Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - #23 Mudro: “Time travel in a magic canoe” (first solo 2015)
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muddyfeet |
-I put down a deposit for a 2016 rental fleet Magic. Pickup is in October, so as long as I'm in the area I'll likely plan an overnight or short solo with the new(to me) boat. I'm super excited to customize it for an even more efficient portage/paddle routine. -The berlinnerweisse beer is tart and fantastic after a year ferment. I split it into three batches with blueberries, peaches, and rosehips. It'll take a little longer to be finished, but should be well worth the wait. |
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muddyfeet |
quote Bearpaulsen: "Muddyfeet, No prob, I'm just a novice paddler, but I'll endorse it! |
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boonie |
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Bearpaulsen |
The title of your trip report caught my eye. Happy to hear you had a good time and enjoyed the Magic. I wonder if you'd mind your 'review' being used by us (Northstar)? Keep Travelling Solo! Bear |
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muddyfeet |
quote boonie: "Thanks, muddyfeet, for the enjoyable and interesting trip report. I always enjoy reading about first solos and it sounds like yours went very smoothly - a testament to all your research and planning. " Yep, thanks for all the help I got from you and others over in the Solo forum . Maybe the biggest thing I learned before the trip just reading the forum was how it really helps to be efficient/minimize camp chores when you're by yourself. There is no one "right" way to do things (cook/clean/shelter/get water/firewood) but there are definately some ways that take less time/work than others. Finding out what works well for you and your time/space/weight requirements is key. |
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muddyfeet |
quote Exo: " It really sounded intermittent like trucks coming and going with the pitch slightly changing as they passed by. Not at all like a babbling brook, but there was some distance between the brook and camp and I could barely hear the faint sound as it was. Maybe wind or some other phenomenon altered the sound enough as it traveled towards me. I thought I was going crazy. |
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SaganagaJoe |
quote muddyfeet: "quote Exo: " Wind in the trees on the other side of the lake? That's a pretty ethereal sound. |
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muddyfeet |
Trip Name: #23 Mudro: “Time travel in a magic canoe” (first solo 2015) . Entry Point: 23 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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Exo |
And your right about Drew at Piragi's. I really appreciate someone who loves their job. I believe he holds a special place for those that solo. My first solo he told me he didn't want to see me back early. Hah! No chance! A positive first solo is about good preparation and planning. And having the right mindset. Really enjoyed your bewilderment about hearing the highway in the distance. |
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boonie |
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neutroner |
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muddyfeet |
quote crumpman: " Did you notice the "face" in the the photo of the cliff near the pictographs? " Thanks. No, I didn't see the face until someone pointed it out later in the photo. I read your report, too: I love how you have fitted your boat with the foam rail pads and the bungees drilled into the thwarts. I have to get one for myself! |
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Tim Govert |
I truly appreciated your description of the solo time. I've been taking trips in the BWCA every year since 1980, typically with my kids, high school and old Army buddies. During one of those trips, we met up with a younger guy that was doing a solo trip in a wooden canoe that he had handcrafted himself. He described how peaceful and energizing his several week long trip had been...this stoked a fire that had been building in me for a long time to do the same thing. So when I returned, I went head first into the planning process for the following summer. The following summer I pushed off at Kawishiwi Lake. I did cheat a little though by taking my trusty Chocolate Labrador along with me. It was an amazing trip. I enjoyed the solitude and the opportunity to do as I pleased for the entire week. It was definitely good for my soul...and I fully intend to do it again in the near future. TG |
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