Marten wrote on Apr 5^th, 2013 at 12:57am:

Magicpaddler wrote on Apr 4th, 2013 at 11:05pm: Martin Among other questions to ask them is what kind of canoe (95LB grumman square back).  Other words are they suited for portaging? MagicPaddler I am going to make a list of questions, any others?

Pick and choose those that might be appropriate based on the direction the conversation goes:

What locations can be used for drop-off/pick-up? Can two different ones be used by a single party?

Will they cache a canoe at a specified drop-off? Can it be left at a different location?

Are they open to fare only fly-ins? (no canoe rental or other outfitting support needed)

Can they arrange direct flights from Red Lake or will they route all flights thru Sandy Lake?

Any river areas that are just not navigable or otherwise impassable?

General condition of portages that are present.

Any large areas of recent fire damage?

Any restrictions on briefly existing park boundaries? (max an overnight; e.g. Island Lake, MB)

I guess for longer term trips ... will they re-supply or pre-position supplies?

Level of use by canoeist (i.e., non-fish cabin guests) and first nation folks ... higher use areas, if so.

Time permitting ... pictographs and other POIs.  Restrictions on accessing sensitive areas (e.g. archeological sites).

Fish species beyond walleye, pike and perch.  Are species widely distributed in the park or in pockets?