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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyroler Holzhacker View Post
    Thanks for sharing the trip. What an adventure, especially going solo. Is there a way to navigate the BWCA without having to portage, for someone less able to carry such a heavy weight, and if not, how far is the average portage. I am planning on 2019 August trip to BWCA, and was wondering if that is an optimal time to visit there. Thanks in advance for any advice as to the best time to visit, and where to rent canoes/put in for a week long camping getaway.
    Only if you are planning on going to one of the big lakes, Gunflint, Saganaga etc and then just navigating the lake. Otherwise no, you're going to portage somewhere at some time. There are endless routes and loops so you can limit the amount and lengths depending on how you set up your trips. You never know though with elevation, there are 280 rods portages I'd do in a heartbeat over a couple of 80 or 90 rods that I can think of that were just a nightmare of topography. There's such a huge variation I do not what you would call an average but there are probably far more under 200 rods than over. The really big portages over 300 are not overly common. Check out the Cherokee loop on the Sawbill Outfitters website. There are a number of portages but it's a pretty forgiving route. The one long portage (280 if I'm remembering correctly) is flat and an easy carry. This is just the first loop that pops into my mind when I'm wanting an easier laid back trip.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LuvmyBonnet View Post
    .... if I can ever tear myself away from Algonquin.
    This! Have been to BWCA once, which started me looking for somewhere closer to home --> Algonquin Provincial Park! Would still love to go back to BWCA though...

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    Great report!

    Thanks for taking us with you.

    You don't need video for a trip report and a darn good read.
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    Thanks, again, for the great trip report! As I mentioned elsewhere, I'd like to explore this area of the park, possibly this year or next. I've always enjoyed putting in and getting out at the outfitters along the Gunflint Trail, including Seagull Outfitters and Clearwater Outfitters. I'm sure the experience at Rockwood on Poplar would be a good one, as well. My goal in this area would be to make it in to Winchell, either by loop, out-and-back, or point-to-point from Cross Bay to Poplar.

    My first BWCA trip was on the ground. My second was hanging! The BWCA is a great place for hammock camping, and we all know how much better is the sleep!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Flounder View Post
    .... I've wanted to do for the past 25 years but always put it on the back burner. If you want to go on this trip or any other, don't wait so long. There's way too many majestic places in this country to let slip by without seeing.

    Really good write up and pictures. Thanks for "bringing us along." I gotta commit to a week somewhere within driving distance this fall.
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    Nothing like a BWCA Solo, whether paddling or walking.
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    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Nothing like a BWCA Solo, whether paddling or walking.
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    Yeah I saw your video just this last fall I think. You put Snowbank on my list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneH View Post
    Yeah I saw your video just this last fall I think. You put Snowbank on my list.
    All I think of now when I see/hear that word is snowbank-snowball-snowbird-snowflake...

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