Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Post heart transplant return
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djwillco |
Baker Lake Entry into Kelly is another easy option. |
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billconner |
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GraniteCliffs |
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Loony_canoe |
When I go with my uncle, he is 93 with heart stents. I have a couple of easy portage routes he can safely transverse, although experience may vary. I especially like the single portage (32 Rod) from Moose Lake (EP-25) to Basswood. It only has a slight incline and is not too challenging. A lot of paddling, but it allows access to some smaller connected lakes with short portages, like Good Lake. Another route uses the same Moose Lake entry point and goes to Ensign Lake. The portage is more challenging, but it provides access to lakes that are further away from the sounds of boats and still has limited portaging (40 and 11 Rod). Third suggestion is Fall Lake entry point to Basswood. Two easy portages, made for boat crossing, but it has has the negative of boats crossing. Just some thoughts. I bet an outfitter could find something specific for you, given their experience. Take care. |
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jdmcniff |
Any suggestions? Jeff Sink 'R Swim |
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boonie |
There is pretty easy access to Caribou and Horseshoe via Poplar and Lizz. Late in the fall, the Tamaracks on Horseshoe would be golden. |
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bwcadan |
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Spartan2 |
boonie: "East Bearskin has a very easy portage into the south arm of Alder. It's a long narrow lake between high hills. You can easily day trip to Pierz, Canoe, and Crystal." This was the very first route that came to my mind. And good for you to be back up there after a heart transplant!! |
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Savage Voyageur |
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billconner |
If not portaging take a couple 5 gallon jugs from home. |
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andym |
I went on a trip a few years after a bone marrow transplant and was still on immune suppression. But I was probably on a very low dose compared to what you are taking. I just used a 0.1 micron Sawyer filter in a gravity setup. I don’t think viruses are a worry up there. On higher doses of immune suppression, I would think about doubling up on water treatment. That could be using a UV pen after the filtering (that order so the water is very clear for the UV light). Or you could use iodine or bleach. And I would be extra careful about dirty water on the lips of bottles. The UV pen would make it easy to just double treat your drinking water and not water being used to cook or someone else to drink. Boiling is very effective but I have bad memories of drinking warm water on a long backpacking trip, a long time ago. We’re always careful to have plenty of hand sanitizer around to keep hands clean after using the throne and to have our own bags of trail mix so hands aren’t transferring germs. I’m sure you’ve got that sort of thing down. To step it up a level, you could consider having a sink setup for hand washing. BTW, in addition to looking at a trip a year after a heart transplant, you deserve some additional kudos for staying safe through COVID while on immune suppression. And I’m sure a lot of that credit goes to your wife for taking great care of you. I hope you have a great trip. |
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andym |
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Freeleo1 |
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Jackfish |
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pswith5 |
Last year was crazy with numbers and ignorance. If things do slow up; just a Sawbill into Alton might be a good start. A short easy portage and you are in. |
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tumblehome |
The taste from an aluminum pot is unbearable! You could always add a drop of bleach. Tom |
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boonie |
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tumblehome |
I want to offer my congratulations to you for getting back to the BWCA. You are inspirational. And we all know the healing effects of that place! Tom |
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jdmcniff |
My only real concern is being careful with water treatment, filtering and boiling, as anything in the water can be a problem for immuno suppressed individuals. Thanks Jeff |
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mjmkjun |
How about Homer Entry for a nice and easy entry/exit point for a starter. Sawbill Outfitters and Sawbill campground nearby. They are awaiting the governor's orders on reopening their shower house in 2021 season. Any decent water filtering system should suffice for your concerns. |
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