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I think it's a great program! My dad was in scouting - still have his badges and handbook (2st edition) - Star around 1924. I joined Club Scouts in 1959 I think, stayed till around 1970. Life. Staff on year (Camp Woodlands in Constantia). Both my sons did whole thing Vind through 18 or 19 -...

I'm guessing they'll have one at Canoecopia.

This looks interesting. Stability of their prospector and efficiency of their Keewaydin.

It's a cloudy memory but I seem to recall Dan Cooke discussing this years ago and that he had done one. Deep in bwca.com iirc

They are exhibiting at Canoecopia this year.

Or don't turn it on.

Agree feels undersized, since most 3 person canoes are 18-6 to 29-6. I see lots of people asking about 3 person canoes. The BWCA 9 limit I believe was as a result of the Scouts lobbying for it. I think the original Wilderness legislation or plan was for less - maybe 6. Scouts do 9 people 3...

Does that make the Canadians even crazier since the they just let the forest fires burn?

Canoer because I like the camping but have begun to think having a kayak for some day trips in rocky Adirondack streams would make sense. One that can take a beating.

I have a Swift Prospector 14 Pack, also on the side side, and no problem with double blade. Helps I'm 6-1. The beefy kevlar layups are tough, but they'll never be as tough as Royalex or T-Formax. I could never be comfortable dragging a heavily loaded kevlar canoe over rocks. I'd feel compelled...

Just wanted to share an article on removing the dams along the Klamath River. Warning - long. But interesting. Now will go try to find if it's canoeable. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-other-side-of-the-worlds-largest-dam-removal/

Perhaps I've lost track but during BWCAW fire bans, a stove has to have a valve so it can be turned off. Stick stoves, Kelly kettles, etc. not allowed. Some question if alcohol stoves that just have a cap are even permitted in a fire ban.

I've usually shared a 3 person tent with another. Often one of my sons, but a few times with clients I've invited. Shared tent with other adult leader at Philmont. Just seems like logical weight savings and leaves less trace.

Just a reminder if you're planning on attending Canoecopia 2025, Match 7-9, hotel rooms are going fast. Great event with many manufacturers. I'm probably 15 years without missing one, and attended some before that.

If solo, I rarely build a campfire. But out on work weekends on NFCT, it's quite nice with 10-15 people. So depends on company.

I don't know when that was but IIRC, I was there when I was 17 at Scout camp, 1969. No recollection of where we paddled.

Yes. Thank you but my bil is available. Also may not be able to get away.

I wouldn't discount winters in Ely, though I'd love to live there myself.

Yup. A few entry points to get out but no short cut. I think the Gull - Clearwater - Rock Island cut off would take longer. I figure this is a 2 week loop. Thought I'd start at Lake One and plan to renter at Hog Creek after September.

I agree. If you want no portages, follow the shore of one of the big lakes. Moose, LLC, or Sag.