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Jul 5th, 2011 at 11:08pm
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I'm looking for advice on a good outfitter near Beaverhouse L. who might 1)put us up for the night, and 2) --more importantly--shuttle a vehicle from Beaverhouse L. over to Lerome or maybe Nym lake. 

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

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Doug Chapman is the best

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While he does not have bunk houses, you can crash in his parking lot. You can also stay in Atikokan. We have done both. While he is closer to French Lake, he can handle all your needs. Low in frills, but great stories and great customer service.
  
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Reply #2 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 1:29am
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Thanks.... is he right on the highway?

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Reply #3 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 2:23am
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You re-cooped from the blown out achilles already?  Amazing recovery!

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Reply #4 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 3:42am
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I wish DD!  No, I have months to go.  My cast comes off next week, then I get a walking cast, and physical therapy... My goal is to be ready for pheasant hunting in late October.  We'll see if that's realistic.

But as crazy as it seems, I'm thinking about next June, and thinking about routes.  We had one of our best trips in 25 years this past June, going north to south from Stanton Bay to Prairie Portage.

For next year, I'm thinking of a 14 day, starting at  Beaverhouse going southeast down to Poohbah, Sarah, and out to Basswood.  But then I thought another option would be a loop starting at Beaverhouse, down to Poohbah, then back up through Walter and Elizabeth, and maybe west up to Lerome or out through Nym. 

Obviously, I have too much time on my hands. But, I look at it as planning is good therapy for being housebound, and something I can do while I sit with my club foot all elevated.  I can't wait to get the cast off and begin the PT. 

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Reply #5 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 3:45am
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I was supposed to leave for a short trip into Little Indian Sioux tomorrow, and a 12 day trip into Woodland Caribou in early August.  Both history,   Sad

Trying not to think about my lost season!

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Reply #6 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 12:15pm
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Puckster wrote on Jul 5th, 2011 at 11:08pm:
I'm looking for advice on a good outfitter near Beaverhouse L. who might 1)put us up for the night, and 2) --more importantly--shuttle a vehicle from Beaverhouse L. over to Lerome or maybe Nym lake. 



We have used Jim at Canoe Canada for our outfitting and he/they have always come through. They are in Atikokan and have a bunkhouse. We used them for a Beaverhouse entry and Nym exit in '09. We didn't have a car to shuttle but if you are using them, they are not far from Nym and I expect you can leave your car with them and then use the showers after your trip. Good luck with the recovery.

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Reply #7 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 5:38pm
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Puckster wrote on Jul 5th, 2011 at 11:08pm:
I'm looking for advice on a good outfitter near Beaverhouse L. who might 1)put us up for the night, and 2) --more importantly--shuttle a vehicle from Beaverhouse L. over to Lerome or maybe Nym lake. 

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

We used Branches Seine River Lodge this year for Beaverhouse put-in & take-out
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They're off of hwy 11 west of Atikokan (70 mi east of F.Francis)
Quent & Lori were very accommodating, good to work with, they have a bunkhouse and hot shower after pick-up.
  
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Reply #8 - Jul 7th, 2011 at 2:06pm
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When we did Poohbah a few years ago, we met Doug and he shuttled us down to the LLC village. From there we headed over to Tanner and then to Poohbah, eventually making our way up through Your, Badwater, etc, before exiting through Lerome. Was a good route, but I may consider trying the exit through Bernice if I where do it again. The paddle up the Maligne was strenuous. (We did the trip in August and everything I read said that the current shouldn't be a problem). Exiting at Lerome was neat because of the Sue Falls, I had concept just how large they would be. Not a lot of water, however but very picturesque.
  
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Reply #9 - Jul 7th, 2011 at 8:08pm
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I use Doug Chapman as my main outfitter... when it makes sense geographically.  He has the center & the east ends of the park covered nicely &, as mentioned, will keep you entertained.  I cannot say enough good things about this guy!  He'll do whatever it takes to ensure your trip's success.

On the other hand, years ago, I have also gotten fine service from Jim Clark at CC plus they DO have the bunkhouse.

However, travelling on west end, I'd have to look carefully at Seine River Outfitters.  They're based over there, can provide the shuttle (quicker, possibly best price), & can provide accommodations.  I've heard good things about this outfit though I've never used them personally.  My guy on the west end was always Dave Ribey of Quetico Wilderness Outfitters based on Flanders Road (even closer to BH) but I don't believe he is in business anymore.

You can't go wrong with any of these choices... though Doug is likely the most amusing of the bunch.

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