Boundary Waters Canoe Area Video Podcast

Crooked Lakes East End

Bill — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:36:08 +0000

Our July trip is coming to a close as we paddle towards the East end of Crooked lake. The narrow passageways make for a very scenic paddle catching glimpses of wood ducks, loons, eagles, and even a mink. The episode comes to a close with the magnificent cliffs that tower over the end of the lake.

Crooked Lakes East End

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Music

From: http://music.podshow.com

Artist: Michael Mucklow

Website: http://www.michaelmucklow.com

Song: “Convertible”

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Trail Maitenance

Bill — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:00:58 +0000

Working our way across the 300 rod portage heading north out of Gun Lake we came across a group of people working for the Minnesota Conservation Corps. They were a trail maintenance crew out rebuilding the portage. If you are looking for a great summer gig check them out at www.conservationcorps.org.

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Gun 300 Rod

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Ramshead Winter Camping

Bill — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:41:02 +0000

The temps are in the upper 20s and the sun is shining. With a three day weekend we head into Ramshead Lake. We catch some nice fish and spend the weekend enjoying the great weather. There were fresh wolf tracks around the island we were sleeping each morning. Jesse and I did a little skiing on Saturday. It sure was a great winter trip.

We had two sponsors that helped make this trip possible. The first was Piragis North Woods Company. They are an outfitter for both summer and winter trips. They provided us with a SnowTrecker Tent and a wood stove for keeping our tent nice and warm. They offer guided winter and summer trips along with all of the gear and supplies you may need. They are very down to earth people who are excited out spending time in the wilderness. If your looking for someone to get you started on your first trip into the BWCAW or your 100th Piragis will help make it a fun successful adventure.

The second sponsor was Black River Sleds. They are the creator of the Snow Walker Toboggan. We recently did a HowTo episode on putting together one of Black River Sleds toboggan kits, and it was this sled that we used on our winter camping trip. These toboggans are durable and designed for one purpose… Getting your gear into the back country. If you are looking for a great toboggan for your next winter camping trip checkout Black River Sleds, they will set you up with the perfect solution.

Ramshead

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Photos

Check out JesseGlass.com for photos from this trip.

Music

From: http://music.podshow.com

Artist: Michael Mucklow

Website: http://www.michaelmucklow.com

Song: “Phosphor”

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HOWTO – SnowWalker Toboggan

Bill — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:00:17 +0000

We’ve teamed up with BlackRiverSleds.com to bring you our next HOWTO video. In this episode we’ll take you through step by step in assembling a SnowWalker Toboggan. We are using a prepped blank sled bottom, but prepare the wooden cross pieces ourselves. If you are building one of these sled kits feel free to send questions to bwcacastfans@gmail.com.

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Boot Lake to Friday Bay

Bill — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:00:21 +0000

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 get you into Friday bay on Crooked Lake we encounter a river otter and the unique pitcher plant. Join us as we paddle our way to Friday Bay.

Boot Lake to Friday Bay

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Photos

Check out the gallery for photos from this trip.

Music

From: http://music.podshow.com

Artist: Michael Mucklow

Website: http://www.michaelmucklow.com

Song: “Released”

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HowTo – Y Bones

Bill — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:11:49 +0000

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 a strip of bones embedded in the meat of the fillet called y-bones. Some people leave them in and deal with picking them out while eating them. There is a way however to remove the y-bones while saving most of the meat. Jim shows you HowTo remove the y-bones on a Northern Pike.

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HowTo – Latrine

Bill — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:09:30 +0000

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. We tried to have a little fun while making this episode, I hope we don’t offend anyone and that you find the humor in our shooting techniques. Here’s HowTo use a latrine.

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HowTo – Flint and Steel

Bill — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:06:43 +0000

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 can throw in your pack “just in case”. Glenn walks you through the steps of creating a birds nest and getting that perfect spark to create a nice campfire.

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HowTo – Water Filtration

Bill — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:04:54 +0000

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 a lot of water filters on the market so its important to find one you like using. We aren’t supporting a specific brand in this episode, but do talk about the different options you have when picking out your next water filter. Here’s how to filter water.

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HowTo – Dehydrated Hamburger

Bill — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:02:28 +0000

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 like our meals may have been a little more tasty. If you look at the cost of freeze dried meals in camping stores these days and feel like they are a bit spendy hopefully this video will help you on your way to keep a few dollars in your pocket on your next trip into the wilderness.

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