Well, I regret to report we were unable to attempt the Hoare Lake challenge this year.  We DID get to Camel but our arrival was delayed by a couple days, leaving us one legitimate day to make the attempt (given the other group goals for this particular trip).  Anyway, we were pretty badly socked in by extreme weather over that 24 hour period (thunder storms, four inches of rain, high winds, etc.).  Our group decision was to leave the challenge for a more cooperative day during some future trip.

This is a beautiful area of the park & we had a fine trip, overall.  The biggest negative I have to report is - after my three year hiatus from Quetico - I returned to experience heavier canoe camper traffic than on any previous trip ever... especially in the Russell Lake area.  For that matter, we were passed by eleven canoes coming out of Camel as we were about to enter!

My well-wishes go with whomever might attempt Rob's "Hoare Lake Challenge".

Jimbo   8-)