Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Hire a guide only? No gear needed.
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dex8425 |
1. Go by yourself (bwca is so busy right now, you won't feel or really be that alone anyway) 2. Go with people you know, get some friends or other family to go 3. Go with people from this site. Most of the people I've met from here IRL have been great. Just kidding, all of them have been great:) 4. Hire a guide. If going solo I would tell my wife my itinerary and not deviate from it much, if at all. |
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jeffnson |
Maybe a Plan C would be to hire a guide to go along on a trip? Use my gear and canoe and food and just rent someone with experience to come along. Anyone ever hear of something like that or know of a local guide that might be interested? |
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AmarilloJim |
billconner: "Everyone is different but I'd say solo and rent a sat phone, which gas to be less than a guide. +1 |
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billconner |
Not sure if a "stranger" is a lot different than a hired guide. My limited experience if tripping with folks here has been very good. And consider finding another soloer, and get separate permits, so you can stay together or split. |
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Savage Voyageur |
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nofish |
Second option would be to ask around to see if you can find another individual to join you. Maybe someone you know, maybe someone from church or work or a neighbor. You can also post on here to search out a trip partner. There have been a lot of instances of strangers pairing up for a trip from this site. Although given the current covid environment perhaps people are more wary of doing that this year. The slightly safer option would be to set up a group solo trip. You pack your gear and canoe and prepare yourself to be self sufficient with everything you need and your trip partners do the same. You can meet at the EP and then you paddle off together each in your own canoe, each staying in your own tent, preparing your own food, etc. You're just there to share the experience and be each others support if needed. Good luck in figuring out an workable option. I know its not always easy, we don't all have readily available travel partners. |
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missmolly |
billconner: "And consider finding another soloer, and get separate permits, so you can stay together or split. " ^This^ |
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salukiguy |
I’m in the same boat but alas I can’t get away either at this time. Single dad with 2 kids starting school soon. |
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preacherdave |
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jhb8426 |
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jeffnson |
I'm also working my way thru my friend inventory one more time to see if I've overlooked anyone. who might be interested. I'd like to get it in this year if I can; mid to late September. I like the late summer / early fall. No bugs, water is still fairly warm. Lots of EPs to choose from. jhb8426's option is an interesting one I'm going to look into. I've never camped on one of the entry lakes. We have always driven up from Illinois overnight and entered in the morning. Thanks again to all. |