Hey all,

It's time to start the planning for my wife's first trip to the BWCA next summer.  

I want to make this an enjoyable trip for her.  Probably with a base camp and day tripping for fishing...

She is not able to carry a heavy pack due to back issues.  So, that means I'll be carrying most everything.  

I'd like to keep portaging to a minimum, if possible, or to only a few for the in and out.  I'd like to paddle half a day or so to get to a main camp area and we'll probably stay four or five days in the wilderness.

I've done EP16 a few times.  I don't think that would be a good one for her.  Too many portages, unless we quit before LLC.

Okay...inputs for an EP?   A lake or river for base camp?  I'm open to all ideas, folks.

Thanks in advance.

Deano