Looks like we have enough sites covered for 54+ campers!
If anyone is interested in joining but can't get a dedicated site, just post here and you could get added to one of the existing reservations. There's plenty of room!
Seems like we will have every site on Sawyer, as well as few bookings on both Rain and Jubilee from Thursday thru Monday/Tuesday.
Most reading this are familiar with Algonquin backcountry bookings, but for any newbies, a summary is below.
There are nine people max per site.
One parked car is included with each reservation. Additional people can get added on to a permit at $11 per night per person plus $12.50 per night per added car. Not sure if they are charging a change fee just to add people, but the reservation holders can coordinate with you.
Eventually Parks management staff will figure out sensible backcountry parking charges so we don't end up overbooking sites. Until then, the added car charges are usually the limiting factor so carpooling is best if possible, but then you're limited on roof rack space for two canoes. Like water filters, axes, saws, and cook pots, the EGL gang likes to roll up on sites with one boat per person. One day, Chard will convince us otherwise.
Looks like we'll have a good turn out for this one. If you're interested in joining, this route is not a difficult one, and only the guy from Grand Isle is an internet serial killer!
P.s. The 2400m portage to Ink Lake this time last year still gives me night terrors. Luckily we only lost one member of the expedition on that trip. Welcome back Cruiser!
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