Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Cabin Fever
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WonderMonkey |
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DRob1992 |
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boonie |
I agree that different types of trips require different levels of planning. I could drive to the mountains in the morning, hike all day, then drive home. Not much involved. I can't decide on Friday where I want to go in the BW the next day - it's 2 days drive away. That's more planning, and if I do that, I'm not just staying for a day hike :). I'm going for 2 weeks - and that takes more planning. If I'm going somewhere I've never been, doing something I've never done, that requires more and possibly different planning. Besides, a lifetime of experience has taught me that planning makes it go more smoothly, and that's a good thing. |
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YetiJedi |
I also really enjoy planning with my daughters. The older ones are excited to come home from college and take a trip so we chat/message about that and share pics from past trips. My younger daughters love to go through the gear and "practice" camp in the basement, backyard, or on short hikes. Finally, I'm anxiously prepping for my first solo canoe trip and that occupies the "what if" space in my mind. I've solo hunted/fished in the mountains out west so I'm not sure why there is a difference now...perhaps going deeper into the wilderness for a longer period of time is part of it. Finding lots of help on this site. It has been very helpful to focus on why I'm going instead of escaping what I'm leaving behind. The planning for different types of trips this year is rejuvenating and welcomed! |
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Bearpath9 |
As for other trips, the wife is the big planner. Case in point--we recently went to St. Thomas. She spent hours packing and unpacking a suitcase. I spent about 2 hours tops packing my carry on with a weeks worth of clothing,etc. Maybe it's because of the BWCA....travel light. I will give her a lot of credit, she did most of the arrangements, but still. I better stop here before I get into trouble, if I already haven't. |
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Speckled |
I generally lay out the summer's plans over the winter. Who here's a planner vs "Fly by the seat of your pants" when it comes to your adventures? Obviously with the current demand on the permit system, there's more planning for BW trips than needed in the past, but what about other adventures? Do you plan them months in advance or are you deciding on Friday where you're goin on Saturday? |
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Unas10 |
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papalambeau |
Right now I'm making the following plans: - road trip to Florida over Spring Break in March. - Turkey hunting for four grandkids during the Youth Hunt in Wisconsin and then hunting the turkey opener myself. - May 7th fishing opener here in Wisconsin. A beautiful paddle only trout lake in the far north. Almost feels like the BW. - Getting our deer stands ready in the spring. Early May and November look the same in northern Wisconsin. - BW trip the first week of June. Group of seven for seven days. - Fishing trip to Willow Flowage at the end of June. The anticipation and planning is half the fun of each of these trips! |
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HayRiverDrifter |
It only takes me a few day to prepare for the trip even if I am taking grandkids. I have my lists and everything is stored where it's easy to pull out and pack. I may buy food a few weeks in advance though to avoid any empty shelf shortages. |
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OldTripper |
I usually start planning my next trip as soon as I get home from a trip!! I have done 2 trips where the entry/exit point(s) and number of days were set but the route was not. I let my paddle partner (their first trip) pick the route. They were pretty fun as well. |