Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Solo Tripping :: maiden voyage
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yellowcanoe |
quote bhouse46: "Another factor in shoulder season trips is shorter length of day. Going solo the nights can be the most "interesting", especially on the first night out. " Hate to burst your bubble but May is unique in two respects. Coldest water of the year. The daylight lengths approach the longest of the year. Yes the boogie man comes most often the first night out. |
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wetcanoedog |
on the last day going thru the carry into Basswood the trail was lined with flowers,that was a first,and i told myself no more may trips. last week of may,first of june was better but working i had to take time early in the season because people wanted summer vacations for their family's..i got stuck with some september trips for the same reason.the water will be ice cold and in mid may i have seen ice still on the hillsides on lake agnes. if you make it to north bay get into the S chain.short carrys and easy to get around in lakes. take warm gear and extra stove fuel so your not beating the brush for fire wood to get your dinner.after dinner get firewood for a warming blaze.hitting camp and having that hot meal will make everything better.being cold and tired and trying to make a cooking fire is a downer... take stuff like oatmeal and soups for lunch,peanut butter and cracker is summer food. not many people will be around so wear your PFD and don't take chances. the brush will not be leafed in so you will get good views into the woods on the portage and around camp,that made me feel better about being alone on my first trips. i can't tell you about solo boats or fishing as i don't have or do much. |
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Sierra1 |
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butthead |
Just a canoe you paddle alone! Personal preference and availability are the first deciders of what you paddle. I'd really like to go to the Q because of the fishing. Maybe base camp in North Bay for 2 days and then somewhere else for a couple of days. Any suggestions? Pick a comfortable trip (to you), for a starter. Nothing wrong with crawling before walking, much less hitting the ground running. What's the earliest I can plan on ice-out and how does an early season trip play along with a maiden solo? Again I don't recommend pushing any envelope for the first few solo trips. You will be lonely and the early ice out period can be a bit desolate. butthead |
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KevinL |
quote OBX2Kayak: "Just do it. You'll have a great time." +1.....You will love it! |
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golanibutch |
What's the pecking order for solo canoes? I'd really like to go to the Q because of the fishing. Maybe base camp in North Bay for 2 days and then somewhere else for a couple of days. Any suggestions? What's the earliest I can plan on ice-out and how does an early season trip play along with a maiden solo? Thanks, Butch |
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yellowcanoe |
Axe and saw is a pretty good idea. You may be first in for the year on a portage trail. I always forget about this....doh. Pecking order? If you are starting out..what you can carry comfortably and get a hold of easily. There are lots of good tripping solos but not all are easy to get a hold of in the Midwest. Its not a big deal at this point. If you can paddle one ahead of time its a plus but be aware that with a load, boats that seem twitchy empty are fine loaded. |
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OBX2Kayak |
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Exo |
Bell Magic or Wenonah Prism I believe are the top two solo canoes. I almost changed entry points once due to the nearby outfitter not renting magics... Fishing from a solo canoe is...well...not as easy. Early entry, big water, and cold temps are not my choice for solos. Kanoes who? |
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bhouse46 |
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