Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Oct overnight thoughts?
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ducks |
I agree with mitchwall2 on Baker as my 2nd choice even though it’s Sawbill TrIl vs Gunflint. Those are my top 2 places for small water and chances for seeing moose. seeing moose. Both are tough EPs for getting a permit during the permit season. |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
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Michwall2 |
AlexanderSupertramp: "Caribou Lake via Lizz/Swamp. Then you at least get to do a couple portages for a well-rounded experience. If you're feeling ambitions then it's just another short hop into Horseshoe where you may see a moose or two. +1 Couple of other thoughts: Cross Bay Entry (#50) to Ham Lake (You do not enter the BW so no permit needed unless you day trip past Ham Lake.) Still off the North Shore but from Sawbill Trail: Baker Lake entry (#39) to Kelly Lake. Sawbill Lake entry (#38) to 1. Stay on Sawbill Lake or 2. Smoke Lake. |
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lindylair |
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bobbernumber3 |
lindylair: "Is there a particular reason why you choose Grand Marais over Ely?" MPLS to Ely is about 245 miles. MPLS to Seagull Lake on the GFT is about 317 miles. |
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Chuckles |
When I bring newbies in the fall, I focus on sleeping pads, sleeping bags, warm coat and multiple sets of gloves and hats. Most people fail to understand that what is under you when you sleep is as important to what is on top. I also tend to pack extra blankets, hats and gloves to share. Two other tricks: 1. Try to convince them to only change clothes if they have to. The best place to dry clothes is on your body, by the fire. 2. Bring chicken broth powder. Nothing warms the soul like a salty cup of hot broth. Coffee and hot chocolate are great, but you can drink broth in higher quantities. |
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lundojam |
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Blatz |
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Kermit |
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AlexanderSupertramp |
As a reference, a casual paddle from Poplar landing into Caribou took me exactly two hours with portages last week, so not super strenuous. |
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Kermit |
I have a few ideas, but wanted to pose the question to the group, where would you go? Thanks for any ideas! |
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halvorsonchristopher |
East Bearskin. Crossbay/Ham. Brule. If calm. Sawbill. Many many options. |
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Northwoodsman |
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gravelroad |
TuscaroraBorealis: "East Bearskin" This. Use the adjacent campround as a base to start from. (You can even rent a primitive cabin in the campgtound.) Most of the time you can find shelter from the wind along one shore or the other. Portage into Alder (aim for the southern portage only!) if so inclined. Camp just short of the portage if not so inclined. We had it almost entirely to ourselves at the beginning of the month. Pretty good chance to see a moose, based on the scat evidence. |