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Trip Reports » My 1st Solo Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park - Part 2 [video] » 5/17/2017 5:19 pm

I've finally published the final part of my solo canoe trip. It certainly didn't go as planned, but I guess that's what you get with weather conditions... and time of year.

https://wabooseadventures.com/2017/05/16/why-i-went-out-alone-in-algonquin-video-part-two/

Trip Reports » My 1st Solo Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park - Part 1 [video] » 5/15/2017 6:17 am

trippythings wrote:

Congrats. My first solo trip was a few years ago with a similar route (Canoe to Little Otterslide to Burnt Island and back). And I agree, the best part about the trip is the sense of accomplishment! I spoke to a lot of members on the CCR forum before going and they told me once you start going solo, that's all you'll want to do... and it's true, each year I tend to want to spend more of my time in the park solo. And oddly enough, some of my best stories come from my solo trips as well. Congrats again, now it's time to start planning your next solo trip.

Thank you for the comment, trippythings. I can't tell you how many people have said the same thing about once you start soloing, it's all you'll want to do! I'm already thinking about my next one. Thank you again or the comment

Trip Reports » My 1st Solo Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park - Part 1 [video] » 5/15/2017 6:16 am

oldboyscout wrote:

I liked your report and video very much!!! You're braver than I going solo in May. I'm glad you made the decision to stay put during that windy second day. I've been in the same position and the feelings of wanting to get going clashing with the need for safety are usually a day long battle. 

Looking forward to part two!!

Thank you so much for the comment, oldboyscout. I think I would be more adventurous during warmer weather and less freezing lakes. Going in May was because I had that first week of May off and there wouldn't be any bugs. Glad I did it. My confidence is through the roof!

Trip Reports » My 1st Solo Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park - Part 1 [video] » 5/11/2017 9:39 am

I would love to share my trip report/blog post and video (my first one!). I had an amazing first solo trip and can't wait to plan more. What a sense of accomplishment!

https://wabooseadventures.com/2017/05/10/why-i-went-out-alone-in-algonquin-park-video-part-one/

Catch-all Discussions » Podcast Recommendations » 3/05/2017 12:54 pm

I've been listening to She Explores too! If I find any others, I'll post them on here.

Trip Reports » Canada Day at Harry Lake » 8/04/2016 8:30 am

For the first time ever, I had to sign an Ontario Parks "waiver" when picking up my permit at Kearney. It was a stamp on the back of my permit that I had to sign. There was a list of "do nots" and I was surprised about this. Apparently all permit offices should be doing this. But is it too late at that point to let someone know who's new to backcountry camping, (that has already packed cans and bottles) that they are a no-no? Or that cutting live trees is a no-no, and making new fire pits is a no-no, and to always make sure your fire is out before leaving the site? Obviously those are only a few small violations.

I often wonder if something can be done at the time of booking a reservation. That way the individual or group have an idea of the major no-no's when preparing for a camping trip. Would that help elevate the disrespect and violations popping up in the park? 

I wasn't too happy when we paddled up to a site on McIntosh and found over 10lbs of fruit tossed in the bush that we later had to burn and get rid of. But maybe a few tips when booking can educate people. Maybe that is too much. But I don't think it's too much to make someone aware at the time of booking of the don'ts when it comes to camping in Algonquin Park or anywhere else for that matter!

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 8/04/2016 8:09 am

Uppa wrote:

I'm not sure I'd be convinced you had a good time ;)

Thanks for reading Uppa! Let me assure you that any time spent out in Algonquin is wonderful. However, aspects of this particular route showed real signs of disrespect. I guess I wasn't expecting that. But, overall the weather was amazing, the company with me was the best, and the scenery is always breathtaking!
 

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 8/01/2016 12:17 pm

The final trip report can be read here: http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-JQ

Thanks for reading along!

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 8/01/2016 6:51 am

Thanks, PaddleForward! Yes, it was a great site! To me, it felt like most of the sites we stayed on were a bit trashy or well-used. I wasn't expecting that. I often wonder if there is anything more Ontario Parks can do to educate people who are going into the backcountry. For the first time ever, I had to sign a waiver on the back of my permit at Kearney for understanding the basic rules and regs when it comes to camping in the backcountry (no cutting live tress, no leaving fires unattended, hanging food up, no cans/bottles etc). Apparently all permit offices should be doing this.

It's probably too late if someone has brought a bunch of cans/bottles at the time of picking up their permit and have already planned their food, etc. Should there be more information given to the permit holder at the time of making the reservation? Could this help eliminate the trash, garbage and hacking of live trees left behind at campsites?

The park has been around for many years, so I know the sites will be well-used, but man, some were just terrible!

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 7/29/2016 10:22 am

I'm not sure, kellycamps. We bought ours from Canadian Outdoor Equipment Company https://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/reflector-oven-by-svante-freden.html

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 7/27/2016 6:27 pm

kellycamps wrote:

Very nice read and the pictures are great. I've been up that way twice this year and it was nice seeing familiar places through your photography. too bad about that peninsula sight on Misty. Sigh! I didn't get it either time I was on the lake. It sure looks sweet. I like your reflector oven. What's the brand?

K

Thanks for reading, kellycamps! The reflector oven is from Svante Fredan. I can't say enough about it. It works incredibly!

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 7/27/2016 6:26 pm

Hello, 

Part two is now available on my website. http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-Jr

Thanks for reading!

Trip Reports » Magnetawan to White Trout Loop » 7/25/2016 4:50 pm

Greetings,

Part one of a trip report has been posted to my website http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-GR
Part two can be read here: http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-Jr
Final part can be read here: http://wp.me/p4KQ1Q-JQ

Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Trip Planning » July 9-Day Loop from Magnetawan » 7/14/2016 10:55 am

Thanks Shawn. Yes, I did watch your videos and did see Joe Robinet's video.

Good to know then, EddyTurn. We pulled Grassy Bay up on Google Earth to see if it would help with navigation, but it sounds as though maybe plant growth around the signs have been cleared out? We're traveling from Big Trout to McIntosh so we should have enough time if we do end up getting a bit turned around.

Trip Planning » July 9-Day Loop from Magnetawan » 7/12/2016 5:06 pm

PaddlePartners wrote:

Birch Pt last year for 3 days on Big Trout. It is a lovely site (I, too, have read Esther Keyser's book).

That's what I'm hoping!  
 

Trip Planning » July 9-Day Loop from Magnetawan » 7/12/2016 1:50 pm

About to embark on this route in a few days. For anyone who has done this route in the past few weeks, any advice or FYI's I should know?

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