Portage Description:
Anticipation was high when I led a group into Kashapiwi via Yum Yum because the Rangers advised a beaver dam was out on the more usual "southerly" route. We camped just short of the portage and tackled it while fresh in the morning, probably a wise choice. Although difficult and long this portage is definitely doable in dry weather, but caution should be taken if the rocks on the steep Yum Yum side are wet. The descent on the Kashapiwi side requires ordinary caution and the stretch of uncut forest is entrancing. Our group was very proud for completing the Yum Yum portage, like they expected to get a badge or something. It should be respected but don't be afraid of it.

Lake after portage: Kashapiwi
Known campsites: not sure
Lake Description:
Kashapiwi is a long narrow lake with many campsites. The old fire tower was still visible in 2007. The water is kind of black and was very low in 2007, necessitating a few extra portages at the north end of the lake where we should have been able to float the canoes through. If anything I felt that some of these dry creek beds with basketball sized rocks were much more dangerous than Yum Yum, even though pretty short. The chance to twist an ankle was far too prevalent, but we made the whole trip without any injuries.

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