Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Ram Lake entry plan?
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RRHD |
Brule only is starting to sound like a decent plan, we want to stay nimble in case we have to leave due to fire. |
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jillpine |
RRHD: "Since I'm a teacher and flexible with my schedule in the summers, I usually don't worry about permits, which ended up being a mistake this year. The only EP my husband and I could find for our anniversary trip was Ram. We did a Bower Trout to Ram trip a few years ago, and as we exited at Ram, my husband swore he would never ever go through that area again, and definitely not as an entry since it's all uphill going in. Portages in the eastern region are rugged - good ol' Laurentian Divide. And Ram is definitely a bugger. Are you set on BWCA or would you consider perimeter lakes in the eastern area? Some ideas would be: base camp at one of the USFS "remote" camps or "rustic" camps (bring / filter the water) and day trip all over. base camp and do a day trip into BWCA. For example, you could base camp at Sawbill (busy and fun for family), or Crescent Lake (more quiet and BWCA-like) or USFS Temperance (pretty basic, very quiet), then travel to Baker, Sawbill or Brule early in the am (super early - see wildlife), and travel all over - east Brule, north Brule, west Brule, south Brule to Homer EP and walk back to your car. Lichen has muskie if he likes to fish. It's on the Grade and also has a campsite that hasn't totally been destroyed, as of a week ago anyway. This doesn't even touch on the places along Gunflint. Just some ideas to get you started. For an anniversary trip, there are other options besides Ram. :) trust me.... BTDT... A Brule - only is a great option, but: Brule is tough in the wind. If he didn't care for Ram, he probably won't dig windy Brule. But, if you base camp outside of Brule, then you could day trip into Brule and go to some nice spots, weather pending. Also, Brule can be crowded. I question why they still allocate Brule - only permits. It's popular and crowded with folks coming and going from multiple areas, not just Brule. It is not fun to be paddling around Brule looking for a site because that's your permit. backcountry sites |
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RRHD |
Anyone have any thoughts on how to make the trip less awful for my poor husband who only really goes because he knows how important it is to me? I'm already planning to carry the food pack and canoe - and bring secret treats. Great campsite recommendations? Awesome routes? We are in for six days, I think. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
However, we did a short basecamo trip into Ram a few years ago and had a good time. Trip report |
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sedges |
Just a thought. I you have experienced the Ram to Vista route I'm sure you might like an option. |
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x2jmorris |
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