Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Solo Tripping :: Now I've gone and done it . . .
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jwartman59 |
on occasion the boardwalk over the marsh at spring creek may be flooded, spring creek has a very busy beaver community, also this is still a reliable area for moose, though not nearly what it once was. at the intersection with the tease portage is a good time to take a quik break, you don't want to go the wrong direction at this point. |
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butthead |
Lots of personal preferences there. For me, Single blade paddles one bent one straight. Multiple trip portages. GPS yes. Pictures of fish are tough, I stopped caring and just enjoy the action, 'if I can' is my photography answer. Basecamp vs traveling each day, I like both. My only recommendation not mentioned so far is to bring something for downtime entertainment. I like a few books, and to spend time using my camera. "But I'm going to go with the flow and 'learn' to enjoy the solitude." Great attitude, enjoy your trip! butthead |
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boonie |
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OBX2Kayak |
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KevinL |
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boonie |
Double portage. Take your time. Remember you are alone. Be aware. Take a GPS if you want, but be sure to take maps. Take a double blade and a single blade, use them both - one's a spare at least. Use your camera to take pictures of the fish; I favor a waterproof P & S that I wear around my neck on a lanyard (I'm fumble-fingered). It fits in my shirt pocket and is easily accessible. I take a lot more pictures. Remember you'll be carrying everything and doing all camp chores. Keep them simple and allow a little extra time for that. Do whatever you want. Have fun. Enjoy it. When, where, and for how long? |
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HighnDry |
quote BobberRob: "I'm going in on June 12 for 4 nights. I figured that was a reasonable trip duration to start. The crazy part is the EP....dreaded EP 20...2 1/4 mile portage to start. I've always enjoyed earning my keep and that portage should suffice. My goal is to make it up to Gull/Thunder/Beartrap. Crowds should be a little thinner (I hope) and fishing should be ideal. I'd like to make it to a basecamp the first day and fish/explore the remaining time. But I'm going to go with the flow and 'learn' to enjoy the solitude. " Good entry! I've thought of doing that one too and think it will be great for the solitude. There are a couple of good, recent trip reports on that EP from last summer and fall as well to give you ideas. I second Boonie's advice on soloing as well. It's your trip and you get to do what you want when you want. I always have to remind myself of that until I decompress from the outside hustle-bustle world....solo-ing can be a great experience. |
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gnegard |
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BobberRob |
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HansSolo |
quote BobberRob: "Lots of research left to do and about 3 months to do it! Looks like I'll be researching these boards a lot more now." Researching and planning the trip is half the fun. Hans Solo |
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Exo |
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BobberRob |
Lots of research left to do and about 3 months to do it! Looks like I'll be researching these boards a lot more now. |
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Rob Johnson |
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SevenofNine |
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