Ottertrack to Ely

Our trip is coming to a close.  After being out for 7 days and traveling over 95 miles and packing our gear over 30+ portages we find ourselves paddling across a familiar lake.  Knife lake famous for so many reasons from a spot used by many to make the sharp edged tools needed to survive to the home of Dorothy Molter.  We paddled under sunny skies making our way back out to Ely.  This half of the Voyagers highway was a great trip.  The sights are amazing and the history of those traveling before you humbles one as you pack your lightweight canoe over the portages.  Thanks for joining us on this trip, it will be one I remember for the rest of my life.

Ottertrack to Ely

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Photos

Check out the gallery for photos from this trip. Matt Aune was the photographer.

Music

From: http://music.podshow.com

Artist: Michael Mucklow

Website: http://www.michaelmucklow.com

Song: “Waterflow”

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About Bill

I grew up in Alaska spending as much time outdoors as possible. Camping, hunting, and flying consumed much of my free time. Upon moving to Minnesota I found the BWCAW to be a place that allowed me to escape to the wilderness. I love being able to share this amazing place with all of you. I hope you enjoy the shows.

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4 Responses to “Ottertrack to Ely”

  1. Pat Kerber December 2, 2009 at 3:11 am #

    Bill……wonderful show! I highly recommend watching in HD if one is able as the screen is large and the video very sharp! I’ve missed watching a few episodes and will shortly go back and review them, Keep up the good work!

  2. Mike Wheeler March 9, 2010 at 3:02 pm #

    What a great video! I was able to escape to my favorite place, the BWCA, and take a mini canoe trip from my desk.
    I thoroughly enjoyed the show.

  3. Bill March 9, 2010 at 10:00 pm #

    @Mike Wheeler: Hi Mike,

    Thanks for the comment. We really love hearing from people who enjoy the shows. We are hoping to release some more content in the next week or so. Let us know what you’d like to see in the future and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

    Bill

Trackbacks/Pingbacks

  1. The Philmont Staff Association » Uncategorized » 2010 PSA Voyage at Northern Tier: Discover Up North - March 13, 2010

    [...] Sneak peek If your kid-like enthusiasm is growing, or you want to experience some of the remoteness described by Rick, click the link below and select “Ottertrack to Ely”. This video shows some of the “Up North” water paddled, and portages portaged, by prior Exchange Program crews. You may well paddle and portage there, too. http://www.bwcacast.com/ottertrack-to-ely/ [...]

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