Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Last Minute Audible
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gravelroad |
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exemplaria |
Was supposed to go in out of Ely, but they (outfitter) can't access this area now. Am checking on a 3-4 person canoe out of Tofte/Schroeder area, but haven't locked that down yet (poor availability thus far). On Isabella, can't go west due to closures, and apparently going east to Perent Lake is a real slog due to low water levels. Means we'd likely have to stay on Isabella (BUT with minimal portaging required, could do 2 canoes). Other option we've discussed is the Timber Frear or similar areas. Concern there is A) this will require a 3/4 person canoe and B) with BWCA cancellations and no permits, I'm worried about campsite availability. We haven't yet cancelled our 4 person canoe reservation in Ely; if there's an "outside the BWCA" option up there I'd consider it. Leaning towards staying with Isabella due to high availability of campsites, but open to other suggestions. Thanks in advance. |
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RedLakePaddler |
As a family with children at that age, or younger, we traveled with 2 canoes. We did some reasonable trip. Carl |
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Captn Tony |
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exemplaria |
Horrible wind made the paddling awful. Unsurprisingly had our pick of campsites, and ended up with something pretty good on Isabella. Did a day trip up the Perent River until I ran out of map (had Fisher F-4, did not expect to need to east!) Had a ranger visit us when we left on Monday, just confirming people as they came out. Scored one of the remote cabins at Tettegouche to round out the north shore trip, and did some mountain biking at Britton peak to support the outfitters! |