Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Son's first trip
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Fortunate1 |
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pswith5 |
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johndku |
Fish Catch crayfish Bring instructions on how to tie different kinds of knots and let them learn Let them practice putting up tent Get them their own map to keep track of where they're at and help look for campsites Get them a headlamp so they can read a book at bedtime Let them participate in meal planning Maybe get them each a disposable camera (yes, they still make them) Naps are good (for me also) Maybe try and find a route that has a nearby hiking trail to explore Have fun! |
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Mesaba |
That was 11 years ago and now they both still love it up there and actively participate in the real work involved in a BWCA trip. And they can carry the canoe now! :) Have fun!!! ~M |
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Fortunate1 |
johndku: "Couple of things I've learned: Thanks for sharing ideas. We are going in entry point 26, Wood Lake with an intended destination of Good Lake. This is my go-to newbie trip. The first portage is 180 rods but I consider it a fairly easy 180. My son hikes with me. At times he needs some encouragement, and some distractions, but always says he enjoys it, speaks positively of it and will go when asked. He caught dozens of cray fish on a recent camping trip but we did not eat them as they were quite small. He is looking forward to a meal of them in the BWCA. He does not remember eating them but has seen pictures of his brothers with pots full. Kids like rope, we have knot tying books, an app on the phone and the UST knot trying cards. He usually has a piece of rope with and tries to tie when we are waiting or he likes to set traps for the older kids. He batons his own kindling and is looking forward to building fires. I gave my niece a map with the bearings written on it. She will be the groups navigator. I have no personal expectations for the trip except to see others have a good time. I will pack a deck of cards, travel cribbage board, dice, and sheets for Yahtzee and Dots. Thanks again this is my first trip in since 2014, two high school graduations and some conflicting schedules have prevented me from the annual trip. Making the correction in 2018 to get back on track. |