I have had a day to ponder this new approach and it looks like an attractive alternative. This would simplify the whole process as each party would be scheduling and running their own trips.

At this point I am looking at making it up there this summer using Big Hook. Solo or with others is undecided. I am waiting for more info on those canoes. It may be time to purchase a Pak Boat like DD's. If I was outfitted for four weeks with a Pak Boat I would probably use all of the 100 pound over weight charge. If I used their tandem and had a change of partner after two weeks we would probably fit easily with the allowed baggage rate of 100 pounds each.

Thoughts?