One of members for our mid August trip just found out  his achilles surgery did not "take". I do not know the medical details all I know is that he limps and is back to wearing his boot. (He originally had surgery in March and the Dr though that he would be recovered enough to make the trip)

As a group we have made about 9 trips to Quetico but all of our entry Points have been at Northern Points mostly Nym and Beaverhouse. This year we are entering through Prarie with hopes of the Brent area loop. The surgery is set for later in August and he is considering attempting the trip. We understand that on the portages his job would be to get himself over while the rest lugged the gear and canoes etc. He has also told us that he would step aside if someone else to go could be found. (Not likely since we leave in little over a month)

The question is how do the portages in the Southern portion of the park compare to the Northern? He is basing his decision on his experience in the northern part of the park and the fact the nothern portages on a whole seem longer than the southern. (Although there are more) He is also wondering since the southern portion of the park gets more traffic if the portages are some what easier to traverse.