope you all have a wonderful 2020 and paddling season.....

Breaks my heart I had to give it up"

Good to hear from you!
 
HighnDry
01/19/2020 11:19AM
 

Still here and looking forward to the upcoming paddling season. Lots of plans in the works.
 
Spartan2
01/17/2020 10:02PM
 
ducks: "Still around lurking but not posting nearly as much as I used to. Having a 1 year old at age 48 is tiring. But we love introducing Bruin to the outdoors.
"

Oh, ducks! How can that baby be 18 months old already?? He is so cute, and it seems that Bruin is a suitable name. He looks quite tough and ready to tackle the wilderness! Thanks for posting a photo--I have been wondering how he was growing.
 
CampSR
01/24/2020 12:16AM
 
Here, here! Cheers!
 
kavdvm
01/07/2020 02:22PM
 
Still here - didn't get to the BWCA this past year. I went to the mountains instead, but planning to be back this year!
 
Spartan2
01/24/2020 07:26AM
 
bojibob: "Not Dead Yet!

Hope you all have a wonderful 2020 and paddling season.....

Breaks my heart I had to give it up"

I wondered if we would hear from you.! Glad to know that you are still with us!
 
Sierra1
01/07/2020 05:35PM
 
Hello Everyone,
It’s been a very long last three years and I haven’t been as active as I should have been. Many health issues tended to ruin my best made plans. The trip I made in 2017 ended with a 9 day in the hospital for acute renal failure. After that the doc said no more trips. That really was a hit to the ——... Anyway I’m back to the board and am looking forward to offering advice and helping others where I can with my many years of experience.


To everyone headed north to the BWCAW for their trips this year enjoy the heck out of them and don’t forget to take that portage break to take some pictures.
 
lundojam
01/07/2020 07:32PM
 
Here!
 
SINCE1975
01/07/2020 08:59PM
 

Still in the game..
 
Boppasteveg
01/20/2020 07:02AM
 

Looking forward to my first solo in 2021!
 
OldGuystilltripping
01/22/2020 11:21PM
 
Still hanging around planning the next trip.
 
boonie
01/28/2020 03:24PM
 
I was just sitting here the other day wondering "where's Curt?" Have fun!
 
topperone
01/08/2020 12:58AM
 
present




 
Spartan2
01/08/2020 07:36AM
 
dogwoodgirl: "msnature: "Here! Planning a luxury trip this year. Any suggestions on resorts/cabins next to the BWCA? We've done Kawishiwi Lodge a couple times now. Great place but looking for new adventures."
Tuscarora and Rockwood both have cabins..."

So does Moose Track Adventure, Clearwater Lodge. We love Rockwood, but they filled up quickly this year.
 
Waterstrider
01/07/2020 11:58PM
 
Happy New Year! Can't wait for the next canoeing seasons.
 
pswith5
01/08/2020 08:46PM
 
I am here. But, been away from site for about ten days. That may be a record since I joined.
 
joshawes
01/09/2020 06:36PM
 
Its going to be a great year!


I will be getting permits for a week long trip in July and one for Labor day weekend.


Did I mention I am also going to St. John USVI too???


Feels good to be back in the forums.


See you guys on the portages/lakes.


;)



 
rtallent
01/11/2020 11:48AM
 

Here, too. Picture from 2019 trip to Greenmantle River in Wabakimi. From left: Hank Ostwald, Vern Fish, Danny Otto, and me (Mr. Squint)
 
straighthairedcurly
01/01/2020 12:04PM
 
Happy New Year! Planning a solo for late June and a trip with my husband in July.
 
fadersup
01/01/2020 12:40PM
 
Happy Canoe Year! Just kicked it off with a paddle on the Chicago River. All the best in 2020 to you all.
 
jcavenagh
01/01/2020 11:28AM
 
Present. A little worse for wear, but still kicking.
 
TomT
01/01/2020 11:35AM
 

Happy 2020 everyone. May the wind be at your backs.



 
Savage Voyageur
01/01/2020 11:43AM
 
Present and accounted for. I’m ready for a trip now.
 
boonie
01/01/2020 11:54AM
 
Happy New Year! Still alive and planning a new adventure.
 
adam
01/01/2020 12:02PM
 
Best wishes to all for the new year!

 
Wally13
01/01/2020 12:22PM
 

Happy New Years to all! Can't wait to get up north in June.



 
ghamer
01/01/2020 12:52PM
 

I'm here. Hoping for three trips again this year!

Happy New Year everyone!
 
Jaywalker
01/01/2020 12:12PM
 

Present and mostly accounted for. First BWCA trip in a couple weeks.

 
moosedoggie
01/01/2020 01:17PM
 
One more orbit around the sun complete. Looking to make it to the Q in mid-July.
 
walllee
01/01/2020 01:06PM
 

Alive and kicking....
 
SaganagaJoe
01/01/2020 01:23PM
 

Present. Happy New Year.
 
MidwestFirecraft
01/01/2020 09:45PM
 

Happy New Year to all! God willing, I have three week-long trips planned this year and one new family will be coming on the August trip!



 
Michwall2
01/01/2020 10:53PM
 
I am here. Looking forward to seeing what 2020 has in store. Hope yours is everything you need and a little bit more.


Mike
 
PuffinGin
01/02/2020 02:11AM
 
Still here as the new year and new decade begins. Best wishes to Spartan2 for your upcoming your surgery and subsequent rehab.


No wilderness camping trips planned for 2020 just as in recent past years. However, just starting to plan renting a cabin off Gunflint Trail in August with two former Quetico tripping partners and, I hope, their spouse who have never been in BWCA or Quetico. Planning on doing easy day trips into the BWCA. Seems somewhat ironic to me, but I'll having to rent a suitable tandem now that my Mohawk Solo14 is only canoe I have left after selling the rest over the last several years.


 
dicecupmaker
01/02/2020 04:46AM
 

Alive and scratching! Have 'phun' kids!!!
 
jb in the wild
01/13/2020 01:02AM
 
JB is still alive and kicking. Just got out of the hospital surgery number 10. I see many new names and a few old timers like me.

All I can say is, you live everyday, you only die once. Do what you can while you can. You don’t want to look back and say “ I wish I would have...”.


Me and the legend
 
Jackfish
01/02/2020 09:55AM
 

That's me on the right... enjoying a cold beverage with Wally13 at Octoberfest in Appleton, WI a couple years ago.


Happy New Year everyone!

 
canoe212
01/02/2020 10:11AM
 
I'm still here.
 
preacherdave
01/02/2020 11:03AM
 

Still here!
 
RedLakePaddler
01/02/2020 11:11AM
 

Happy New Year to all. Sitting at the Mayo hopefully waiting for a good report on my CLL. Planning for as many trips as I can.
 
Outdoorsfan69
01/02/2020 01:28PM
 
Present! And very much looking forward to 2020 BWCA trips. Possibly Finger Lake and another fall trip to Slim.
 
Stumpy
01/02/2020 01:29PM
 

Present
 
MikeinMpls
01/02/2020 01:56PM
 

I'm in.

Mike
 
bfurlow
01/02/2020 02:24PM
 
Here. Hope to get at least one trip in this year
 
DeanL
01/12/2020 11:42PM
 
I couldn't even find a pic from last years trip to share as they are still on my GoPro. I'm still checking in but haven't had much time to post anything. They boys want to go back to Insula this year so that's where we'll be in June. Happy paddling in 2020!
 
woodsandwater
01/02/2020 05:49PM
 

Present. Two trips being planned for next summer.

 
Twins87
01/15/2020 04:36PM
 
Still here. Still lurking more than posting. A little late to checking in as we just rang in the New Year in Dublin. As usual we have lots of time planned in canoe country for 2020 and we often add in long weekends when we can get away.


We'll be up at the end of the Gunflint Trail for Valentine's weekend and get in plenty of snowshoeing and skiing. Car camping in the Teardrop over Memorial Day weekend at Sawbill. 4th of July week somewhere... likely a canoe trip but maybe just Teardrop camping. I haven't planned it yet. Hubby & I may have to play rock, paper scissors for that one. I prefer full blown canoe trip and he's leaning towards Teardrop. Rockwood cabin week in August with friends from Chicago. Sept canoe trip with hubby & Luft out of Big Sag - looping through Red Rock and out American Point.


Getting excited about all of the trips just listing them... might have to pull out my maps when I get home from work tonight :-)


Happy New Year!









2019 Trip with Hubby, Luft & me - daytrip to Frost

 
sedges
01/02/2020 02:33PM
 

Kept in good paddling form on the local waterways though a year without a trip north. Plans for a 10 day solo off the end of the Gunflint Trail in mid-July 2020.

Happy New Year y'all.
 
Frenchy19
01/02/2020 03:15PM
 

Here. No trips yet planned, but they will happen.
 
Ausable
01/02/2020 06:14PM
 
I'm working on a few plans to get up north in 2020. One of them may actually happen! Happy New Year and safe travels, everyone.


Having a laugh at a friend's joke in 2019.

 
jillpine
01/02/2020 06:46PM
 
What great pictures - looking at them and the old song, These are Days, by Ten Thousand Maniacs going through my head.


May each of you enjoy a 2020 paddling season full of wonder and surprise, and fun making it happen.

 
jillpine
01/02/2020 06:52PM
 
Ausable: "I'm working on a few plans to get up north in 2020. One of them may actually happen! Happy New Year and safe travels, everyone.


Having a laugh at a friend's joke in 2019."

~love~
 
brux
01/02/2020 10:58PM
 
Yo
 
ckelley
01/02/2020 11:28PM
 
I'm here also. Looking forward to one trip for sure, but hoping to be able to get two in this year.
 
DownStrm
01/02/2020 11:13PM
 

Started it off right with a New Year's paddle on the Kishwaukee River in Illinois. Ten solo's enjoyed the river and each other's company. (Jack's Fork in picture)
 
DanCooke
01/02/2020 11:51PM
 

Present. hope to paddle in the BWCAW this summer and Fall. Latest paddle was south of here with an evil double blade.



 
Jackfish
01/03/2020 12:06AM
 
DanCooke: " Latest paddle was south of here with an evil double blade. "
That's ok. People make strange decisions when gravity is pulling them up instead of down.
 
Dodger
01/03/2020 06:46AM
 
Here. Mid September trip to the Basswood River.


Dodger.



 
onepaddleshort
01/03/2020 08:15AM
 

Still here. I have a new paddling partner hoping to make her first visit to the BW this summer/ fall.
 
printing
01/05/2020 02:32PM
 

Here, dreaming of canoeing already but can not complain with all the snow as that is another love in my life. Hoping to go on my first solo this coming season.
 
ILcdr
01/03/2020 10:23PM
 
Still here. Hoping to get a trip in this year after missing two years.
 
missmolly
01/04/2020 09:30AM
 
LindenTree: "
Linden is still here, and thinking about my next trip into the BW on my Steed.
"



So many great photos in this thread, but his one wins the Hoot and Holler Award for 2020.
 
LittoralZone
01/04/2020 11:15AM
 
Happy 2020 Adventures!


Crawford and I are eager to load up for this year's Q trip.
 
MHS67
01/04/2020 09:08PM
 

Still here. Would like to make a summer or early fall trip this year.
 
airmorse
01/04/2020 10:19PM
 
yogi59weedr: "Happy new year to everyone. May your live wells be full and your health be good enough to get you there and back again.

2019 was a bust for me. Started out on a high note, I received 8-day use motor permits for Basswood via Prairie. Thought I would be in good shape with a hip replacement on March 29. Low and behold I went back into the hospital on April 26 with a staph infection. Another hip replacement on April 27th. The Doctor came in the next day and says that this one is not going to work either. He had to go back in on April 29 and put in an antibiotic infused spacer to keep the area open while he killed the infection. I would not be able to walk again til he put in the new hip on July 29.

On top of that, when I left the hospital on May 6th, I had an IV. I had to inject myself with nine syringes of antibiotics per day. Over 400 in six weeks.

The hard part was I had to cancel my permits...except for 2. lol

I had my daughters hook up my boat to the truck and off to my buddy's in Minneapolis. Spent the night there and he hooked up the boat to his truck and off to Ely we went. We fished Basswood for two days and caught our limit of eyes and smallmouth. Drove back to Minneapolis, then on to illinois the next day. He had never been to the BWCA before. I'm sure he loaded up on Kaylins jerk minnow in pearl. The smallmouth were off the charts.

So, the point of this is... SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA DO WHAT YOU GOT TO DO. On December 31, I put 2019 to bed.

Before I went to bed, I mailed the paperwork back to my lawyer. Turns out the staple gun or staples were causing a staph infection on lots of people.

KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD. "

Wow!!!
 
wetcanoedog
01/04/2020 11:25PM
 
Sort of here, but it's all Plan B for now. Car camping and wandering around the SNF, telling myself this is what I would see if I got out of the canoe and looked around the woods. A few forest roads lead to possible lakes I could get into and camp without
having to portage or paddle too far.

Good to see the site is still going strong.




 
andym
01/05/2020 04:35AM
 
RedLakePaddler: "Thanks for the nice comments. My CLL has progress to to point I will need treatment. The good news is that it is treatable with oral drugs with good success. I should be able to continue paddling and tripping in the BWCA. I am fortunate that I live with in 400 miles of Mayo Clinic and get the best care in the world!"


Having had a related form of lymphoma (fNHL) I just wanted to wish you good luck with your treatment. As you said, the oral drugs have had good results for CLL. Glad you can keep paddling.

And good luck to Spartan2 on her surgery and to everyone else facing medical problems and recoveries to keep enjoying life and canoe country.
 
headwind
01/05/2020 02:35AM
 

After more than a year, I'm back!



 
mirth
01/06/2020 12:27AM
 
Tried to do this a few days ago but it was impossible to get the photo right from my phone. Photo was taken on 12/31/2019 between Flash and Griddle lakes just outside of the wilderness.


Boy Scout trip planned for mid July!



 
fishguts
01/06/2020 01:03AM
 

Reporting in. Don't know when I'm coming, but I'm coming. Just returned from Death Valley (in the background of Zulu's photo).

fishguts
 
Frenchy
01/13/2020 03:38PM
 
Happy New Year fellow Paddlers. Haven’t been on for a while but planning this years June trip and back into the saddle.
Hope everyone has had a Fun Winter so far.

 
Parnell
01/13/2020 08:27PM
 

Hi everyone... living the dream every year in the BWCA
 
nakor
01/13/2020 08:37PM
 
Still here.
 
nctry
01/13/2020 04:49PM
 
You got that right jb... frenchy, looks cold where your at. Haha!
 
Rapid Runner
01/07/2020 09:08AM
 



Still here, going in may or june after the nectar flow.



 
BigZig
01/07/2020 09:17AM
 
Still paddling around...Two trips planned this year but TBD on details.
 
Pinetree
01/07/2020 10:45AM
 
Wow 2020 and still active and moving.
I seen on facebook BWCA.com posted we have 7000 members? Wonder how many different people posted last year? Yes time to donate for 2020.
 
bordertrail
01/07/2020 11:04AM
 
Still kicking. Hopefully solo in June, Family trip in August, thinking of putting at Lake One.
 
oldgentleman
01/07/2020 01:01PM
 
I'm still around. Pretty well recovered and back in shape. Hoping for a June trip.
 
HangLoose
01/06/2020 04:11PM
 

I'm here...wishing I was there
 
L.T.sully
01/13/2020 08:32PM
 

Still alive from less than scenic Groton, CT these days. Here's a pic from the summit of Mt Adams in NH last summer.
 
crumpman
01/13/2020 07:51PM
 
A double hernia operation kept me away last year, but I am still kicking.
 
Duboly
01/13/2020 09:19PM
 
Present
 
WIPaddler
01/20/2020 12:33PM
 
Here. Planning a 2 week June WCPP with a fellow solo paddler and a solo Quetico trip in September
 
CCBBSpeckled
01/17/2020 10:36AM
 
Occasionally lurking.
 
naturboy12
01/17/2020 09:20AM
 

Hello 2020! Plotting my summer availability, its looking like an August trip for me this year. Checking out lots of options yet.
 
yogi59weedr
02/16/2020 12:13AM
 
Roger that.
Good to see the post plumbob.
I have resorted to the boat for a while.
And I still love it.
 
Buster
01/06/2020 07:56PM
 
I'm still kicking..
 
shawhh
01/06/2020 08:00PM
 
present and accounted for!
 
Captn Tony
02/16/2020 07:38AM
 
I'm alive & kicken. Have one trip planned for year so far.
 
pastorjsackett
01/06/2020 10:22PM
 

Right here like always.
 
HappyHuskies
02/19/2020 08:55AM
 
Here and enjoying winter in the BW, but also looking forward to the new paddling and hiking season!
 
Knoozer
01/24/2020 06:54PM
 
I'm still around, paddling or puddlin', June trip up the Gunflint planned, hopefully with my new solo stripper.
 
mboehme
01/07/2020 04:14PM
 
Still here - Quetico in late May
 
MississippiDan
01/17/2020 09:15PM
 
Here. Hopefully will make a couple of trips again this year.
 
FishGeek01
01/28/2020 11:34AM
 
Missing the snow down here in Central Indiana.... Anyone have any to share? Looks like another great annual trip with dad (PaddleIN) coming in August. Heading out through 27 to Jordan, then on to Sedative for our first PMA experience. this will make 13 or 14 trips for me, and several more for dad, he is the best paddling partner i could ask for.
 
benr0
01/07/2020 05:47PM
 
Count me in... Missed last year...
 
Grandma L
01/07/2020 06:47PM
 

Still here! Just moving a little more carefully and a lot slower!
 
soundguy0918
01/07/2020 07:40PM
 
Back after a two-year gap between trips. Planning a trip this July. Can't wait!
 
moray
01/07/2020 08:31PM
 
Here! Hopefully May and September trips this year. May might be my first solo!
 
OgimaaBines
01/27/2020 11:25AM
 

Boozhoo Everyone! Looking forward to a beautiful year outside.
 
HansSolo
01/07/2020 09:36PM
 

Still alive and paddling!

Hans Solo
 
dogwoodgirl
01/07/2020 11:56PM
 
msnature: "Here! Planning a luxury trip this year. Any suggestions on resorts/cabins next to the BWCA? We've done Kawishiwi Lodge a couple times now. Great place but looking for new adventures."


Tuscarora and Rockwood both have cabins...
 
520eek
01/14/2020 10:26PM
 

I'm still here! Yea!
 
mcsweem
01/10/2020 11:56AM
 
Jackfish: "
That's me on the right... enjoying a cold beverage with Wally13 at Octoberfest in Appleton, WI a couple years ago.

Happy New Year everyone! "

At least the guy next to you has a nice Jacket on. LOL

 
mcsweem
01/10/2020 11:54AM
 

Here
 
minnmike
01/11/2020 01:20PM
 
Still here. After many years it looks like no summer trip this year, going to France instead and maybe a few short car camping trips. But still gonna get my two trips in this fall.
 
Ragged
01/11/2020 01:52PM
 

Here and at attention, planning trips to the north, catching fish, and as always making things! Happy New Year to all!


 
airmorse
01/01/2020 10:23AM
 

Happy New Year Everyone.

A New Year a new decade.

I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year.

I'm planning on an early June solo, area to be determined.

Then hopefully a group trip in August. Or another solo if the group won't work out. Again area to be determined.


 
TrailZen
01/01/2020 05:15PM
 

Planning our 2020 10-day Quetico trip for late August/early September...

 
wrestlencanoe
01/01/2020 06:10PM
 

Present and looking forward to a June trip to Crooked.
 
carmike
01/01/2020 07:13PM
 

One of my favorite threads each year!

I'm here.



 
missmolly
01/02/2020 08:26AM
 
KarlBAndersen1: "Here - until I'm kicked out.
First trip 10 June. We go in Kawishiwi Lake.
"

So cool to see the grit that comes before your glorious knives!



I'm still here and here's my workshop, looking unlike Karl's, but I also shape it with steel and I'm working minerals too.



 
Bushman
01/02/2020 09:05AM
 
Looking forward to a great trip this year!
 
burrow1
01/02/2020 09:42AM
 
Here! No trip plans trip plans to bwca going to Canada fishing with my uncle.
 
BearBurrito
01/02/2020 01:25PM
 
I am present
 
nofish
01/02/2020 01:40PM
 
20 years ago I was told to go to college to find myself, I've been looking ever since. So far all I've found is this strange guy in the mirror that seems to keep getting older and older. I guess the search continues.
 
lindylair
01/02/2020 08:00PM
 

Oh I'm here alright...dang near every day. Planning a John entry for late May and hopefully a longer "epic" trip sometime this paddling season.
 
x2jmorris
01/05/2020 07:52AM
 
Happy New Year everyone!


My trips will be cut from 3 to 2 this year I think bc of an Alaskan trip taking the time place of one of my normal trips.
 
BeaV
01/05/2020 08:36AM
 
Yup...here. I'm second on the left, back row, hanging out with some good paddle friends as we put 2019 to bed a little early. Good year with lots of fun!


Hey paddle friends - jump in and ID yourselves with this photo if you want.

 
justpaddlin
01/02/2020 09:14PM
 
We're here too. The coonhound and I are getting more wrinkles and my knee hurts sometimes but we're here and paddling. Pic of me last summer and Zoey last month on one of our unusually warm December days...justpaddlin.


Wishing you all happiness and safe paddling in 2020.

 
sniffles333
01/03/2020 12:32PM
 

Still here. Happy 2020 all!
 
riverrunner
01/03/2020 12:28PM
 
Here and present


Hopefully the across the BWCA trip well happen this year
 
PVnRT
01/03/2020 12:34PM
 

Thanks to everyone for sage advice and thoughtful insight. See you in the funny papers.
 
Grizzlyman
01/03/2020 03:24PM
 
Still here kickin” around this piece of ground.... little bit older and shorter of breath.. :)
 
LindenTree
01/03/2020 07:20PM
 

Linden is still here, and thinking about my next trip into the BW on my Steed.

 
jhb8426
01/04/2020 01:50AM
 

Still upright and kickin'.

Wishing Spartan2 and RedLakePaddler good results.



 
30Smoke
01/04/2020 01:33AM
 

Here and hoping to be in the BWCA in June (Thomas) and Sept/Oct (Stuart). Hoping to catch up on my trip reports!
 
nctry
01/04/2020 07:04AM
 

Still kickin’ in 2020...
 
RedLakePaddler
01/04/2020 09:40AM
 
Thanks for the nice comments. My CLL has progress to to point I will need treatment. The good news is that it is treatable with oral drugs with good success. I should be able to continue paddling and tripping in the BWCA. I am fortunate that I live with in 400 miles of Mayo Clinic and get the best care in the world!
 
yogi59weedr
01/04/2020 12:48PM
 
Happy new year to everyone. May your live wells be full and your health be good enough to get you there and back again.

2019 was a bust for me. Started out on a high note, I received 8-day use motor permits for Basswood via Prairie. Thought I would be in good shape with a hip replacement on March 29. Low and behold I went back into the hospital on April 26 with a staph infection. Another hip replacement on April 27th. The Doctor came in the next day and says that this one is not going to work either. He had to go back in on April 29 and put in an antibiotic infused spacer to keep the area open while he killed the infection. I would not be able to walk again til he put in the new hip on July 29.

On top of that, when I left the hospital on May 6th, I had an IV. I had to inject myself with nine syringes of antibiotics per day. Over 400 in six weeks.

The hard part was I had to cancel my permits...except for 2. lol

I had my daughters hook up my boat to the truck and off to my buddy's in Minneapolis. Spent the night there and he hooked up the boat to his truck and off to Ely we went. We fished Basswood for two days and caught our limit of eyes and smallmouth. Drove back to Minneapolis, then on to illinois the next day. He had never been to the BWCA before. I'm sure he loaded up on Kaylins jerk minnow in pearl. The smallmouth were off the charts.

So, the point of this is... SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA DO WHAT YOU GOT TO DO. On December 31, I put 2019 to bed.

Before I went to bed, I mailed the paperwork back to my lawyer. Turns out the staple gun or staples were causing a staph infection on lots of people.

KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD.
 
Tony
01/13/2020 10:12PM
 

Happy New Year everybody! Still hanging around

Newfound to Splash portage waiting for the tow boat. June 2019