Hi all,
I stumbled upon this thread and normally would just keep on going but I may be able to help a little.
I see that postings are far between, but for what it's worth I have a little info.
For anyone that has done the Dashwa, Crowrock, Wasp, Sanford, White Otter, etc trip you may remember a log cabin near the portage into Wasp. I live there. For those who haven't (yet), I would be happy to send maps and give you any info I can on the area. I have a cd-rom of all the maps in the area and can send them by e-mail for your research. I know that Walt's Dry Goods on Main St. Atikokan has a good supply and Walt's boys know the area real well and can send you the right ones. Try to get ahold of Walt himself or Randy, his youngest son.
I paddled "Portage Crew" in the White Otter Wilderness Area many years ago with the MNR. My partner and I gathered information and cut portages for them when they were planning it. We did 10 day trips with 4 days off for two years. I also manned the Kahshahpiwi Tower in Quetico in 73 and 74 with my wife and love Quetico.
Today, I am torn between Quetico or White Otter. They both have the magic.
White Otter area, (in my humble opinion) is an extension of Quetico. The land is virtually the same and the portages are good. They aren't interstates but they are very pass-able. It is like Quetico was 35 years ago. It doesn't have the restrictions that Quetico has but you don't see many boats after the first portage. I love it. It's still raw, beautiful forest.
(I'm not an outfitter either)
I would be happy to help anyone out that needs info. My phone number up here is 1 807 628-3182 and my home in Thunder Bay is 1 807 475-0968. Or just e-mail me. I am not always by the phone but I check messages pretty regularly.
ps. The Atikokan Progress had an ad in it this week regarding a "Public Review of the Draft Resource Management Plan for the Campus Lake Conservation Reserve and White Otter Enhanced Management Area"
I know that they are thinking of restricting motors in the Campus / Sanford area and there is something going on with the Big Turtle River. (Making it a park also I think). I have done the Big Turtle and I recommend it.
Anyway, get a hold of me and I will try to get you the info you need but don't post to me here. I probably won't be watching the thread as I found it accidentally. E-mail is good.
Best Regards,
Ted
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