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10 US Based Outfitter Recommendations (Read 5214 times)
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Re: US Based Outfitter Recommendations
Reply #10 - Jan 26th, 2020 at 6:08pm
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PhantomJug wrote on Jan 26th, 2020 at 5:32pm:
Anyone but Latourells.  CCO has a good reputation. 

However, if they're coming from Michigan, why not head south at Thunder Bay and utilize the eastern entry points to BW and skip Ely altogether?


  I think they might like going through Ely their first trip because of its history and the shopping thing but IF they decide to go, I'll tell them about your suggestion too.

Is your comment about Latourells from personal experience or?
  
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Reply #11 - Jan 27th, 2020 at 7:20pm
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Yes, personal experience.  Maybe they were just having a bad day though.
  
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Reply #12 - Jan 27th, 2020 at 7:57pm
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PhantomJug wrote on Jan 27th, 2020 at 7:20pm:
Yes, personal experience.  Maybe they were just having a bad day though.


  Thanks, PJ
I had to ask since other's gave them a mention.
  
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Re: US Based Outfitter Recommendations
Reply #13 - Jan 27th, 2020 at 10:32pm
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Anderson's on the west end as DD mentioned - good folks, nice accommodations, very helpful and reliable. Never been up the Gunflint.

If staying central, as mentioned by a few, Williams & Hall.  I've stayed there and CBO and in my opinion, the facilities are better.  W&H has more comfortable/updated rooms (overlooking the lake), WAY better shower facilities and a grand view overlooking the lake, especially from their dining room (great food too).  CBO doesn't have much of a lake view and they are tucked back in that bay.  It's also a great place to spend a few extra days before or after the trip vs. the hustle/bustle of town.  Plus, they can shave portage weight and rent Savage River carbon fiber boats at W&H. My $.02, FWIW.

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