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Boot Lake to Friday Bay
Posted on 26 January 2010
With storm clouds chasing us north we paddle across Boot Lake. Waiting out a heavy rain on the portage between Boot and Fairy Lake we emerged on the other side to find sunny skies again. We continue north through Gun Lake and over the 300 rod portage. In the series of rivers and lakes that [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Y Bones
Posted on 31 December 2009
Northern Pike are one of the most commonly caught fish in Northern Minnesota. Weather your fishing for them or walleye, odds are you’ll be pulling one in from time to time. Northerns can get quite big and make for a great meal when canoeing in the wilderness. One draw back to these slimy fish are [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Latrine
Posted on 31 December 2009
We only bring you this HowTo because it was requested by one of our viewers. After getting the initial chuckle out of the request we got to thinking that this is one aspect of camping in the BWCACW that may not really get covered when explaining what to expect to a first time BWCAW camper. [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Flint and Steel
Posted on 31 December 2009
Have you ever wanted to learn how to start a fire with flint and steel? Matches aren’t always reliable when in the back country. As soon as they get wet they become useless. Not to say flint and steel is a fool proof option, but its a good skill set to have and something you [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Water Filtration
Posted on 31 December 2009
One of the most important things to think of when out in the wilderness is making sure you have clean water to drink. As our environment continues to become more polluted and not to mention the ever ready giardiasis looking to invade your lower intestines, having a good water filter is a must. There are [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Dehydrated Hamburger
Posted on 31 December 2009
Another cooking tip from Jim. How to save money by making your own dry meals. Dehydrated hamburger is the first step in making lightweight delicious meals for out in the wilderness. This is something we have used over the years and feel like we have not only saved a ton of money, but also felt [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Canoe Repair
Posted on 31 December 2009
Have you ever heard the frightening sound of a rock scraping the bottom of your canoe only to see water begin to appear in the bottom of your boat throughout the rest of your trip? Well we sure have over the years!! In this episode of BWCACAST we’ll show you how to patch up those [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Bent Shaft Paddle
Posted on 31 December 2009
Bent shaft paddles provide more power and efficiency while paddling your canoe. Some people love them while others prefer the standard strait shaft paddle. Some don’t like how the bent shaft paddle preform when steering the canoe from the stern. We at BWCACAST.com love to use bent shaft paddles both when paddling in the bow [...] Continue Reading
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HowTo – Satellite Phone
Posted on 31 December 2009
Looking for a way to communicate with the outside world when on a canoe trip in the wilderness? Some people bring them along for emergencies, others to touch base with the friends and family during their trip. Others may have a situation where they need to be contacted during their trip. Whatever your reason may [...] Continue Reading
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Mudro to Fourtown
Posted on 15 December 2009
We start our third trip of the summer into the Mudro Lake entry point. My parents have joined us for this trip making this a very special time for me to show off the BWCAW. You’ll see some nice paddling and portaging along with my thoughts on the the DululthPack Northwoods pack. Join us on [...] Continue Reading
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