I was lucky to get invited on a Quetico trip in 1992, my first time in Canoe Country (it's a shame I didn't start until I was 32  :-/). We went out through Prairie Portage (back when they had a Canadian customs office there, before the days of the RABC and whatever it is now). Our trip took us up through Agnes, with a layover on Kawnipi. I had no idea what I was getting into, although I had a general interest in outdoor activities. Needless to say I was hooked and hooked hard  :).

I've been tripping with the same core group of guys since then. We exclusively went to Quetico for many years (back when we could get from PP to Conmee in 2 days, etc.  :o), but have been choosing the BWCA for the last several trips. Changes in regulations, and our advancing ages (I'm the youngest of the bunch at 53...), just make the BWCA an easier destination, and our trips are still outstanding.

I would like to get back to Quetico again some day, but I have been very happy with the BWCA trips we make now. WCPP seems like it's a lot farther to go, so I suspect I'd need more time to give that a try. I would like to see it though.

Excellent topic, db  :thumbup